When we talk about completed Shonen Jump manga, some of us will associate them with manga like Dragon Ball, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Bleach, and Naruto.
Well, I don’t blame them for thinking that way, considering that they’re cult-classic, popular manga.
Okay, maybe not for manga like Bleach and Naruto since they’re more or less new manga compared to Dragon Ball and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
But despite being new manga, I will say that they’re pretty popular, enough to dub them as flagship manga.
Just go to any anime expo, and you’re bound to see characters from any of these manga all over the promotional materials.
And pretty much everybody knows them too, even the non-manga fans.
As much as you enjoy reading them, some of you must be wondering if other manga are just as good as this manga.
Well, you’re right about that.
There are tons of Shonen Jump manga that are worth reading. But if you’re looking for the completed ones, then you can’t go wrong with any of these.
Completed Shonen Jump manga that are worth reading
If you’re used to the likes of Dragon Ball, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Bleach, and Naruto, you may find that the manga are rather short, with many of them only having around 20-30 books in total.
But story-wise, they’re just as good despite being short. Here are some of them that I highly recommend you take a look at.
Magu-chan: God of Destruction
Do you consider yourself lucky or just plain bad luck when you find a magical jewel while collecting clamshells, only to realize that the magical jewel contains a creature that brings calamity?
And unbeknownst to you, it’s the same God of Destruction who tried to destroy humanity hundreds of years ago.
Well, that seems to be what Magu-chan: God of Destruction is all about in a nutshell.
Despite its serious-sounding premise, the manga is hilarious with all sorts of wacky things that Magu Menueku does as he tries to adapt himself to modern life.
And as you can already expect, he’s not the only god out there. There are many more just like him, with all of them having their own quirky personality.
If comedy with a sprinkle of slice-of-life elements is what you’re looking for, then this manga is certainly perfect for you.
You can read more about this manga right here:
Haikyu!!
Who would have thought that a manga about volleyball could be fun to read even for non-sports fans?
Well, I don’t blame you if you find that volleyball or any sports, in general, are boring. Turning any sport into a manga isn’t going to make any difference at all if it’s as boring as hell.
If that’s your perception about sports manga, then you’ll be surprised to find out that Haikyu!! is nothing like that at all.
Yes, there’s no doubt that Haikyu!! is all about volleyball, nothing else. But what I love about the manga is that it has a nice blend of story, action, and volleyball basics.
And the action is pretty realistic too, with no shonen-manga-like special powers involved.
So yes, you can still enjoy reading the manga even if you’re not a sports fan and know nothing about volleyball.
Do you find the manga interesting to you? You can learn more about the manga right here:
Dr. STONE
Imagine waking up thousands of years into the future, where the humanity we know as it is has been destroyed due to every last human on the planet turning to stone for an unknown reason, along with the technology that we have today.
Rather than waking up thousands of years later with high technology surrounding us, we wake up in a world that resembles a lot more like the Stone Age instead.
That’s the kind of world that Senku currently lives in as he finally breaks free from the petrification thousands of years after that.
Despite the situation, he aims to revive every last human who turns into stone and also bring back the technology that we lost, one step at a time.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not into the post-apocalyptic genre that much. But what makes Dr. STONE a fascinating read is that it’s possible to create all the technology that we have today from scratch.
And yes, even with so many zigzag paths that they have to go through to reach the goal.
This manga is NOT for you if you’re looking for something with pure action. But if you’re looking for a manga that allows you to learn something new along the way, then this manga will be a fun read for you.
You can learn more about the manga right here:
Bakuman
Contrary to popular belief, the path to becoming a mangaka is filled with hardship. And only a handful of them make it through.
This is the harsh reality that Mashiro and Takagi have to face as they embark on their journey to become mangaka for Jump under the pen name Muto Ashirogi.
If it sounds like a situation that resembles most manga in Shonen Jump, then you’re spot on about that.
The manga covers every single thing you need to know about the manga industry from the creator’s perspective.
While some of the situations that are being portrayed in the manga are something that many of us are already familiar with, many of them are eye-opening for the most part.
If you’re looking for another manga that allows you to learn something new in the process, then you’re going to enjoy reading this manga.
You can learn more about this manga right here:
Assassination Classroom
If you think that the story will revolve around everyone in the classroom trying to assassinate each other, then you’ll be surprised to find out that’s not the case at all in Assassination Classroom.
Yes, the story is indeed about these students having to assassinate someone. But instead of assassinating among themselves, they’ll be assassinating their octopus-looking homeroom teacher instead.
