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Eyeshield 21: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata
Volumes 37
Chapters 333
Published 2002–2009
Genres American Football, Sports, School

Eyeshield 21 debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1698 on August 5, 2002. Written by Riichiro Inagaki (later of Dr. Stone fame) and illustrated by Yusuke Murata (later known for One Punch Man), the series follows mild-mannered Sena Kobayakawa who becomes a secret American football star. Eyeshield 21 is widely credited with popularizing American football in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Eyeshield 21 debut?
Eyeshield 21 debuted in issue #1698 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on August 5, 2002.
Who created Eyeshield 21?
Eyeshield 21 was written by Riichiro Inagaki (also known for Dr. Stone) and illustrated by Yusuke Murata (also known for One Punch Man).
How many volumes does Eyeshield 21 have?
Eyeshield 21 has 37 volumes with 333 chapters, published between 2002 and 2009.
Why is the protagonist called Eyeshield 21?
Protagonist Sena wears a helmet with a golden eye-shield visor to hide his identity when playing American football, taking the nickname "Eyeshield 21" with jersey number 21.