With the latest edition of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, fans were eagerly anticipating updates on two particular series: Kagurabachi and MamaYuyu. Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi is gearing up for its most epic battle yet, while Yoshihiko Hayashi’s MamaYuyu has been drawing attention for its possible early cancellation as shown in recent weeks.
Similarly, the most recent issue of Weekly Shonen Jump has officially announced MamaYuyu as the first series from Shueisha’s JUMP NEXTWAVE initiative to be cancelled prematurely. However, Kagurabachi continues to gain momentum and increase in popularity with each passing week without any signs of slowing down.
It is not surprising that fans are starting to make connections between MamaYuyu’s recent development and its debut in Jump around the same time as Kagurabachi. As a result, there is speculation about whether Kagurabachi is to blame for the (according to many) premature cancellation of MamaYuyu.
Kagurabachi’s Success and MamaYuyu’s Cancellation: Examining the Relationship
Both manga were born from Shueisha’s JUMP NEXTWAVE initiative, which aimed to discover the next breakthrough series for Weekly Shonen Jump. This was in anticipation of the conclusion of popular series such as My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, and even One Piece. Essentially, Shueisha placed high expectations on all three series in the program, making their best efforts to find the next big hit.
Regrettably, Hokazono’s series rapidly gained the most positive response from fans and had the largest overall reach. Although Hayashi’s manga was still well-received, its readership on MANGA Plus remained limited, unable to break into a broader audience. Despite praise from those who read it, the series’ cancellation was ultimately influenced by its failure to attract a wider audience.
Despite Kagurabachi being unable to attract a large audience for MamaYuyu, they should not be held solely responsible. This is evident by the fact that other series have managed to remain in serialization despite competing against more well-known titles. Notable examples include My Hero Academia, Black Clover, and Jujutsu Kaisen, all of which achieved success despite debuting within a similar time frame. The success of one series did not result in the cancellation of the others.
Despite facing stiff competition from well-established Jump series, the lattermost was able to secure more time in Weekly Shonen Jump through creative approaches to its ongoing story. Additionally, it was not the only series to face this challenge as all three had to contend with One Piece and others. This goes to show that even in the competitive world of Weekly Shonen Jump, it is possible to remain in serialization alongside other successful series.
While Kagurabachi may have played a role in the cancellation of MamaYuyu, it is not fair to solely place the blame on their shoulders. The lack of previous instances of Jump series facing the same circumstances makes it challenging to make a definitive statement. Additionally, there are other elements in Hayashi’s manga and its setting that contributed to its limited audience.
Limitations of Hayashi’s Methodology
Despite both manga series being created by Hayashi and Hokazono, there is a significant contrast in their power systems. While Hayashi’s power systems lacked memorable and engaging naming and foundational concepts, Hokazono’s power systems excel in this aspect. In particular, Hayashi’s abilities were difficult to pronounce and did not leave a lasting impression, whereas Hokazono’s abilities stand out in this regard.
Some also contend that MamaYuyu made the mistake of going too big too early, while Kagurabachi had its share of memorable moments in its initial chapters but primarily saved the action for later. Although both approaches can be effective with the appropriate context and support, it is evident that Hayashi did not succeed in this aspect with the former series.
In spite of that, Hayashi made plenty of correct decisions. Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, even praised the dark fantasy elements of MamaYuyu. Fans also adored the characters in the series, as each one had well-developed backstories and clear motivations from the moment they were introduced.
However, even with these positive aspects and more, in the current Shueisha environment, a series must be performing at its highest level from the beginning in order to have the greatest chance of being serialized, as exemplified by Kagurabachi. Therefore, the responsibility for the cancellation of Hayashi’s series ultimately lies with them and their editorial team.
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