If they don’t assassinate him within a specific timeframe, he will blow himself up along with the planet.
So, the fate of humanity lies in the hands of these Class E students.
And the thing about them is that they’re not the elite students in the school either. They are the worst student in terms of academic performance.
Contrary to its grim premise, the manga does have tons of funny moments with life lessons about life mixed in between.
Find the premise interesting? You can learn more about the manga right here:
Mission: Yozakura Family
Imagine when you’re just a shy kid, and the only person you can talk to is your childhood friend. But little do you know that she actually comes from a spy family.
That seems to be the case with Taiyo Asano, a shy guy who can only talk to his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura.
But due to unforeseen circumstances, he ended up having to marry Mutsumi, not just to protect himself from getting killed by her brother, Kyoichiro. He also promises Mutsumi that he will protect her so that she can have a normal life like everyone else.
Of course, things don’t go smoothly from there.
After all, Kyoichiro still comes after him whenever he has the chance.
And things start to get even more serious the more the story progresses.
While the manga itself is a spy comedy manga, the story itself does have moments where you get to wonder what happens next.
If you’re looking for a manga that has a mixture of seriousness and comedy, this is for you.
Think this manga is up your alley? You can learn more about the manga right here:
Mission: Yozakura Family manga
Kill Blue
Juzo Ogami is what people call the best in his class since he’s the legendary assassin. But due to some weird twist of fate, he suddenly turns into a middle school boy after getting stung by a bee.
Now that he has become a middle school boy, his boss enrolls him in this middle school in the hope that he can assess the school for his daughter.
Little does he know that his enrollment in the school allows him to discover things he never experienced in his entire life.
But the very clue that turns him into a middle school boy is right there in front of him.
And that is Noren Mitsuoka, the daughter of the CEO of Mitsuoka Pharmaceutical.
She somehow seems to hold the key to turning Juzo back into his adult self.
If it sounds like the assassin version of Detective Conan, it sure is.
But what makes the manga a fascinating read is that it has a hodgepodge of everything in one premise.
What in the world am I talking about, you wonder?
You can read more about the manga right here:
The Elusive Samurai
After the Hojo fallout in Kamakura, it doesn’t leave much choice for Tokiyuki Hojo other than to leave Kamakura and wait for the right time to reclaim Kamakura once again.
If you’re a fan of Assassination Classroom, then you certainly will enjoy reading this manga since it’s by the same mangaka.
A story that is based on actual historical figures and events mixed with comedy.
You will find the manga enjoyable to read even if the historical manga isn’t your thing.
Interested in giving this manga a try?
You can read more about it right here:
Add Jump Plus manga to your reading list as well
Unlike its Shonen Jump manga counterpart, the story in Jump Plus manga tends to be heavier and geared towards an older audience.
So, many of the stories are more complex and contain mature elements such as violence and nudity.
If you want something different from your typical Shonen Jump manga, then it’s worth considering adding Jump Plus manga to your reading list as well.
And yes, the manga on the list are already complete, in case you’re wondering.
Astra Lost in Space
What seems like a typical school camp trip on another planet turns into a disaster when all of the students are being transported to outer space.
And the only thing that is a saving grace for them is the floating, empty spaceship that they come across not far from where they are.
Thanks to the spaceship, they make a visit to each planet that they come across as they try to make it home alive.
If space adventure mixed with comedy is your thing, then there’s no doubt that the manga will be an interesting read for you.
You can learn more about the manga right here:
The Vertical World
Ruska has always been fascinated with the world below him. It was only when he saw a girl falling from the sky above that made him want to fall to the bottom as well.
Little does he know that what he discovers along the way is something more than he can chew.
Unlike many of the Jump Plus manga you read, this manga isn’t available in print. But the good news is you can read the manga for free on MANGA Plus.
And another thing about this manga? You’ll be scrolling vertically instead of the usual horizontal scrolling when you read this manga.
Well, this is the vertical world we’re talking about here. So, it has to be vertical scrolling, right? It doesn’t make sense at all if this manga sticks to using the usual horizontal scrolling.
Where’s the beauty in that?
While the art may not be that appealing, considering it looks more like the kind of art you’ve seen in a comic strip, the story is pretty complex.
If this is the sort of manga that you find interesting, you can learn more about the manga right here:
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
A group of criminals was sent to an island that is believed to have the fountain of youth. If any of them managed to get hold of the fountain of youth, the emperor will pardon their past crime, and he or she will become a free man after that.
