Weekly Shōnen Jump 2005 No.40

1 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. 193

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. 274

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Eyeshield

Ch. 21

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. 380

ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasy

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Prince of Tennis

Ch. 282

6 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. 84

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Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation

Ch. 37

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Bobobōbo Bōbobo

Ch. 220

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Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Ch. 63

10 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. 77

11 Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro · 魔人探偵 脳噛ネウロ

Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro

Ch. 27

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Taizo Moteō Sāga

Ch. 6

13 みえるひと

Mieru Hito

Ch. 7

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Mahotsukai Muku

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Takaya: Senbu Gakuen Gekitōden

Ch. 15

16 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. 60

17 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. 1422

18 Misutaa Furusuingu · ミスターフルスイング

Mr.Fullswing

Ch. 196

19 Kirihōshi · 切法師

Kirihoushi

Ch. 14

20 カイン

Kain

Ch. 16

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Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar

Ch. 212