Shueisha’s vertical-scrolling manga service, Jump TOON, has announced the launch of five new manga series set to debut in August and September, alongside a highly anticipated full-color, vertical-scrolling version of Naoya Matsumoto’s popular series, Kaiju No. 8. These announcements, made in the 38th issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, signal a significant expansion for the platform.
Expanding the Jump TOON Library
The five new series cover a range of genres and feature both established and emerging creators, further diversifying Jump TOON’s offerings. These additions are part of Shueisha’s strategy to embrace the vertical-scrolling format, popular in the webtoon market. Jump TOON itself launched in 2024, indicating Shueisha’s commitment to adapting to evolving digital reading trends.
The Newly Announced Manga Series
The upcoming titles and their respective launch dates are:
- Seirei Meikyū no Shinen wo Koete (Beyond the Abyss of the Spirit Labyrinth): Story by Nora Kohigashi and art by Moa, launching on August 28.
- Satsujin Reijō Charlotte (Murderous Lady Charlotte): Story by Ko Hiratori and art by Lemon Natsume, set to launch on August 30.
- Watashi no Naka ni Keikoku no Akujo ga Imasu ga, Zettai ni Kuni wa Horoboshimasen! (There is a Beautiful Evil Woman Inside of Me, But I Will Absolutely Not Destroy the Country!): By Ayumi Sehira and Shueisha TOON FACTORY, launching on September 4.
- Zettai Ōja no Kikan (The Return of the Absolute Champion): Story by Manimani Ononata and art by NCOMIC, releasing on September 7.
- Battle Aristocracy: Story by Ko Hiratori and art by Naoki Konno and UNO STUDIO, scheduled for a September 8 launch.
Notably, Ko Hiratori, involved in two of the new series, is known for JK Haru Is a Sex Worker in Another World, which concluded in September 2023. Manimani Ononata previously published the Tensei Shitara 15-sai no Ōhi Deshita light novel.
Kaiju No. 8 Enters the Vertical-Scrolling, Full-Color Realm
Perhaps one of the most anticipated announcements is the debut of a full-color, vertical-scrolling version of Naoya Matsumoto’s critically acclaimed Kaiju No. 8. This new edition will begin serialization on Jump TOON starting September 1.
Kaiju No. 8, also known as Monster #8, has garnered immense popularity since its original serialization on Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ app and website in July 2020, concluding on July 18, 2025. The series follows Kafka Hibino, a man who gains the ability to transform into a kaiju and uses his powers to fight alongside the Japanese Defense Force. Its success led to an anime adaptation, with the first season premiering in April 2024 and a second season debuting on July 19. The vertical and full-color format on Jump TOON aims to offer fans a fresh and immersive way to experience the beloved series, aligning with modern digital reading preferences.
