Viz Media’s digital Weekly Shonen Jump library subscription fee is about to increase, as revealed in a recent update for fans. For several years now, Viz Media has been providing the latest issues from Shueisha’s long-running action magazine in a digital format, making it incredibly convenient for manga enthusiasts to stay current with their favorite titles. Moreover, since its inception, this digital service has continuously expanded, featuring an array of series from different Shueisha magazines, not just Weekly Shonen Jump itself.
As a bystander, I’ve observed that Viz Media has recently communicated to Shonen Jump subscribers via email about an upcoming price hike. Following its initial rise from $1.99 USD to $2.99 USD in 2022, they announced that the subscription cost will escalate to $3.99 USD starting after August 12th. Much like the previous increase, this adjustment adds an additional dollar to the monthly fee. This change may prompt some subscribers to reconsider their use of the service, leaving us to wonder about its long-term impact.
Viz Media Announces Shonen Jump Price Increase
In simpler terms, Viz Media announced an increase in the monthly subscription price for Shonen Jump from $2.99 to $3.99 starting after August 12. This change is to continue enhancing and providing top-quality manga content directly from Japan. Despite this price adjustment, Shonen Jump remains a valuable resource for manga readers due to its extensive collection of popular titles such as Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, Spy x Family, Hunter x Hunter, among others.
Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library provides fans with immediate access to the latest chapters of all their series, which are published simultaneously in Japan. Additionally, it offers archives of each title, enabling readers to start every manga from the very first chapter. Originally limited to 100 chapters per day, this restriction has been lifted within the past year, making the subscription a valuable investment for enthusiasts.
What Does This Mean for Shonen Jump?
Despite the rise in prices potentially being disappointing news for manga enthusiasts, it’s comforting to know that Viz Media continues to provide avenues for fans to read the latest chapters. In fact, without a subscription, you can access three completely free chapters of any series available! It appears there’s no restriction on how many of these complimentary chapters you can read at once. Plus, the cost of subscribing to Viz Media’s Viz Manga service remains unchanged for now.
If you prefer to read manga in a physical format rather than digitally, Viz Media provides hard copies of many of their licensed works, which are now available at various retail outlets. These new releases continue to be published regularly, and some even include manga series that were previously discontinued in Shonen Jump before they could fully tell their stories.
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2025-07-15 20:44