Weekly Shōnen Jump 2012 No.1

1 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. 158

2 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. 648

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3 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. 167

4 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. 565

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. 380

6 Nurarihyon no Mago · ぬらりひょんの孫

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Ch. 181

7 Nisekoi · ニセコイ Nisekoi debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2145 on November 7, 2011. Created by Naoshi Komi, the series follows Raku Ichijo, a yakuza heir who must pretend to date Chitoge Kirisaki, the daughter of a rival gang boss, to prevent a gang war. Built around romantic misunderstandings and a childhood promise locket, Nisekoi was one of the most popular romance manga of the 2010s.

Nisekoi: False Love

Ch. 5

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Genson! Kodai Seibutsu-shi Pakkī

Ch. 4

9 鏡の国の針栖川

Kagami no Kuni no Harisugawa

Ch. 21

10 Suketto dansu · スケット・ダンス

Sket Dance

Ch. 212

11 Medaka Bokkusu · めだかボックス Medaka Box debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2025 on May 11, 2009. Written by the novelist NisiOisiN and illustrated by Akira Akatsuki, the series follows Medaka Kurokami, a near-perfect student council president who helps anyone with any problem. The manga evolved from a school comedy into a battle series before concluding in 2013.

Medaka Box

Ch. 125

12 Kuroko no Basuke · 黒子のバスケ Kuroko's Basketball debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2006 on December 8, 2008. Created by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, the series follows Tetsuya Kuroko, a phantom player with minimal presence who uses misdirection to support his powerful teammates. The manga became one of the most popular sports series of the 2010s and helped revive interest in basketball manga.

Kuroko's Basketball

Ch. 144

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Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Ch. 364

14 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. 327

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15 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. 1723

16 クロガネ

Kurogane

Ch. 14

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Inumarudashii

Ch. 157

18 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. 475

19 Beruzebabu · べるぜバブ Beelzebub debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2015 on February 23, 2009. Created by Ryūhei Tamura, the series follows Tatsumi Oga, the strongest delinquent at Ishiyama High, who ends up having to raise Baby Beel — the infant son of the Demon King — or face catastrophic consequences. This absurd supernatural comedy became a fan favorite during its five-year run.

Beelzebub

Ch. 135

20 Majiko · magico -マジコ-

Magico

Ch. 38

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ST&RS

Ch. 22