Unveiling the Epic Finale: The Exciting Conclusion of the New Big Three Era in Shonen Anime!
Enter the era's end as the new big three in shonen anime, Black Clover, Boruto, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen, reach their final arcs Explore their impact on Shonen Jump's legacy and ponder the future of this beloved genre
New Gen shonen refers to recent main shonen series like Black Clover, Boruto, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen. These series, although subject to varying opinions on their quality, have been the flagship titles of Shonen Jump for a significant period. It appears that all of them are heading towards a conclusion, sparking considerable online debate.
What is notable about the new Gen shonen is the collective sense that they are approaching their end. This is supported by the ongoing storylines in some of these series and external developments, such as the situation with Yuki Tabata, the author of Black Clover. It can be argued that this generation of popular shonen manga is undeniably coming to a close.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for these new Gen shonen series.
All the new Gen shonen series nearing their conclusion
Everything indicates that the leading new generation shonen series are moving towards their climactic conclusions, with their beloved main characters prepared to make their final stand. Recent occurrences, like Satoru Gojo's demise in Jujutsu Kaisen, the leaked news of All Might's death in My Hero Academia, and the presumed demise of Sasuke Uchiha in Boruto, strongly suggest that these narratives are nearing their end.
Given that these three characters serve as mentors to the protagonists and have played crucial roles in the plot, it is evident that the ending is quite clear. This is particularly true for series like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, where there are only two remaining antagonists (Sukuna and Kenjaku, and Tomura Shigaraki and All for One, respectively), and several main characters are progressively meeting their demise, with the deaths of Gojo and All Might being especially significant.
Some fans have speculated or interpreted this as Shonen Jump's deliberate preparation for all these events to unfold simultaneously. However, these are merely conjectures and seem like a logical culmination for the four series that have dominated the shonen genre for the majority of the past decade, particularly appealing to younger fans.
The legacy of these series and the future of Shonen Jump
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With three of the previously mentioned series nearing their conclusion and Black Clover following suit (despite author Yuki Tabata's departure from Shonen Jump due to health issues), their impact is undeniable. These series, regardless of personal judgments on their quality, have gained immense popularity in the world of manga and anime, selling millions of copies and achieving global recognition.
To introduce fresh content to their audience, Shonen Jump recently launched their NEXTWAVE initiative. This initiative presents a selection of new manga series that the publishing company believes will become the next big hit in the industry. Among these, Hokazono Takeru's Kagura Bachi has emerged as the frontrunner with just two chapters released thus far.
While it is challenging to predict which new Shonen series will become the next major sensation, it is undeniable that this is the nature of the medium. Just as series like Bleach and Naruto, once dominant in the industry, eventually concluded and made way for Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and others, it is normal for current series to undergo a similar evolution.
Final thoughts
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The era of New Gen shonen is undeniably bringing an end to some iconic series. However, just like the ideologies of All Might and Satoru Gojo, the next generation will inevitably rise to prominence. This trend has been evident ever since Fist of the North Star concluded, paving the way for a certain title called Dragon Ball. Over time, Dragon Ball evolved into one of the industry's most renowned franchises.
