Weekly Shōnen Jump 1984 No.12

1 Hokuto no Ken · 北斗の拳 Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken) debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 777 on September 13, 1983. Written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, the series is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the legendary martial artist Kenshiro. The iconic phrase "You are already dead" (Omae wa mou shindeiru) originated in this series and became one of the most famous catchphrases in manga history.

Fist of the North Star

Ch. 22

2 Hai Sukūru! Kimengumi · ハイスクール！奇面組

High School! Kimengumi

Ch. 95

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Tenchi wo Kurau

Ch. 36

4 Kinnikuman debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 544 on May 1, 1979. Created by the duo Yudetamago, the series follows Suguru Kinniku, a bumbling superhero who becomes a wrestling champion. Known for its wild characters and parody humor, Kinnikuman was enormously popular in the 1980s and spawned numerous sequels.

Kinnikuman

Ch. 242

5 Kyaputen Tsubasa · キャプテン翼 Captain Tsubasa debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 648 on March 31, 1981. Created by Yoichi Takahashi, the series follows Tsubasa Ozora, a boy whose dream is to win the FIFA World Cup. Captain Tsubasa is credited with inspiring a generation of professional footballers worldwide, including many current and former stars.

Captain Tsubasa

Ch. 146

6 Kyattsu Ai · キャッツ アイ

Cat's Eye

Ch. 124

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Black Angels

Ch. 118

8

Shape Up Ran

Ch. 37

9 Dokutā Suranpu · ドクタースランプ Dr. Slump debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 581 on January 5, 1980. Created by Akira Toriyama, the series follows eccentric inventor Senbei Norimaki and his robot creation Arale, a little girl with superhuman strength and no common sense. The manga was a massive hit and won the Shōgakukan Manga Award, launching Toriyama's career before Dragon Ball.

Dr. Slump

Ch. 209

10 Yoroshiku Mechadokku · よろしくメカドック

Yoroshiku Mechadoc

Ch. 69

11 Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin · 銀牙ー流れ星銀ー

Silver Fang - The Shooting Star Gin -

Ch. 13

12 KochiKame debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 387 on June 22, 1976. Created by Osamu Akimoto, this comedy series about a bumbling police officer ran for an extraordinary 40 years without interruption, amassing 200 volumes and 1,960 chapters — making it one of the longest-running manga series ever.

Kochikame

Ch. 373

13 Wing-Man debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 742 on January 4, 1983. Created by Masakazu Katsura (later known for Video Girl Ai and I"s), the series follows a boy obsessed with superheroes who gains real powers with the help of a girl from another dimension. It was Katsura's debut work and showcased the blend of romance and action he would perfect in later series.

Wingman

Ch. 57

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Bogī the Great

Ch. 11

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Ashita Tenpei

Ch. 20

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Kikai Senshi Girufā

Ch. 12