Cancelled Shonen Jump Creator to Return With New Series in 2026

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Shueisha, the publisher of the popular Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine, recently announced that a previously cancelled creator will be returning with a new series next year. Weekly Shonen Jump is known for its intense competition – creators are expected to publish a new chapter every week and consistently engage fans. While some series thrive, many are cancelled quickly, before even reaching 20 chapters. This year alone, ten series have been cancelled due to these high expectations and the competitive environment.

Shonen Jump is looking for its next big hit, but Shueisha, the publisher, has ended several promising projects in the process. However, they’re still supporting the creators behind those cancelled series, giving them chances to launch new stories in their Shonen magazines. For example, Jun Kirarazaka (as noted by @WSJ_manga on X) will be back next year with a third series, hoping to find success after two previous attempts were cancelled by Shueisha.

Cancelled Shonen Jump Creator Gets Another Shot in 2026

Shueisha is looking for assistants to help Jun Kirarazaka with a new fantasy action series planned for release next year. Kirarazaka has previously tried to launch successful series in Shonen Jump with Bone Collection in 2020 and Do Retry in 2023. Unfortunately, neither series gained enough popularity to continue past 20 chapters – a trend that’s been happening more often with new manga recently.

Kirarazaka’s previous two series were cancelled quickly, but there’s optimism that this new project will fare better. A key factor is its release on the Jump+ app in Japan, which generally allows series more time to develop. Unlike traditional manga platforms focused on sales and popularity, Jump+’s digital format allows stories to unfold at their own pace, potentially giving this new series a longer run.

This Shonen Jump Creator Deserves a Better Chance

More than anything, Jun Kirarazaka deserves the opportunity to create a successful series. Many popular Shonen Jump creators, like Kohei Horikoshi with My Hero Academia, have bounced back after cancellations to launch huge franchises. They essentially start over, developing entirely new series with the hope of connecting with readers, and often achieve great success.

Though released only three years apart, Do Retry and Bone Collection were very different projects. With another three years of development time, the creator is expected to return with a significantly improved series – potentially their best work to date. Hopefully, the new series will be a success when it’s released next year.

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2025-11-19 21:10