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Shonen Jump (U.S.) Manga Magazine Profile

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Cover artwork for Shonen Jump Magazine, April 2008 issue published by VIZ Media

Shonen Jump April 2008

© Masashi Kishimoto / VIZ Media LLC

About This Magazine:

The English language version of the most popular shonen manga magazine in Japan, Shonen Jump features today's most popular manga series, including Naruto and Bleach plus reviews of DVDs, trading cards and video games in an anthology format geared toward tween and teenage boys.

The March 2012 issue is the last issue of the print edition of Shonen Jump Magazine, as VIZ Media launches Shonen Jump Alpha, the weekly, digital-only edition of their magazine in January 2012.

Official Web Site:

Publisher:

VIZ Media
San Francisco, California U.S.A.

Publishing Frequency:

Monthly

Price:

Newsstand price: $4.99 US / $7.99 CANADA
Subscription price: $29.95 / 12 issues

Manga Series Featured:

  • Bleach by Tite Kubo
  • Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
  • One Piece by Eiichiro oda
  • Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! GX by Kazuki Takahashi & Naoyuki Kageyama

Columns & Articles:

  • DVD reviews
  • Video game reviews & tips
  • Toys & collectibles previews
  • Trading card game strategies
  • Character profiles
  • Artists' interviews
  • Puzzles and games
  • Readers poll

Extras:

Bonus Gifts may include trading cards, stickers or posters

Shonen Jump News:

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