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By February 06, 2012

 

What's Happening in SJ Alpha...

Muto Ashirogi, the manga-creating duo of Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, are back with a new hit manga series Reversi. Though the initial reception for their new series has been great, they’re in a tight competition with their rival Eiji Nizuma for topdog status in Weekly SHONEN JUMP. With their series doing well, Akito and Moritaka are invited to an all-important industry party. The duo seems on the verge of getting their first-ever animated series for Reversi, but what’s standing in their way?

Other Characters

Eiji Nizuma
Eiji’s new series Zombie ☆Gun is on a record-setting pace.		Akira Hattori
Muto Ashirogi’s current editor and the person who first discovered them.		Kaya Takagi
Akito’s outspoken wife who is best friends with Moritaka’s love interest Miho Azuki.		Editor in Chief Heishi
Recently promoted, he holds the keys to Muto Ashirogi’s anime hopes.


How to Catch Up to Weekly SJ Alpha

To help you catch-up to where we're at in Weekly SHONEN JUMP Alpha, check the simple chart below.

SJ Alpha (Jan. 30 issue): Chapter 162
Print Graphic Novels: Volumes 1–9 (chs. 1–79)
Digital Graphic Novels: Volumes 1–9 (chs. 1–79)

GN Speed-Up Schedule:
Volume 10 (April 2012)
Volume 11 (June 2012)
Volume 12 (July 2012)
Volume 13 (August 2012)
Volume 14 (September 2012)
Volume 15 (October 2012)

Will Muto Ashirogi’s hit series get an anime?! Warp into Weekly SHONEN JUMP Alpha today!