26 - JUMPing to Conclusions (Embers + Star of Beethoven)
Description
We’re beginning a new segment this time: JUMPing to Conclusions, where we take a look at the new serialisations of Weekly Shonen Jump, break down our first impression, and predict whether we think it’ll survive in the cutthroat magazine. This episode covers Embers and Star of Beethoven which have both released their first chapter as of posting. Do we think football (soccer) and piano prodigies have a place in Jump in 2025? Listen to find out!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - a new Jump-centric segment
0:57 Saying goodbye to the series that left - Mission: Yozakura Family, Undead Unluck, Hakutaku
6:14 Hunter x Hunter going on hiatus, prospects for returning later in 2025
9:38 Embers by Kei Kurumazaki (Story) + Soutarou Nishii (Art)
20:19 Star of Beethoven by Morihiro Hayashi
33:05 Jump Future Project 2025 - nine weeks of one-shots
34:19 Outro - hopefully the next serialisation round makes a better impression on us