If you live in Japan and are a big fan of Weekly Shōnen Jump or Pokémon, be on the lookout at your local newsstands next week. Starting August 4th, 2025, the popular anime magazine will be collaborating with Nintendo’s biggest critter-catching franchise for a series of promotional covers featuring artwork from acclaimed artists. Already shared online is a drawing from One Piece author Eiichiro Oda that features Luffy and Pikachu, but additional magazine covers will include ME & ROBOCO as well as Blue Box.
ポケモンと「週刊少年ジャンプ」とのコラボが決定したよ。
8月4日（月）発売の36･37合併特大号で、連載作家陣がそれぞれの連載作品のキャラクターとポケモンを描きおろし、豪華な集合イラストとして表紙を飾る予定だよ。
詳細は35号の次号予告をチェックしてね！https://t.co/IbnOpAt61b pic.twitter.com/KF9RHvzDxr— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) July 27, 2025
When combined together, the covers will form a special collage that creates a larger overall illustration. It’s a neat way to celebrate the legacy of both Weekly Shōnen Jump and Pokémon, but the fun doesn’t stop there. As a bonus pack-in for the August 18th, 2025, issue, a sticker of the entire collaboration will be included for buyers to place wherever they like. I’m not sure how big that sticker will be, but it’s sure to be a hot commodity for fans.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
