10 Best Shonen Jump Manga to Read in June 2026

June 2026 feels like one of the most interesting transition points for Shonen Jump in years. The current Weekly Shonen Jump lineup is stacked with heavy hitters like One Piece, Akane-banashi, Sakamoto Days, and Ichi the Witch, while VIZ’s homepage is also spotlighting newer arrivals like Under Doctor, Alien Headbutt, and Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz, as many of the biggest manga released new chapters on May 31, 2026.

You have old giants still throwing elbows like it’s their full-time job, newer breakouts arriving with real main-character energy, and a few oddball series proving Jump still loves a left-field swing. This is not a “most popular” list. It is a “what actually feels worth your time right now?” list. Without further ado, let’s get to the fun part.

1 Ichi the Witch Is the Fantasy Shonen Everyone Is Talking About

Ichi the Witch earns the top spot because it feels like the freshest manga with real blockbuster potential. Its hook: in a world where only women can be witches, one boy unexpectedly gains that power.

At Chapter 84, it has enough runway to feel stable, but it still feels early enough that new readers can jump in without homework. If you want fantasy with crisp weekly momentum and that “this might be the next huge thing” spark, this is the move. And it’s already sparked online debate about Desscaras’ ethnicity.

2 Under Doctor Delivers a Fresh Take on Medical Drama

Under Doctor is the clearest “start now before everyone else catches up” pick in the lineup. It’s about an assassin who becomes a doctor. It’s absurd in the best Jump way, but the series is already using that hook to build a sharper identity around covert danger, moral tension, and procedural stakes.

At Chapter 18, it’s still early enough for readers to get in on the ground floor without facing a giant backlog. The series feels like life-or-death warfare.

3 Kagurabachi Proves the Hype Was Never a Fluke

Takeru Hokazono’s dark fantasy revenge narrative has officially proven that its massive launch hype was never a fluke, thanks to the official anime teaser for the adaptation scheduled for 2027. Chihiro Rokuhira’s grim crusade to reclaim his father’s six world-altering stolen swords has evolved into an incredibly fast-paced crime drama.

At Chapter 123, Kagurabachi is deep enough to feel substantial, yet it still seems like it has room to get even darker and better. Trust us, this absolutely gives “just one more chapter” energy.

4 Akane-Banashi Is Still Shonen Jump’s Most Underrated Masterpiece

Written by Yuki Suenaga, Akane-Banashi brings rakugo, traditional Japanese storytelling, to a global audience. The underrated masterpiece is streaming on Netflix every Saturday at around 7:30 a.m. PT, and Season 1 will likely conclude sometime in June 2026. It follows Akane and her determination to climb the ranks of the rakugo world while avenging her father’s wrongful expulsion as a rakugo performer six years earlier.

The manga released Chapter 208 on May 31, making June 2026 a perfect time to catch up. Why wait?

5 Sakamoto Days Is Firing on All Cylinders Before Its Biggest Arc

Sakamoto Days is the series that refuses to stop being fun. It’s still built on the brilliant premise of a retired hitman trying to live a normal life, except “normal” keeps getting body-slammed by assassins, absurd comedy, and wild fight choreography.

At Chapter 261, it’s well past the warm-up lap, but that’s also why it keeps getting more addictive. The world is rich, the cast is locked in, and the action is at its peak. For battle and comedy fans, it’s a feast you cannot miss.

6 RuriDragon‘s Charming Return Has Been Worth the Wait

RuriDragon is the palate cleanser that somehow still feels essential. A girl wakes up with dragon horns, and instead of turning into a nonstop battle machine, the series leans into awkward school life, personality, and small fantasy weirdness.

The series made a comeback in 2024 after a long hiatus and recently released Chapter 46 as the story continues to grow more engaging. This is the pick for readers who want charm over noise, and it’s an incredibly easy series to fall into without feeling like you need to “catch up” to enjoy it.

7 One Piece Is Entering Some of the Final Saga’s Biggest Revelations

One Piece is the giant in the room, and it’s still worth every inch of that space. At Chapter 1184, the story is so deep into its run that every reveal carries extra weight, and that’s exactly why it belongs here.

Yes, the backlog is intimidating, especially since it has been running for nearly three decades. No, that doesn’t matter if you want the biggest long-form payoff Jump still offers. This is the series for readers who want scale, worldbuilding, and the feeling that history is still being made on every single page.

8 Blue Box Continues to Set the Standard for Shonen Romance

Blue Box earns its spot by being ridiculously good at being Blue Box. A badminton boy, a basketball girl, and a romance that keeps sneaking emotion into the sports grind, that’s the whole meal, and it works. At Chapter 244, it has the confidence of a long-running hit, and every panel gives your heart that same warm feeling the anime has been delivering all this time. Romance readers get the tension, sports readers get the drive, and newcomers get one of Jump’s most wholesome ongoing series.

9 Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz Feels Like My Hero Academia Gone Rogue

This is the weird little gremlin pick, and that’s exactly why it belongs. A Demon King heir gets dropped into a modern high school class, which is already a great setup, but the real draw is the Sorachi-style promise of chaos, jokes, and sudden left turns.

At Chapter 6, it’s still in its tiny-but-dangerous phase, so now is the perfect time to jump in before the joke machine either explodes or becomes a cult favorite. Comedy readers should absolutely be paying attention.

10 Alien Headbutt Is Absurd Comedy Done Right

Alien Headbutt is exactly what it sounds like: no rings, no refs, just aliens and headbutting. That alone deserves respect. At Chapter 16, it’s short, fast, and easy to blast through in one sitting, which makes it less of a long-term commitment and more of a pure entertainment hit. It’s the kind of manga you read when you want nonsense with momentum.

Here is a summary table of all the manga that will drop new chapters in June:

TitleAuthorMAL Rating (as of June 1, 2026)

Ichi the Witch	Osamu Nishi	7.90/10
Under Doctor	Kyo Tanimoto	6.75/10
Kagurabachi	Takeru Hokazono	8.04/10
Akane-banashi	Yuki Suenaga	8.12/10
Sakamoto Days	Yuto Suzuki	8.08/10
RuriDragon	Masaoki Shindo	7.74/10
One Piece	Eiichiro Oda	9.21/10
Blue Box	Kouji Miura	8.33/10
Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz	Hideaki Sorachi	7.19/10
Alien Headbutt	Akira Inui	6.44/10

Which Shonen Jump manga is carrying 2026 for you right now? Let us know below!

All these manga are available on MANGA Plus and VIZ Media.