Best Weekly Shonen Jump Arcs
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"Best" is subjective, but I think we can all agree that, in a manga, there is always that one arc that blows the rest of the story in the water: a turning point where the status quo is challenged and the plot reaches higher stakes. Basically, the peak of a series.
Presenting my list of the "best" arcs in several Weekly Shonen Jump manga, in no particular order. This list also includes some manga that have transferred to a different magazine (e.g. Chainsaw Man, World Trigger, D.Gray-man, etc.), since their arcs were published when they were still in WSJ.
EDIT: Added arcs for "Sakamoto Days", "Witch Watch", "The Elusive Samurai" and "Mashle".
Presenting my list of the "best" arcs in several Weekly Shonen Jump manga, in no particular order. This list also includes some manga that have transferred to a different magazine (e.g. Chainsaw Man, World Trigger, D.Gray-man, etc.), since their arcs were published when they were still in WSJ.
EDIT: Added arcs for "Sakamoto Days", "Witch Watch", "The Elusive Samurai" and "Mashle".
Manga, ? vol, 1998
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Author:10
Chimera Ant Arc
Comprises of Chapters 186-318 (133 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 186-318 (133 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 1997
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Author:10
Enies Lobby Arc
Comprises of Chapters 375-430 (56 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 375-430 (56 chapters)
Manga, 72 vol, 1999
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Sasuke Retrieval Mission Arc
Comprises of Chapters 172-238 (67 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 172-238 (67 chapters)
Manga, 74 vol, 2001
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Author:9
Soul Society Arc
Comprises of Chapters 71-187 (117 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 71-187 (117 chapters)
Manga, 30 vol, 2018
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Author:9
Shibuya Incident Arc
Comprises of Chapters 79-136 (58 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 79-136 (58 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2015
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Elf Reincarnation Arc
Comprises of Pages 150-228 (79 chapters)
Comprises of Pages 150-228 (79 chapters)
Manga, 42 vol, 2014
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Paranormal Liberation War Arc
Comprises of Nos. 253-306 (54 chapters)
Comprises of Nos. 253-306 (54 chapters)
Manga, 42 vol, 1984
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Author:8
Androids/Cell Saga
Comprises of Tales 330-420 (91 chapters)
Comprises of Tales 330-420 (91 chapters)
Manga, 23 vol, 2016
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Entertainment District Arc
Comprises of Chapters 70-99 (30 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 70-99 (30 chapters)
Manga, 77 vol, 2003
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Author:10
Shogun Assassination Arc
Comprises of Lessons 502-524 (23 chapters)
Comprises of Lessons 502-524 (23 chapters)
Manga, 45 vol, 2012
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Tokyo Nationals Arc
Comprises of Chapters 207-369 (163 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 207-369 (163 chapters)
Manga, 37 vol, 2002
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Kanto Tournament Arc
Comprises of Chapters 170-277 (108 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 170-277 (108 chapters)
Manga, 25 vol, 2008
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Kyoto Episode Arc
Comprises of Acts 78-134 (57 chapters)
Comprises of Acts 78-134 (57 chapters)
Manga, 43 vol, 2008
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Cooking Festival Arc
Comprises of Gourmets 210-263 (54 chapters)
Comprises of Gourmets 210-263 (54 chapters)
Manga, 32 vol, 1998
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Author:8
Shaman Fight's Second Round Arc
Comprises of Reincarnations 108-257 (150 chapters)
Comprises of Reincarnations 108-257 (150 chapters)
Manga, 28 vol, 1994
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Kyoto Arc
Comprises of Acts 48-151 (104 chapters)
Comprises of Acts 48-151 (104 chapters)
Manga, 19 vol, 1990
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Chapter Black Arc
Comprises of Chapters 113-153 (41 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 113-153 (41 chapters)
Manga, 16 vol, 1989
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Author:9
DIO's World Arc
Comprises of Chapters 134-152 (18 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 134-152 (18 chapters)
Manga, 18 vol, 1992
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Author:9
Another One Bites the Dust Arc + Crazy Diamond is Unbreakable Arc
Comprises of Chapters 153-174 (22 chapters)
I put these arcs together because they flow well with one another.
Comprises of Chapters 153-174 (22 chapters)
I put these arcs together because they flow well with one another.
Manga, 17 vol, 1995
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Author:9
His Name is Diavolo Arc + The Requiem Plays Quietly Arc + Diavolo Emerges Arc + Gold Experience Requiem Arc
Comprises of Chapters 129-150 (22 chapters)
Likewise with the reasoning with Part 4.
Comprises of Chapters 129-150 (22 chapters)
Likewise with the reasoning with Part 4.
Manga, 17 vol, 1999
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Author:10
Gravity of the New Moon Arc + C-Moon Arc + Made in Heaven Arc
Comprises of Chapters 137-158 (21 chapters)
Ditto.
Comprises of Chapters 137-158 (21 chapters)
Ditto.
Manga, 30 vol, 2008
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Winter Cup Arc
Comprises of Quarters 112-173 (62 chapters)
Comprises of Quarters 112-173 (62 chapters)
Manga, 42 vol, 2004
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Varia Arc
Comprises of Chapters 82-135 (54 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 82-135 (54 chapters)
Manga, 36 vol, 2012
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Totsuki Autumnal Elections Arc
Comprises of Chapters 39-104 (66 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 39-104 (66 chapters)
Manga, 20 vol, 2016
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Goldy Pond Battle Arc
Comprises of Chapters 75-95 (21 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 75-95 (21 chapters)
Manga, 38 vol, 1996
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Battle City Arc
Comprises of Duels 146-201 (56 chapters)
Comprises of Duels 146-201 (56 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2020
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Assassin Exhibition of the Century Arc
Comprises of Days 131-168 (38 chapters)
Comprises of Days 131-168 (38 chapters)
Manga, 18 vol, 2020
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Tri-Magi-Athalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc
Comprises of Chapters 75-102 (28 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 75-102 (28 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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Author:9
The Day of the Disaster Arc
Comprises of Chapters 112-131 (20 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 112-131 (20 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2021
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March to Kamakura Arc
Comprises of Chapters 73-97 (25 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 73-97 (25 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2013
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Author:9
B-Rank Battles Arc
Comprises of Chapters 86-199 (114 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 86-199 (114 chapters)
Manga, ? vol, 2018
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Control Devil Arc
Comprises of Chapters 80-97 (18 chapters)
Comprises of Chapters 80-97 (18 chapters)
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