Weekly Shōnen Jump 2012 No.36-37

1 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. 676

ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasy

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. 596

3 Ansatsu Kyōshitsu · 暗殺教室 Assassination Classroom debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2176 on July 2, 2012. Created by Yusei Matsui, the series follows Class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High School, tasked with assassinating their bizarre teacher Koro-sensei — a powerful creature who has already destroyed 70% of the Moon and threatens to do the same to Earth. With 21 volumes, it won the 2015 Shōgakukan Manga Award.

Assassination Classroom

Ch. 6

4 Haikyū!! · ハイキュー!! After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, “the King of the Court,” Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?!

Haikyu!!

Ch. 24

DramaSport

5 Suketto dansu · スケット・ダンス

Sket Dance

Ch. 244

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. 198

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Koi no Cupid Yakenohara Jin (this one-shot was picked up a few months later for a short serial)

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Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan

Ch. 13

9 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. 37

10 タカマガハラ

Takamagahara

Ch. 5

11 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. 176

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My Mom is a Spy

13 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. 410

14 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. 167

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. 1755

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Katekyō Hitman Reborn!

Ch. 396

17 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. 157

18 クロガネ

Kurogane

Ch. 46

19 恋染紅葉

Koisome Momiji

Ch. 14

20 Pajama na Kanojo · パジャマな彼女。

Pajama no Kanojo

Ch. 23

21 Sensei no Baruji · 戦星のバルジ

Barrage

Ch. 12