Weekly Shōnen Jump 2014 No.12

1 i Shōjo+ · i・ショウジョ＋

iShojo+

Ch. 1

2 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. 79

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. 266

4 Irīgaru Rea · イリーガル・レア

Illegal Rare

Ch. 2

5 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. 110

6 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. 664

7 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. 249

8

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma

Ch. 58

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. 481

10

Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan

Ch. 87

11 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. 97

DramaSport

12 磯部磯兵衛物語 〜浮世はつらいよ〜

Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo

Ch. 31

13 Wārudo Torigā · ワールドトリガー World Trigger debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue 2205 on February 9, 2013. Created by Daisuke Ashihara, the series follows Osamu Mikumo and a mysterious boy named Yuma Kuga as they defend Earth from interdimensional aliens called Neighbors. Known for its complex tactical battles and large cast of characters, World Trigger is still ongoing.

World Trigger

Ch. 49

14 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. 568

15 Sōru Kyatchāzu

Soul Catcher(S)

16 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. 1828

17 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. 239

18 Aian'naito · アイアンナイト

Iron Knight

Ch. 10

19

Hachi: Tokyo

Ch. 23

20

Koi no Cupid Yakenohara

Ch. 20

21 磯部磯兵衛物語 〜浮世はつらいよ〜

Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo

Ch. 32