Weekly Shōnen Jump 2008 No.45

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. 328

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. 419

3 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. 517

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4 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. 281

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5 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. 231

6 トリコ Toriko debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1978 on May 19, 2008. Created by Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro, the series is set in a world where gourmet food reigns supreme and follows the mighty "Gourmet Hunter" Toriko as he seeks the finest ingredients for his dream Full-Course Meal. Toriko blends exciting battle sequences with creative food-based worldbuilding across 43 volumes.

Toriko

Ch. 20

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Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Ch. 212

8 Asukurepiosu · アスクレピオス

Asklepios

Ch. 3

9 Chyagechya · チャゲチャ

Chagecha

Ch. 4

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Inumarudashii

Ch. 7

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Eyeshield

Ch. 21

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. 1571

13 Nurarihyon no Mago · ぬらりひょんの孫

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Ch. 29

14 バクマン。 Bakuman. debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 1990 on August 11, 2008. Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata — the same duo behind Death Note — the series follows two boys who dream of becoming manga artists and publishing their work in Shōnen Jump. A unique meta-manga, it offers an insider look at the manga industry while telling a compelling story of ambition and romance.

Bakuman.

Ch. 8

15 To Rabu-Ru · とらぶる

To Love-Ru

Ch. 119

16 Suketto dansu · スケット・ダンス

Sket Dance

Ch. 60

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

Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro

Ch. 176

18 Sairen · サイレン

Psyren

Ch. 41

19 バリハケン

Bari Haken

Ch. 28

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Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar

Ch. 348