Shonen Jump Magazine
'Bringing SHONEN JUMP and SHONEN JUMP Graphic Novels to America is an important milestone in realizing the vision our company was founded on 16 years ago - to introduce U.S. audiences to the joys of manga,' said VIZ' President, Mr. Seiji Horibuchi. 'SHONEN JUMP is the first English language manga publication targeted at the mainstream mass-market. Manga has long been immensely popular in Japan. Thanks to the Web and American television, it is now becoming an exploding phenomenon in the U.S.'
'The manga titles featured in SHONEN JUMP are always positive, as the main characters are forward looking and give kids hope. Our Japanese artists have created characters and adventures which are very appealing and require a great emotional investment on the part of the reader, more so than the normal comic book,' says Mr. Kazuhiko Torishima, senior editorial director of Shueisha Inc.
This is in fact a collaboration of minds that brings us to reality the dream that regardless of distance and culture differences, we, as citizens of this earth can come together for a common purpose and for a common goal. Be entertained with the Shonen Jump Magazine, young and old alike!
Last updated: Dec 7, 2010.