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6 Must-Read Shounen Jump Manga You Shouldn’t Be Sleeping on in 2024

6 Must-Read Shounen Jump Manga You Shouldn’t Be Sleeping on in 2024

You’re missing a lot if you’re not reading them.

If you truly want to be part of the most exciting fandom experiences, these are some currently airing manga that you just have to read.

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  1. One Piece

First published: July 22, 1997

MyAnimeList score: 9.22

It’s truly one of the most iconic manga and anime series that you just have to give a chance.

A great treasure, One Piece, is located somewhere within the vast ocean, and Luffy is a young adventurer who embarks on a journey to find it and become the King of the Pirates.

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  1. Jujutsu Kaisen

First published: March 5, 2018

MyAnimeList score: 8.52

We’re sure you don’t want to miss all the heated debates that happen online every week when a new JJK chapter is released.

The series is set in a world of jujutsu, where brave sorcerers use their cursed energy to fight cursed spirits. Yuji makes a reckless decision to eat one of the King of Curses’ fingers, becoming a vessel for one of the most powerful beings ever existed.

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  1. Chainsaw Man

First published: December 3, 2018

MyAnimeList score: 8.72

The best thing about Chainsaw Man is that Part 1 of the manga is already finished, so there’s already some conclusion. But fear not, there’s more excitement to come in Part 2.

Denji’s life lacks meaning and excitement. He has no family, and a pet devil, Pochita, is his only friend. But Denji’s life takes a wild turn when the devil merges with him in order to save his life, making him the Chainsaw Man.

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  1. Undead Unluck

First published: January 20, 2020

MyAnimeList score: 7.58

Season 1 of the anime adaptation has just finished airing, but don’t worry, the journey continues in this wonderful manga.

Fuuko’s ability to bring immense misfortune to anyone she touches has been exhausting, she finishes her favorite manga and is now ready to commit suicide. Andy is an Undead, who desperately wants to die, too. Perhaps meeting each other is exactly the thing they need to change their minds?

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  1. Oshi no Ko

First published: April 23, 2020

MyAnimeList score: 8.54

The best way to get ready for Season 2 of the anime? Read the manga, of course.

Sixteen-year-old Ai is a promising idol, who has to put her career on pause now that she’s pregnant. Her fame is not the only magical thing, though, as she’s about to give birth to twins who are the reincarnations of her doctor and a patient he treated years ago.

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  1. Blue Box (Ao no Hako)

First published: April 12, 2021

MyAnimeList score: 8.05

The only manga on our list without an adaptation, but it’s going to change this year, since the anime is scheduled for October 2024.

Taiki, a member of a badminton team, has a huge crush on a rising basketball star, Chinatsu. It feels like Taiki’s idol is beyond his reach, but Chinatsu has to move in with his family, which gives him a chance to develop their relationship.

You’re missing a lot if you’re not reading them.

If you truly want to be part of the most exciting fandom experiences, these are some currently airing manga that you just have to read.

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  1. One Piece

First published: July 22, 1997

MyAnimeList score: 9.22

It’s truly one of the most iconic manga and anime series that you just have to give a chance.

A great treasure, One Piece, is located somewhere within the vast ocean, and Luffy is a young adventurer who embarks on a journey to find it and become the King of the Pirates.

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  1. Jujutsu Kaisen

First published: March 5, 2018

MyAnimeList score: 8.52

We’re sure you don’t want to miss all the heated debates that happen online every week when a new JJK chapter is released.

The series is set in a world of jujutsu, where brave sorcerers use their cursed energy to fight cursed spirits. Yuji makes a reckless decision to eat one of the King of Curses’ fingers, becoming a vessel for one of the most powerful beings ever existed.

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  1. Chainsaw Man

First published: December 3, 2018

MyAnimeList score: 8.72

The best thing about Chainsaw Man is that Part 1 of the manga is already finished, so there’s already some conclusion. But fear not, there’s more excitement to come in Part 2.

Denji’s life lacks meaning and excitement. He has no family, and a pet devil, Pochita, is his only friend. But Denji’s life takes a wild turn when the devil merges with him in order to save his life, making him the Chainsaw Man.

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  1. Undead Unluck

First published: January 20, 2020

MyAnimeList score: 7.58

Season 1 of the anime adaptation has just finished airing, but don’t worry, the journey continues in this wonderful manga.

Fuuko’s ability to bring immense misfortune to anyone she touches has been exhausting, she finishes her favorite manga and is now ready to commit suicide. Andy is an Undead, who desperately wants to die, too. Perhaps meeting each other is exactly the thing they need to change their minds?

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  1. Oshi no Ko

First published: April 23, 2020

MyAnimeList score: 8.54

The best way to get ready for Season 2 of the anime? Read the manga, of course.

Sixteen-year-old Ai is a promising idol, who has to put her career on pause now that she’s pregnant. Her fame is not the only magical thing, though, as she’s about to give birth to twins who are the reincarnations of her doctor and a patient he treated years ago.

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  1. Blue Box (Ao no Hako)

First published: April 12, 2021

MyAnimeList score: 8.05

The only manga on our list without an adaptation, but it’s going to change this year, since the anime is scheduled for October 2024.

Taiki, a member of a badminton team, has a huge crush on a rising basketball star, Chinatsu. It feels like Taiki’s idol is beyond his reach, but Chinatsu has to move in with his family, which gives him a chance to develop their relationship.