Manga fans are discussing which current Shonen Jump titles could become the next big thing as titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man may be coming to an end.
On online forums like Reddit, Weekly Shonen Jump fans in particular are considering which manga titles could replace the major series that are ending in the next few months. For example, Chainsaw Man, which has become especially popular thanks to its anime adaptation, as well as the manga Jujutsu Kaisen, is about to end. Both are extremely popular works and the endings of their respective mangas will leave huge holes in Shonen Jump’s publishing catalog. However, currently there are only a few titles with a large enough fan base that can help bridge those gaps.
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Some Shonen Jump manga may have missed their chance to become a global hit
Amid this debate, there are some manga that, while popular, have yet to show the potential to achieve the level of success that Chainsaw Man and “Dark Shonen Trio” have achieved. For example, Sakamoto Days is a popular and well-received series, but not nearly as much as other series. Its tone also makes it similar to something like Spy x Family or even The Way of the Househusband. Undead Unluck had a similar supernatural theme to Dark Shonen Trio, but many thought it went too far to achieve great success.
Nue’s Exorcist is another series that has recently been considered by fans, but its mixed reception will likely limit any long-term success. Akana-banashi is also a fairly well-received series, but it is not the traditional “fighting Shounen” manga that often succeeds on a global scale. When combined with its esoteric themes, which are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, it seems unlikely that it would be a potential replacement for any of the manga currently preparing for its final phase. of them.
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Kagurabachi has the best chance of becoming a Shonen Jump hit
The most recurring series mentioned as having a chance to become a blockbuster hit is Kagurabachi. Created by Takeru Hokazono, the manga began serialization in September 2023. It also possesses the right “appeal” of being fresh yet familiar, which has allowed the series to grow remarkable level of exaggeration. This also caused it to be mentioned by foreign governments, to the point that its sudden rise became a borderline meme. So far, however, it has attracted and maintained quite a bit of attention, with its rankings allowing it to surpass Jujutsu Kaisen in some aspects.
Needless to say, it remains to be seen whether the quality of Kagurabachi will remain consistent, especially since there are still no completed tankobon volumes for the ongoing story. However, this is a series that fans continue to hype and has a theme that fits very well with Shonen Jump’s current hit manga series. This could see at least one of the remaining gaps in the magazine filled with a new hit series within the next year.
Source: Reddit
