Launched in 1968, Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump (WSJ) has become the best-selling manga magazine of all time, featuring iconic series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, and many more. Even after decades, the magazine continues to lead with hit titles that redefine modern shonen, including Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia.
Notably, out of 23 manga series that have sold over 100 million copies, 12 were serialized in WSJ. The era of the “Shonen Big Three” may never truly end, but it’s time for newer series to take the spotlight.
Modern shonen dominates the industry, the manga world has evolved rapidly year by year. Most new series feature faster pacing and shorter serialization runs compared to classic titles we know today. There’s no denying that 2025 has been a turbulent year for the magazine, with multiple cancellations and replacements.
Still, WSJ holds many promising series to maintain its top position for years to come. Amid ongoing promotions in Japan, a popular fan account named @ShonenSalto on X shared an image showcasing six of their most promising manga.
Six Promising Shonen Jump Manga Soon to Get Anime
Shonen Jump is promoting the following series:
– Nue’s Exorcist by Kouta Kawae
– Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono
– Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi by Shouichi Usi
– Hima-Ten by Genki Ono
– Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki
– Shinobi Undercover by Ippon Takegushi and Santa Misarashi
All these manga launched after 2022 and have shown great success and potential compared to other ongoing series in the magazine.
Of course, Kagurabachi and Ichi the Witch stand out as the most popular among them. While all these titles are still too new for anime adaptations, there’s no doubt they have a high chance of being animated soon. Anime adaptations would also boost their popularity and give fans a chance to see the stories come to life.
Considering Shonen Jump is betting on these series to shape the magazine’s future, it’s clear WSJ has high hopes for all six titles.