This Week's Issue 04/18/16

SJ Editor x SJ Editor Urian Brown gives his take on this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown April 18, 2016

CoversmallCover
art by Shun Saeki

Every so often, we get blessed with what I like to call an "artsy" cover. This is one of those times. Note the red splattered ink that covers the page and invokes feelings of blood and sacrifice. Reel from the burning intensity of the subject's eyes as he stares deep into the viewer's soul, almost daring him or her to keep staring. Tremble from the tornado-like swoosh of paint on the bottom of the page that implies the subject's storm-like passion is a danger to all that stand in his way. Well, that's what I get out of it, anyway. 

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma
story by Yuto Tsukuda, art by Shun Saeki, Contributor Yuki Morisaki

The shokugeki is on! Soma versus the top seat, Tsukasa! And this is no mere shokugeki—there's a lot riding on the outcome! If Soma wins, he'll be the top seat at Totsuki Institute! If Tsukasa wins, Soma has to join sides with the bad guys! And just wait until you see what they're cooking! Both chefs have gone buck wild, and you'll be fawning over how delicious it looks! 

Food Wars

Hunter x Hunter
by Yoshihiro Togashi

Hunter x Hunter is back! And back in fine form as this chapter picks up right where we left off with the journey to the Dark Continent about to begin and the Princes of King Hui Guo Rou vying for the chance to be the rightful heir. Get ready to have your heart warmed with some old familiar faces. This is my favorite manga, so I'm just a little excited about its return! Long live HxH !

One Piece
by Eiichiro Oda

Everybody's heading for the Reverie, a special meeting of leaders held by the World Government! And when I say everybody, I mean everybody! Pack your bags, because you'll feel like you went for a trip down memory lane when you see so many characters from previous arcs! Whatever happens at the Reverie, it's going to have lasting consequences!

One Piece

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi

The heroes and the heroes-in-training are closing in on the League of Villains! It seems like today's not a good day to be a bad guy in the MHA universe! But these baddies aren't exactly pushovers, so even if their secret evil lair is sniffed out, you can expect them to go down fighting. The big question is—who has found their lair? All Might and friends, or Deku's group? Find out who finds them! 

World Trigger
by Kohei Horikoshi

Chika has blown everyone away! Literally! Well, not everyone, but a couple of city blocks at least. Tamakoma-2 Squad has improved significantly since their first outing. But they're not up against just any slouches, these are some top-notch teams, although one has a slightly unprofessional member. But the battle's far from over, who will prevail?

World Trigger

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

Despite being "Ken-non-patchy," Kenpachi's still having a bit of a tough time with his towering nordic foe, Gerard! Especially since Gerard's power gives him the ability to get stronger the more he's defeated! Can this unique ability be overcome? And can Ken-non-patchy do it alone?

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

Knock, knock? Who's there? Master. Master who? Knocking Master Jiro, foo! I admit, I did not graduate at the top of Knock Knock Joke Academy. Master Jiro has tried to knock some sense into the Blue Nitros and now faces Master Acacia! Master Jiro is one of the most powerful beings on the planet, but Acacia's right there, knocking on the door. Another insane battle is coming up! 

Toriko

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

The beach party has turned into a moonlight concert! Asta and Noelle meet a most unusual girl singing a beautiful song on the beach. What secrets does this siren of the night hold? And can they help Noelle learn to control her magic?

Assassination Classroom
by Yusei Matsui

These lowdown dirty loansharks picked the wrong bar to mess with. Now they've incurred the wrath of some expert hitmen as well as a particular octopus-like teacher. Can the bad men overcome their sins and become good through selfless acts? And will Koro Sensei ever get tired of helping people better themselves? Find out in this action-packed chapter! 

Assassination

Extras: Bundle Buffet, Welcome to Hunter x Hunter feature, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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by Urian Brown