Shonen Jump’s Next Big Series Is Already Selling Out

The manga series titled “Ichi the Witch,” penned by Osamu Nishi and illustrated by Shiro Usazaki, is undeniably Shonen Jump’s upcoming blockbuster, given that its initial volume sold out within just a week of its debut. In this magical world, only women have demonstrated an ability to harness magic. However, our protagonist, Ichi, breaks the mold by becoming the first male witch. The story unfolds in a fantasy realm where dangerous creatures called Majiks pose a threat to humanity. Interestingly, these same Majiks can grant witches power if they can overcome their trials. In an extraordinary turn of events, Ichi acquires powers from a Majik that no woman has been able to defeat, thereby becoming a witch.

As I watch events unfold, I see him navigating a series of obstacles and adversaries, all while grappling with prejudice from those around him. In the world of Manga Plus, the annual top rankings for English serialized mangas are unveiled through their official website, with 2024 seeing the addition of 56 new entries. Among these fresh faces, Ichi the Witch claimed the runner-up spot in terms of total views, only to be outshone by the contentious manga titled Drama Queen. The first installment of seven chapters was launched on January 4th, 2025. To everyone’s surprise, including the publishers, the manga has proven so popular that additional copies will become available on January 30th.

Emergency Ultimate Re-release Decided for Volume 1 of “JC’s MANly Ichi”! Coming out on January 30th (Thursday) as a re-release. Please note that we ask for your understanding as we will not be able to respond to inquiries from bookstores at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.

— 魔男のイチ【公式】 (@Ichi_the_Witch) January 10, 2025

Ichi the Witch Volume 1 Is Getting Emergency Reprint In Less Than a Week After its Release

The official announcement concerning the “Ichi the Witch” manga states that there will be an immediate reprint of volume 1 of JC’s “Mao no Ichi”. This reprint is scheduled for release on January 30th. We kindly ask for your patience as you wait for availability, and we regret any inconvenience caused by the initial stock shortage.

Due to the high demand for the manga, “Ichi the Witch” Volume 1 by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki, it has been selling out rapidly at places like Amazon Japan and other major retailers. According to reports from @WSJ_manga, restocking and delivery options are becoming available next week and beyond from local stores and third-party sellers.

The series also received applause from the creator of “Mairimashita! Iruma-kun: If Episode of Mafia,” saying, “Wow, great job on the massive reprint! It’s exciting to see Ichi-kun’s vibrant red cover displayed in bookstores nationwide. You have a fantastic smile, Ichi-kun!

On the cover of Volume 1, you’ll find a personal endorsement from the creator of “My Hero Academia”, Kohei Hirokoshi. He praises the book as a high fantasy with both humor and elegance, yet also deep and rich. He wonders aloud at how few can strike such a balance. In his opinion, this is an exceptional shonen manga that invites readers to explore its world effortlessly.

The Japanese series titled “Ichi the Witch” has debuted with its first volume. Translations into English and other languages are coming soon within a few months. Regarding Volume 2, there’s no confirmed release date yet; however, new chapters are being published every week on the Manga Plus app. Currently, this manga consists of 17 chapters, and they are featured in the Weekly Shonen Jump issue from Shueisha.

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2025-01-10 21:44