Thanks to the success of several long-running classics such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, etc., Weekly Shonen Jump became the best-selling manga magazine of all time. Launched in 1968, the magazine has serialized countless incredible manga series and one-shots over the decades. Shueisha’s most famous magazine thrives even now, especially considering how trends have changed significantly from the past. Now, most series barely even reach 300 chapters before concluding their stories, granted that they don’t get cancelled ahead of time. Even industry hits such as Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen didn’t reach 300 chapters and ended only five to six years after their debuts. Each year, the magazine also includes several new series in its roster, which naturally means that just as many manga will have to stop serialization to make room.
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Normally, Shueisha waits around a year for a manga to release 40–60 chapters and at least a couple of volumes to see if it’s worth continuing. However, there are also times when several series, regardless of how promising they may be, end up being discontinued in around 20 chapters due to low viewership and reader ratings. Gonron Egg is one such example, as the series will reach its finale on March 29th, 2026, with Chapter 21. One of the most promising Shonen Jump series, which debuted in February this year, has yet to generate enough hype and is at risk of getting axed.
What Is Kinato’s Magic About?
The story centers around a doctor named Haiji Kino, a mysterious doctor who can sleep anytime and anywhere. However, his skills can’t be taken lightly due to his ability to see lights emanating from a person’s body when he focuses on them.
Depending on the weak and brittle parts of the glow, he can deduce a person’s weak points and perform an accurate diagnosis without running any kind of tests or scans. After treating the food poisoning of a fellow flight passenger, Haiji discovers the plane he is currently traveling on has been hijacked. Luckily, his ability isn’t just to save people, but also to exploit his enemies’ weak points, making him unstoppable. He effortlessly manages to save everyone on the plane before jumping off to avoid revealing his true identity.
The protagonist stands out as an exceptionally talented assassin with more than a few unique abilities and a quirky personality. The manga releases weekly chapters in Weekly Shonen Jump, which is available to read every Sunday on the official Manga Plus app and Viz Media’s official website.
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