This Week's Issue 07/11/16

Dedicated dilly-dallier and SJ Editor Urian Brown takes a look at this week's issue. 

By Urian Brown July 11, 2016

P000 Cov 071116Cover
art by Mikio Ikemoto 

Nice Boruto cover! He looks a lot like his dad, but their personalities are quite different. Of course, they're both strong-headed but have a very different way of achieving their objectives. Naruto trained and trained and trained to get to where he wanted. Boruto seems a little less determined so far. Then again, it's hard to live under the shadow of the greatest ninja ever! That's a lot of pressure for one boy! 

Boruto: Naruto Next Generation
creator/supervisor Masashi Kishimoto, art by Mikio Ikemoto, script by Ukyo Kodachi

The Chunin Exams are on! It's time for the next generation of Konoha shinobi to see how they stack up against their parents. The tests seem a little different this time around which makes for some very interesting reading. Especially if you haven't seen the Boruto movie. And even if you have, it's still fun to see the story in black and white manga form. Personally, I can't wait to get to the post-movie part of the story. I'm curious to see how we get to the part of the story was shown in the first chapter, where Boruto seems older and is in a very serious battle. 

0711 Issue Review 1

Black Clover
by Yûki Tabata

In the last chapter, Noelle unleashed a magic spell so powerful it blew everyone away! Well, everyone except the bad guy! Just what the heck is he, anyway? If he can withstand a spell so powerful it shocked even the captain of the Black Bulls, who could possibly muster up enough power to take him down? Is this the end of the Black Bulls?! 

Toriko
by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro

Toriko and most of his friends have been right in the thick of what is possibly the craziest battle in the entire history of SJ manga, but there are a few key members in his group who have not made it to the fight. Mainly, Brunch! Find out what he's been up to and how he's planning on helping out. Plus, another "power player" also makes an appearance. See who it is!

0711 Issue Review 2

Bleach
by Tite Kubo

Ichigo is down! But is he down for the count? Could this really be the last of one of SJ's greatest heroes? Is there no hope?! Is it all over?! Is this the end?! Have I asked too many questions in a row?! Maybe!

My Hero Academia
by Kohei Horikoshi 

The big battle is over, but the fallout continues! Now that the heroes have sorted out issues with their families, it time to go back to school. But the administration at U.A. has some major surprises for them. Good surprises, this time!
0711 Issue Review 3

World Trigger
by Daisuke Ashihara

It looks like Tamakoma-2 has a new member! And Border has a bold new plan to invade a Neighbor world. A plan that involves Chika! But in order for Osamu and the others to go, they'll have to score some major points in the upcoming matches. In other words—the Rank Wars continue! 

Nisekoi
by Naoshi Komi

Bring your umbrella, because the Nisekoi forecast calls for 100% of precipitation in the form of...tears! So much crying in just one chapter! Characters are crying! I'm crying! My coworkers see me, and they get sad and start crying. Especially Alexis, a.k.a. Professor Jump! I won't ruin any surprises, but some very powerful words get said in this chapter!

0711 Issue Review 4

One-Punch Man
story by ONE, art by Yusuke Murata

The martial-arts mayhem is in full swing as the tournament heats up! Meanwhile, outside the stadium monsters are running wild and destroying everything in sight! Can the heroes stop beating each other up for a minute to go beat some monsters up? Where are their priorities?! 

Extras: Masashi Kishimoto & Mikio Ikemoto interview, Anime Expo Con Report, Cosplay Gallery, Author Comments, Nihongo Lesson. 

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