Happy Birthday to the Legendary Shounen Jump!

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What You Need to Know:

  • On July 11 1968, Volume 1 of Weekly Shounen JUMP was published in Japan.
  • The legendary first issue's lineup included "Ooabare Apacchi-kun" by Akatsuka Fujio.
  • It wouldn't be until late 2002 that it would reach American readers.
  • Many of the best-selling manga originate from Weekly Shōnen Jump. Many of which later go on to be successful anime too!
  • Now, over 50 years later, thanks to licensors like VIZ Media, we continue to enjoy Shonen Jump digitally too!

Jump-Cover-1 Happy Birthday to the Legendary Shounen Jump!
Happy birthday, Shounen Jump!
Jump-Cover-1 Happy Birthday to the Legendary Shounen Jump!
Thank you for all the great manga over the years!