While it may seem like a simple task on the surface, what awaits them is tons of unknown, vicious creatures roaming all over the island instead. And they’re ready to kill those who come unprepared.
I won’t deny that the story in this manga does contain tons of violence, with a little bit of nudity in the flesh here and there.
But the story isn’t just about violence all the time. There are tons of heartwarming and funny scenes too.
If you crave something that is a little different from your usual Shonen Jump manga, then this manga is a must-read for you.
You can learn more about the manga right here:
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku manga
Summer Time Rendering
Shinpei, who has been living in Tokyo for quite some time, has to come back to Wakayama City, Hitogashima, when he hears that his friend, Ushio, passed away. While the funeral goes smoothly, something seems amiss with the island.
Not only that, there’s something strange brewing on the island. But the strange phenomenon also leads Shinpei and everyone around him into something that they never thought was possible.
Strange things are happening on the island, combined with time travel and fast-paced action. That sums up what the manga is all about.
If that’s the kind of manga you enjoy, you can learn more about the manga right here:
Me and My Gangster Neighbour
Imagine you’re home alone, but suddenly a guy just falls off your apartment ceiling. And the reason why he refuses to let you report it to the landlord is simply that he’s into cute stuff.
And his room seems to be filled with them.
That seems to be the case with Yuuhi, where his upstairs neighbour, Mr. Aoi, suddenly falls from the ceiling.
He refused to let Yuuhi report the situation to the landlord for fear that she would think negatively about his hobby.
While what binds them together has more to do with them liking the same thing, the story itself is pretty heartwarming, to say the least.
If you’re looking for something light that gives you the warm and fuzzy feeling every time you read it, consider giving this manga a try.
You can learn more about the manga right here:
Me and My Gangster Neighbour manga
Oshi no Ko
What does it take to become a popular idol?
While the story revolves around being an idol, it also touches every facet of the Japanese entertainment industry.
And it’s not just the glitzy stuff about the entertainment industry either.
It also gives you a glimpse of the dark side of the entertainment industry, which can be a tad too dark for some people.
Nevertheless, it’s still an entertaining read, with some comedic scenes in between.
The manga is actually serialized in Young Jump instead of Jump Plus.
But I figure I should just add it to the list since it’s a completed manga.
If the manga sounds intriguing to you, then you can read more about it right here:
Magilumiere Co. Ltd
If you’re into magical girls, you wouldn’t think it’s even possible to become one, let alone make a career out of it.
But that seems to be the case with Magilumiere, where magical girls are just another career path.
Despite that, the idea of becoming a magical girl doesn’t occur to Kana, a fresh graduate who can’t seem to land a job.
It was thanks to her encounter with Koshigaya that made her realize she has what it takes to become one.
And thus, she joins the magical startup called Magilumiere.
If you’re looking for a manga with a unique twist where magical girls meet science, then you may find the manga a fascinating read.
Find the premise intriguing to you?
You can read more about the manga right here:
Kaiju No.8
You can make your dreams come true despite your age, and you suddenly turn into a kaiju out of nowhere.
That seems to be the case with Kafka here, where he thinks it’s already too late for him to join the Defense Force due to the age limit.
It was thanks to the encouragement from Leno that made Kafka give it a shot again.
But due to some bad luck, a kaiju bug bit him, causing him to turn into a kaiju instead, right before the Defense Force exam begins.
Can he qualify to join the Defense Force despite being a kaiju?
Well, you will have to read the manga, of course, where you can read more about it right here:
Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective
It doesn’t matter if you’re the top student in the detective academy.
But you can never get the license to become one if you’re a suspect in the murder case that happened years ago.
That seems to be the situation that Ron Kamonohashi is in.
But his itch for sleuthing makes it possible thanks to his encounter with Inspector Totomaru Ishiki.
As long as he sticks with him, he’s bound to come across more intriguing cases while searching for the clue to the crime he never committed.
On the surface, the Ron Kamonohashi manga is nevertheless a typical detective manga.
But knowing Akira Amano, you’re bound to see wacky stuff in between.
And the funny part is that people seem to take them as gospel, no matter how ridiculous they are.
Let’s be honest here, we don’t get that many mystery manga licensed in English that often.
If this manga is your kind of manga, you can read more about it right here:
Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective manga
There will be more completed Shonen Jump manga to come
As always, there will be more manga added to the list anytime soon. So, please check back here for more amazing completed Shonen Jump manga that you should add to your reading list.
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