Jump Apologizes After Blue Box Finale Issue Sells Out Due to One Piece Card Reselling
The resale frenzy over a collectible card disrupted access to a major manga finale, prompting the magazine to change its bonus insert policy.
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The 33rd issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which featured the final chapter of Blue Box and a One Piece Card Game card, sold out in stores after buyers allegedly purchased multiple copies to resell the card. Kōji Miura, the series' creator, and the magazine's editors issued apologies. A reprint without the card will be available, and the magazines will suspend including One Piece cards in future issues.
Kōji Miura, the creator of Blue Box, apologized on Tuesday after fans could not buy the issue of Weekly Shonen Jump that contained the series' final chapter. The issue also included a One Piece Card Game card for the manga's 29th anniversary, which some buyers reportedly bought in bulk to resell, leading to sellouts. The editors of Weekly Shonen Jump, V Jump, and Saikyō Jump issued a joint apology on Friday and announced a reprint of the issue without the card. They also said they will not include the planned "Charlotte Pudding" card in the upcoming V Jump October issue and will suspend the inclusion of One Piece cards in future issues while reviewing their sales methods. Miura later thanked fans for their patience and directed them to official channels for the reprint.
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