Shonen Jump Ending Yet Another Major Series Soon

by

Over the past year, Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has experienced significant transformations, most notably with the impending conclusion of yet another popular franchise. The magazine has been at the precipice of a new phase since last year when two long-running series, My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen, concluded. In 2025, more changes were in store as Mission: Yozakura Family and Undead Unluck also came to an end, one after the other. This has left fans of Shonen Jump reeling.

In recent times, several long-running comic series within the magazine have concluded, though popular titles such as Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece continue to thrive. However, some other successful series that have gained prominence in recent years are now approaching their final chapters. For example, it has been announced by @WSJ_manga on X that Yuto Suzuki’s Sakamoto Days will soon enter its “final battle” with the upcoming chapter of the series. This development has been anticipated by fans for several months now.

Sakamoto Days Is Ending Soon

In the upcoming chapter of “Sakamoto Days,” we’re gearing up for the climactic showdown, though the specific timing remains undisclosed. Given the recent turmoil that has shaken the secret assassins’ world to its core, it’s plausible that the series may conclude by year-end. The battle now rages at Sakamoto’s very doorstep, leading fans to speculate that the end might be near. Interestingly, even Sakamoto himself experienced a brief brush with death before being miraculously revived by Shin’s swift actions.

It appears that the manga has reached a critical juncture, and with the announcement of the impending climactic battle, it’s undeniable that the narrative is nearing its conclusion. This major confrontation may span several issues, given that numerous characters still have their own final battles to fight. Assuming no delays, Sakamoto Days could conclude as soon as 2025; if not, it’s expected to wrap up by early 2026 at the latest.

What Does This Mean for Shonen Jump?

Shonen Jump has been supporting “Sakamoto Days” and “Blue Box” as key pillars of its upcoming generation of hits, following the conclusion of many franchises from the late 2010s. However, it appears that these two series are wrapping up their stories too, hinting at a possible shift in Shonen Jump’s approach to its franchises. Instead of prolonging them in the magazine for as long as feasible, it seems like Shonen Jump is now allowing these series to conclude within less than five years.

As Sakamoto Days prepares for its final showdown and Blue Box appears to be heading towards its own conclusion, it seems like the magazine is moving toward a new chapter that focuses more on allowing creators to tell compelling stories without prolonging them for popularity’s sake. This change could benefit not only the narrative quality but also the well-being of these creators.

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/best-shonen-jump-manga-of-all-time-ranked/embed/#

Read More

2025-07-26 19:09