ThoughShōnen Jumphas taken a bit of a hit in 2024, with a couple of its biggest titles finishing their serializations, new and exciting works have also surfaced and are beginning to make some noise. One of the magazine’s most recent,titledIchi the Witchby Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki, is the latest to make waves in the manga world by offering a fresh and comedic take on the shōnen fantasy genre.
Set in a world where only women have the ability to become witches, the series' protagonist, Ichi, becomes the first man in history to gain magical abilities following a run-in with a powerful Majik. The main trio of characters, along with a brash but endearing mascot sidekick,captivated readers from their opening introductions with a charming chemistry. This past week,Ichi the Witch’s first physical volume went on sale, and strong demand is now leading fans to believe an anime adaptation is on the horizon.
Shonen Jump’s Newest Hit Is Enjoying a Rapid Rise in Popularity
With massive holes left in theShōnen Jumplineup following the conclusions of massively popular series likeJujutsu KaisenandMy Hero Academia, fans have been eager for the magazine’s next best series to arrive. Finally, it seems thatIchi the Witchis gearing up to be the newest shōnen hit. The series' first volume, which was released on July 08, 2025 in Japan,is reportedly flying off the shelves, with both online and in-store retailers struggling to keep the title on in stock.
AlongsideKagurabachi, which has also enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity over the last year,chances are high thatShōnen Jumphas found its latest power duo, arriving at the perfect time to fill the shoes ofJujutsu KaisenandMy Hero Academia. Before they can dream of matching either series' popularity, however, both will need anime adaptations to deliver their stories to a wider audience.An adaptation ofKagurabachihas long been rumored, and now thatIchi the Witchis flying off shelves, there’s reason to assume it may be receiving one soon as well.
Ichi the Witch Hits All the Right Notes
Shōnen Jump’s Newest Hit Is Off to a Fine Start
A large portion ofIchi the Witch’s strong start is due to its simple, yet masterfully created world, and the strong cast of characters that inhabit it. The titular character is the prototypical shōnen protagonist with a singular goal in mind: to hunt and continue hunting. What makes Ichi a breath of fresh air, however,has as much to do with his own character as it does those surrounding him.
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His relationship with the self-proclaimed ‘uber-talented’ witch Desscaras is overwhelmingly enjoyable, featuring banter reminiscent ofRanma 1/2’s two leading characters. Packed with comedy, action, and a power system that is as simple as it is fun,Ichi the WitchisShōnen Jump’s next prospective powerhouse title. With sales of its first volume through the roof and an ever-growing fanbase, manga enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on the series before it inevitably receives an anime adaptation.
Shonen Jump
Shonen Jumpis one of Japan’s most successful manga anthology franchises, published by Shueisha. Launched in 1968, it is the source of some of the most beloved and popular anime and manga series, such asOne Piece,Dragon Ball, andNaruto. The franchise has extended into multiple adaptations across various media, including anime, films, video games, and merchandise.
