Weekly Shōnen Jump 2004 No.40

1 Waakuwaaku · ワークワーク

Waqwaq

Ch. 1

2 NARUTO—ナルト— Naruto is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 250 million copies sold worldwide. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, it debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1562 on September 20, 1999. The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The series ran for 15 years and 700 chapters before concluding in 2014.

Naruto

Ch. 228

3 Burīchi · ブリーチ Bleach debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1652 on August 6, 2001. Created by Tite Kubo, the series follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper and must protect the living world from evil spirits called Hollows. With 74 volumes and 686 chapters, Bleach is one of the most iconic manga of the 2000s and part of the legendary "Big Three" alongside Naruto and One Piece.

Bleach

Ch. 146

4 Wan Pīsu · ワンピース One Piece is the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 500 million copies in circulation worldwide. Created by Eiichiro Oda, it debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1458 on July 19, 1997. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew on their quest to find the legendary treasure One Piece and become King of the Pirates. Still ongoing after more than 25 years.

One Piece

Ch. 334

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5 Desunōto · DEATH NOTE デスノート Death Note debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1764 on December 1, 2003 (2003-2004 combined issue). Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the series follows Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. With 12 volumes and 108 chapters, Death Note is one of the most critically acclaimed manga ever published.

Death Note

Ch. 36

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Eyeshield

Ch. 21

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Bobobōbo Bōbobo

Ch. 171

8 Shāmankingu · シャーマンキング Shaman King debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1503 on June 29, 1998. Created by Hiroyuki Takei, the series follows Yoh Asakura, a laid-back shaman who aims to become the Shaman King by winning a tournament held every 500 years. Known for its spiritual themes and memorable characters, the series was later revised and completed with a new ending by the author.

Shaman King

Ch. 284

9 Gintama · 銀魂 Gintama debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1765 on December 8, 2003. Created by Hideaki Sorachi, the series is set in an alternate Edo-period Japan invaded by aliens called Amanto. It follows the eccentric samurai Gintoki Sakata and his odd-jobs business. Beloved for its blend of parody, comedy, and surprisingly deep dramatic arcs, Gintama is a fan favorite with 77 volumes.

Gin Tama

Ch. 35

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Prince of Tennis

Ch. 236

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Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Ch. 14

12 Dī Gureiman · D.Gray-man ディー・グレイマン D.Gray-man debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1787 on May 31, 2004. Created by Katsura Hoshino, the series follows Allen Walker, a young exorcist fighting against the Millennium Earl and his army of Akuma using a parasitic Anti-Akuma weapon called Innocence. It ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump until May 2009, when it transferred to Jump SQ., where it continues to be published with frequent hiatuses.

D.Gray-man

Ch. 13

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Ichigo

Ch. 100

14 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. 1373

15 Busō Renkin · 武装錬金 Buso Renkin debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1742 on June 23, 2003. Created by Nobuhiro Watsuki — the mangaka behind Rurouni Kenshin — the series follows high schooler Kazuki Muto, who is killed by a homunculus and revived by alchemist warrior Tokiko Tsumura using a Kakugane device. The Kakugane evolves into his personal Buso Renkin weapon. Together they battle an army of homunculi created by the alchemist Victor. With 10 volumes and 81 chapters, Buso Renkin ran for two years in WSJ.

Buso Renkin

Ch. 52

16 Hantā Hantā · ハンター×ハンター Hunter × Hunter debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1487 on March 2, 1998. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi (also the author of Yu Yu Hakusho), it follows Gon Freecss in his quest to become a Hunter and find his missing father. The series is famous for its complex worldbuilding and deep narrative, as well as for Togashi's frequent hiatuses due to health issues.

Hunter × Hunter

Ch. 221

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Mikakunin Shōnen Gedō

Ch. 24

18 Misutaa Furusuingu · ミスターフルスイング

Mr.Fullswing

Ch. 149

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Pūyan

Ch. 12

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Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar

Ch. 169