Not all Weekly Shonen Jump manga became a hit and unfortunately some good manga got canceled too soon, disappearing from Shueisha’s launch magazine. Weekly Shonen Jump is famous for having a very fierce business, in that any series that stay at the bottom of the popularity charts for too long will almost certainly be canceled on time. This has earned Weekly Shonen Jump the reputation of only allowing the best manga to be published, but at the same time, it has also forced countless potential manga to end before they can develop properly or ruin anything. whatever works on them to try to boost their fledgling ratings.
A lot of Weekly Shonen Jump manga were canceled before they had a chance to launch, and here are 10 of them that stand out as some of the best. Some of the manga listed here were canceled because the pacing was too fast or too slow, while others were canceled because there were so many story problems that they didn’t have enough time to resolve before ending. Whatever the case, something happened that caused every entry on this list to end prematurely, and that’s nothing but a shame.
10 Hunter Guild: Red Hood
The first early cancellation discussed was one of the more notable examples in recent years: 2021’s The Hunters Guild: Red Hood. With a unique approach to Grimms’ Fairy Tales, the commentary is super engaging. Not often seen in manga and its excellent art style, especially for female characters, Red Hood quickly became a fan favorite, even becoming so popular that it was released. printout. in English. However, the series was ultimately brought down by an extremely slow pacing and an overly clichéd opening, so it makes sense that it wouldn’t last.
9 Ayashimon
Another manga that was recently canceled too soon is 2021’s Ayashimon. Created by Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku creator Yuji Kaku, Ayashimon shares the same excellent art and combat choreography that made Hell’s Paradise a masterpiece. hit. However, the story and characters in Ayashimon are significantly less mature than in Hell’s Paradise. That eventually took its toll on its reputation, especially among those expecting something similar to Hell’s Paradise, so despite its strong start, Ayashimon quickly fell apart.
Paradox ghostwriter 8 times
Usually, a manga series will be canceled because the audience simply can’t care about the story and a perfect example of that is from Time Paradox Ghostwriter 2020. The series has a completely unique premise. , combines science fiction with the struggles of a writer and imposter syndrome, but only in the West has it succeeded. Meanwhile, the Japanese fan community has never been kind to Time Paradox Ghostwriter because of the controversial plagiarism aspect, thus leading to the series being canceled with only two volumes, making the series one of Weekly Shonen Jump manga have the shortest publishing time in years.
7 attractive boys
Another manga that got canceled and failed to find an audience was Arabity Boys 2019. Arabity Boys’ penchant for pointless and slapstick humor makes each chapter enjoyable to read, and with Gintama recently leaving the magazine. to finish his story elsewhere, it’s more than welcome to have a new comedic manga. Unfortunately, there was so little variety in the genres of jokes told, so despite being funny, Arabity Boys never really managed to find a foothold and was canceled after more than a year.
6 Laser X-ray Robots
A mangaka having a hit series doesn’t always guarantee that their next work will be successful, and a perfect example of that is 2017’s Robot x Laserbeam. Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s first series, Kuroko’s Basketball, was a huge success and with Robot x Laserbeam sharing the same great art and writing, its success seemed assured. Unfortunately, sports manga is notoriously difficult to sell in Weekly Shonen Jump, and because it focuses on something many kids aren’t interested in, namely golf, it never reached Kuroko’s level of popularity. and came out a year later. However, with luck, Fujimaki’s current Kill Blue series will have a better chance of success.
5 by Psy
There are plenty of manga from the 2000s and early 2010s that got canceled too soon, and a perfect example of that is 2007 Psyren, with its unique power system and gripping sci-fi mystery. , Psyren was a huge hit with Western readers during its premiere and is often considered the next big hit. In Japan, however, it struggled to compete with the larger and older action manga of the time, and with the many bizarre story choices made in an attempt to keep everyone interested. Things get interesting, unfortunately Psyren ended in 2010 without much fanfare.
4 magical
Another old manga that got canceled too soon was Magico 2011. With its cute art style, unique use of magic, and emphasis on love and family, Magico had a lot to offer that made it popular. pop compared to other action manga of the time, which helped it achieve success for a while. . However, the fast paced manga never allowed any chance for the story to breathe, and with a largely underdeveloped cast aside from the main duo, unfortunately, the series ended more than a year.
3 mysteries
Another manga from the 2010s that was canceled too soon was Enigma 2010. Enigma’s focus on horror elements, mind games, and the use of superpowers beyond combat made it a breeze. new among the regular shōnen manga series, but its unsatisfactory answer to the central mystery and sequel poor. The first arc leads to its final decline. In recent years, unique shōnen manga such as Dr. Stone, The Promised Neverland, and Akane-banashi have all enjoyed success, so it’s possible that part of Enigma’s failure stems from its unfortunate release too soon.
2 Zombie gunpowder.
Sometimes, a manga is noticeably canceled largely because of what the author creates in the future, and that’s best illustrated by Bleach’s debut Tite Kubo: Zombiepowder: 1999. Lots of it. Elements that made Bleach such a huge hit are all present in Zombiepowder., such as Kubo’s stylish character design and combat choreography, and the series remains a favorite in the West. In Japan, however, the series has struggled to find success due to its weak story and characters, and despite its appeal it is largely considered a footnote in its previous career. Kubo’s Bleach.
1 Ginka & Glüna
The most recent “victim” on this list is Ginka & Glüna, a manga series written by Shinpei Watanabe and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in late 2022. Ginka & Glüna was canceled in April 2023. after only 29 chapters, and this comes as an end. a real surprise for fans of the series, who don’t display any of the usual telltale signs. This tale of magic and adventure features great art, two unique and quirky protagonists, and an interesting setting, along with the genre’s classic fast-paced action. Unfortunately it didn’t appeal to Japanese readers, which proves that sometimes there’s no obvious reason for a series to end. Ginka & Glüna is also notable as it took full advantage of the cancellation, speeding up the plot to hit some epic moments early, and helping the manga end as best it could under the circumstances.
Whether it’s a matter of pacing, an unpopular audience, or simply unfortunate circumstances, there are many reasons why a manga can be canceled sooner than it should be, and 10 manga series can be canceled. Here are some good examples for that. Although most of them have their own problems, some are obvious from the start, but they all have a lot of potential and it is certain that each of them can become something great. It would be great if they were given more development opportunities. The cancellation of these manga is the perfect testament to how harsh it is Weekly Shonen DanceYour business practices may be, and unfortunately, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.