Ichi the Witch and Kagurabachi will be launching a joint campaign that begins next week. It leads directly into Issue 1 of 2026 of Weekly Shonen Jump. The two series will appear together on the first cover of the year, something readers usually see reserved for long-running flagships or major anniversaries.
Isn’t it exciting?
The choice has already stirred conversation across fan communities. That’s because the collab signals that the editorial team is pushing both titles into a more prominent position heading into 2026.
The collaboration surfaced through updates from the Weekly Shonen Jump social channel, which confirmed that the shared cover will headline Issue 1, 2026. They mentioned that Ichi the Witch will take the lead colour page for the same edition.
That detail instantly caught attention, as the magazine often treats the lead colour slot internally as a message about which series might grow in the coming year. Readers on community forums like MangaHelpers see it as a sign that Weekly Shonen Jump probably wants the next wave of fantasy-leaning titles to lead the magazine across 2025 and 2026.
Do you read Ichi the Witch and Kagurabachi?
Ichi the Witch launched in September 2024. It’s by writer Osamu Nishi and artist Shiro Usazaki. The series follows a young witch navigating a world where magic is treated as both a tool and a burden. It is published by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.
Kagurabachi, written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono, began serialisation in September 2023. It centres on a swordsmith’s son drawn into violence after a tragedy involving enchanted blades. Also published by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.
You can learn more about the Ichi the Witch and Kagurabachi joint campaign on the official website.
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