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Launched in 1968, Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has serialized some of the best manga series of all time. This doesn’t just include classics such as Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and One Piece, but also new-generation series such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer. However, the latest decade has seen a massive shift in the manga industry since most Shonen Jump series tend to…

OK, not everyone may be feeling especially celebratory as we hit the semiquincentennial, as culture critic Mary McNamara wrote in her essay this week, but we can still find somesolace in wanting to do better and be better. I’ve always believed the arts are a reflection of the heart and soul of a people. And…