Anime Will Never Have Another Big Three, And That's Great News For Shonen's Future

Shōnen Jump's "Big Three" (Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach) won't ever be replicated—and that's a good thing for shōnen and anime writ large. 2026 offers a better time than ever to reopen the Big Three conversation, as all three series have received major updates that show their ongoing cultural impor