As a seasoned manga enthusiast with years of immersion in the vibrant world of anime and comics, I find the recent blunder by Shonen Jump amusing and endearing. It’s not often that such an esteemed publisher, known for its meticulous attention to detail, slips up in a way that resonates so humorously with fans.
The irony of covering Chihiro from Kagurabachi under the jacket of Taro Sakamoto from Sakamoto Days is reminiscent of the recurring gag from Monsters, Inc., adding another layer to the fun for us fans. The contrast between the light-hearted, kid-friendly world of Monsters, Inc. and the darker, action-packed universe of Kagurabachi makes this mistake even more amusing.
In fairness to VIZ Media, they swiftly acknowledged their error, apologized, and rectified the situation. While some fans may have felt a pang of disappointment at Chihiro’s initial absence, the overall response has been one of laughter and camaraderie. Just like Mike Wazowski, who seems unfazed by being covered up in promotional materials, Chihiro should take this incident in stride and bask in his newfound status as the “new Mike Wazowski.”
In closing, I would say that sometimes even the mighty Shonen Jump can trip over its own feet, but in doing so, it reminds us all that we’re all just monsters trying to make it in this crazy world. And on that note, I’ll leave you with a joke: Why don’t monsters ever play hide and seek? Because they’re always hiding in plain sight!
Occasionally, manga publishers make amusing mistakes in their marketing that fans find humorous. The latest blunder from Shonen Jump with Kagurabachi, while not too offensive overall, is quite amusing due to its connection to a recurring joke from the Monsters, Inc. franchise. In the world of Monsters, Inc., monsters work as boogie men to harvest children’s screams for energy. One of the main characters is Mike Wazowski, a short, one-eyed monster who frequently has his image concealed by logos or barcodes in a running gag throughout the films.
In a humorous twist that’s now commonplace, if a character in a promotional image is accidentally hidden or covered up, it’s jokingly referred to as “getting Mike Wazowski.” Recently, Shonen Jump, a renowned manga magazine, shared a collage on their social media platforms to preview their simulpub chapters for the upcoming year. The image featured prominent characters from their library, with Monkey D. Luffy taking center stage. However, it wasn’t long before fans noticed that Chihiro from “Kagurabachi” was missing, as he was hidden behind Taro Sakamoto from “Sakamoto Days.”
Realizing their oversight, Shonen Jump swiftly removed the original post, replaced it with a corrected version where Chihiro is clearly visible, and apologized to the “Kagurabachi” fanbase. Although the initial post has been taken down, the original image, which showcases the “Mike Wazowski” moment for all fans to cherish, remains preserved.
Chihiro from Kagurabachi is Now the New Mike Wazowski
The amusing oversight in Shonen Jump’s publication is particularly striking due to the stark contrast between “Monsters, Inc.” and “Kagurabachi”. While “Monsters, Inc.” offers a kid-friendly comedy with wacky monsters, “Kagurabachi” is a serious action series revolving around revenge, eventually displaying its humorous aspects. Characters like Mike Wazowski, voiced by Billy Crystal, serve as comic relief, contrasting sharply with Chihiro, the stoic hero in all-black attire. The two universes couldn’t be more dissimilar, but an unexpected error by Shonen Jump has connected them.
From my perspective, VIZ Media swiftly rectified their error and acknowledged it openly, which I appreciate. Though some enthusiasts might’ve felt a minor annoyance over Chihiro’s apparent lack of attention in the promotional material, many more found the situation amusing rather than offensive. Just like Mike Wazowski, who always takes being overshadowed in every official promotion in stride, he seems content just to be part of it all. Instead of perceiving it as disrespectful, Kagurabachi fans should simply be grateful that Chihiro is present in the promo and that they have a humorous tale to share.
(Our bad, Bachibros )
— Shonen Jump (@shonenjump) January 3, 2025
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