What issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Dragon Ball debut in?

Dragon Ball made its debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump #838, published on December 3, 1984. Created by Akira Toriyama, it went on to become one of the best-selling manga of all time. Use AnniversaryJump to check if you were born that same week!

When did Naruto first appear in Shōnen Jump?

Naruto debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1562, published on October 4, 1999. Masashi Kishimoto's ninja epic ran for 15 years until 2014. Were you born during the Golden Age of Jump?

Which Shōnen Jump issue did One Piece debut in?

One Piece first appeared in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1458, published on August 4, 1997. Eiichiro Oda's adventure is still ongoing today, making it the longest-running major series in WSJ history.

What was My Hero Academia's debut issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump?

My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2273, published on July 21, 2014. Created by Kōhei Horikoshi, it quickly became the defining shōnen series of the 2010s.

When did Demon Slayer debut in Shōnen Jump?

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2350, published on February 29, 2016 — a leap day! Koyoharu Gotouge's series became a global phenomenon before ending in 2020.

What Shōnen Jump issue featured Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 1?

Jujutsu Kaisen debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2449, published on March 19, 2018. Gege Akutami's supernatural action series has become one of Jump's biggest modern hits.

In which Weekly Shōnen Jump issue did Bleach first appear?

Bleach debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1652, published on August 20, 2001. Created by Tite Kubo, it is part of the legendary "Big Three" alongside Naruto and One Piece.

When did Death Note debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump?

Death Note debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1764, published on January 1, 2004. Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, it ran for just under 3 years and 108 chapters.

What issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Hunter × Hunter debut in?

Hunter × Hunter debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1487, published on March 16, 1998. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi, it is still ongoing but famous for its frequent long hiatuses.

When did Slam Dunk debut in Shōnen Jump?

Slam Dunk debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1128, published on October 1, 1990. Takehiko Inoue's basketball manga has sold over 170 million copies and is credited with popularising basketball across Asia.

In which Shōnen Jump issue did Haikyu!! make its debut?

Haikyu!! debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2158, published on March 5, 2012. Haruichi Furudate's volleyball manga ran for 8 years and is widely considered the greatest sports manga ever written.

What was the debut issue of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in Shōnen Jump?

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #940, published on January 1, 1987. Hirohiko Araki's epic spans 9 parts across different time periods and is still ongoing today.

When did Chainsaw Man debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump?

Chainsaw Man debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #2486, published on January 1, 2019. Tatsuki Fujimoto's dark action series completed Part 1 in 2020 and Part 2 continues in Shōnen Jump+.

Which issue of Shōnen Jump did Fist of the North Star debut in?

Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #777, published on September 26, 1983. The iconic post-apocalyptic martial arts manga is the origin of the famous phrase "You are already dead."

When did Yu Yu Hakusho debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump?

Yu Yu Hakusho debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump #1137, published on December 3, 1990. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi (also the author of Hunter × Hunter), it ran for 4 years and is a classic of 1990s shōnen manga.

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Famous first appearances in Weekly Shōnen Jump

The history of Weekly Shōnen Jump spans over 55 years and hundreds of iconic series. Below are the exact issues where legendary manga first appeared. Click any card to check the issue that was on sale that week — and find out if you share a birthday with your favourite series!

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