Summary
Shonen Jump's long-running masterpieces are gradually coming to an end, urging readers to explore other fascinating works like Sakamoto Days. The coming-of-age and slice-of-life genre is currently popular on Shonen Jump, with top offerings like Blue Box and Akane-banashi offering compelling stories. Kagurabachi is a new hit from Shonen Jump, but readers can still enjoy ongoing series like Spy x Family and Kaiju No. 8, making the manga market diverse and vibrant.
For readers of Jump Shonen manga, there always seems to be an active channel sending out the latest hot series in tow. However, in 2024, the most popular series such as Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia will come to their inevitable end, which is a signal that readers should consider which younger series will follow.
Since fans have watched many genre-defining hits over the decades with Shonen Jump series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Jujutsu Kaisen, it's no surprise that more and more The story continues to be popular. What is extremely interesting about these series is the variety of genres, from romance to action, comedy, slice of life and horror.
This shows that the popular magazine has expanded the genre of manga they publish in their pages. While many massive Shonen Jump series are coming to an end, seems as much or more demanding of the reader's attention.
Shonen Jump has many long-running masterpieces
When one attack is lost, another appears
In the world of manga, where underperforming series are regularly canceled, any series that runs around 140 chapters or longer is usually considered long-running and reasonably successful. So naturally, having surpassed the four-digit mark in its anime and manga, One Piece is hard to match. The same can be said for My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. But with the next two seasons coming to an end and One Piece's final ending not far away, fans need to think about new options.
Many series fit this bill and will satisfy fans craving different aspects of these huge Shonen Jump manga hits. According to Jajanken, those craving the action from Jujutsu Kaisen and the comedy from One Piece will enjoy the thrills of the adventures of Sakamoto Days' retired assassin, with the series currently competing for the top spot. Top spot on Shonen Jump. But fans don't necessarily approve of the action either.
Coming-of-Age and Slice-of-Life were big hits for Weekly Shonen Jump
Action isn't the only selling point of Shueisha's iconic manga anthology
Not surprisingly, Coming-of-age stories are a significant attraction for Shonen Jump, as it is primarily intended for younger readers who grew up with their fictional friends. This was the case with Hikaru no Go and continues to be the case in contemporary cases, such as Akane-banashi and Blue Box. Each movie is a great recommendation in the Shonen Jump catalog: Blue Box has compelling high school romance and sports drama. Akane-banashi is a master class in storytelling, about a young storyteller who specializes in the art of rakugo.
But slice-of-life has always been an interesting sub-genre in Shonen Jump, with recent shows like Psych House's wild return of the X-Men and the exciting return of RuriDragon. They provide a reliable source of light entertainment that cuts out the hype and overarching lore of other manga. However, hype is a powerful driving force in Shonen Jump, creating new hits without having to hit the triple-digit mark so that fans can consider their work a hit manga. group.
Kagurabachi has a Deathgrip on Manga readers' hype
Fueled by Memes but still buoyed by strong quality
Although Kagurabachi's quick, viral success in its first chapter was initially considered meme fodder for its edgy presentation, it is undeniably Shonen Jump's latest hit. . Manga like Kagurabachi are difficult to produce and plan to impress readers. However, it quickly attracted readers with many wishing to be adapted into an anime.
But Kagurabachi's presence raises a new question: will two other manga join it in being declared the newest Big Three? As genres other than Kagurabachi's action become increasingly popular, it may be unreasonable to expect such an increasingly outdated term to be used. With the other series above remaining prominent in the publication, Kagurabachi is a supplement but not a complete replacement for the other manga Shonen Jump offers.
Shueisha's other manga are going strong
Familiar spin-off works and bold new directions are strongly exposed through Shueisha
It's worth remembering that, while Shonen Jump is probably Shueisha's most popular manga anthology, it's not the only one. Naruto's latest sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, has been more effective in attracting audiences since the series was released monthly on V Jump. Equally impressive about the Shueisha umbrella are its strong Shonen Jump+ digital properties, including the always controversial Chainsaw Man and new hits like Kaiju No 8.
Spy x Family offers the perfect combination of espionage, action and comedy. At the same time, Kaiju No. 8 is a gritty action comedy in its own right, and both have hit anime adaptations. Both are essential reading experiences for even those new to the medium. The Elusive Samurai is getting an impressive anime adaptation to complement its excellent manga, while Shonen Jump newcomers like Dear Anemone and Centuria scratch the horror itch. There is truly something for every Shounen manga fan.
Excellent manga being released outside the Shueisha umbrella
Critical and best-selling hits exist outside of Weekly Shonen Jump
Readers should not limit themselves to Shonen Jump products, even if they are more excellent and diverse than ever. Kodansha continues to churn out great shounen series like Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, and Shogakukan created global hits like Frieren before entering demographics outside of shounen. For readers looking for drama, romance, or action, all of these can be found under the shojo and josei umbrella. There's also always seinen for aspirational philosophies, intense violence, and glorious character arcs.
There are four main manga demographics for audiences to consider:
Shonen – Traditionally marketed to teenage boys.
His – Traditionally marketed to adult men.
Shojo – Traditionally marketed to teenage girls.
Josei – Traditionally marketed to adult women.
Remember that the lines are blurred for each demographic, and many readers beyond the target audience may enjoy any offerings intended for these demographics.
The Seinen Big Three series are always fair bets, with Kodansha's Vagabond and Vinland Saga sure to be bet alongside Berserk for ultimate enjoyment. However, there are many hits in the seinen world that fall outside of this scope, such as Kingdom, The Apothecary Diaries, and Zom 100. The point is that there is a whole world of beloved manga outside of Shonen Jump or even Shonen Jump. Even Shueisha, this will be available long after the current hits complete their run.
Always consider switching to other genres
Manga is a broad medium with stories that go beyond the Shonen action genres
Readers who only follow specific genres will put themselves in a box, unwilling to try new series outside their comfort zone once their favorite Shonen Jump manga ends. With the rise of isekai and the constant demand for slice-of-life and even sports series having a thriving market, people are able to discover manga that they had previously overlooked. There's nothing wrong with exploring the manga genre after the successful film adaptation of Shonen Jump, which brought many people into the fandom, is over.
Such a compromise is always a worthwhile option once the hype for the current hot-ticket series dies down, and it's important to remember that this hype cycle can always renew for something else instead. That's it. There will always be the Big Three as a beacon for new readers wondering what to check out and criticizing the criminally underrated favorites, so it's wise to branch out. Variety is the spice of life, and manga serves a wide range of flavors in its multi-billion dollar market that goes far beyond the latest hot trend. Jump Shonen series.
