A Semi-Complete History of Shonen Jump Anime

[doronjosama]

Just like the title says: in chronological order (of publication, not of air date), here are the openings (and clips and endings, sometimes) for anime (and TV shows and movies) based on manga that appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump and Monthly Shonen Jump. Mostly posting for denshousha for the upcoming SAAS anime meeting this month.


Kurenai Sanshiro Manga, 1961 (started in Shonen Sunday); anime, 1969
Cyborg 009 Manga, 1964; anime, 1968
Harenchi Gakuen Manga, 1968; live action TV show (seriously!), 1970
Kōsoku Espa Manga, 1969, live action show ???? (This is Leiji Matsumoto's first work, as Akira Matsumoto)
Dokonjo Gaeru Manga, 1970; anime, 1972
Samurai Giants Manga, 1971; anime, ????
Kōya no Shōnen Isamu Manga, 1971; anime, ????
Astro Kyudan Manga, 1972; live action movie, 2005 (!!!)
Mazinger Z Manga, 1972; anime, 1972
Captain Manga, 1972; anime, 1980
(I'm skipping Barefoot Gen, because I can't stand to watch the clips on YouTube, even the animated ones. But it goes right in here; there were 3 live action films and 2 anime versions.)
Play Ball Manga, 1974; anime, 2005
Kekko Kamen Manga, 1974; anime, 1991
Circuit no Okami Manga, 1975; live action movie ???? (obviously the 70's)
Doberman Detective Manga, 1975; live action movie, 1977 (Buronson! And Sonny Chiba! So macho!)
Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo Manga, 1976 (and still going!); anime, 1996
Ring ni Kakero Manga, 1977; anime, 2004
Cobra Manga, 1978; anime, 1982
Kinnikuman Manga, 1979; anime, 1983
Dr. Slump Manga, 1980; anime, 1981
High School Kimen Gumi Manga, 1980; anime, 1985
Captain Tsubasa Manga, 1981; anime, 1983
Cat's Eye Manga, 1981; anime, 1983 (Ending theme, I can't find the original Japanese OP, just the French and German versions.)
Stop! Hibari-Kun! Manga, 1981; anime, 1983
Fuma no Kojiro Manga, 1982; anime, 1989
Yoroshiku Mechadoc Manga, 1982; anime, 80's some time
Wingman Manga, 1983; anime, 1984
Hokuto no Ken Manga, 1983; anime, 1984
Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin Manga, 1983; anime, 1986
Kimagure Orange Road Manga, 1984; anime, 1987
BAOH Manga, 1984; anime, 1989
Dragon Ball Manga, 1984; anime, 1986
Tsuide ni Tonchinkan Manga, 1984; anime, 1987
City Hunter Manga, 1985; anime, 1987
Sakigake!! Otokojuku (Charge! Men's Private School) Manga, 1985; anime, 1988
Saint Seiya Manga, 1986; anime, 1986
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Manga, 1987; anime, 1993 (though this is the 2007 clip)
Moeru! Onii-san! (Burning Older Brother) Manga, 1987; anime, 1988
Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy Manga, 1988; anime, 1992
Jungle King Tar-chan Manga, 1988; anime, 1993
(I have no idea why there is no evidence of opening or ending credits for Magical Taruruto-Kun on YouTube. It would go right here if I could find them- early Tatsuya Egawa; and also the show had brilliant OPs and EDs.)
Dragon Quest: Adventures of Dai Manga, 1989; anime, 1991
Video Girl Ai Manga, 1990; anime, 1992
Slam Dunk Manga, 1990; anime, 1993
Yu Yu Hakusho Manga, 1990; anime, 1992
Zenki Manga, 1992; anime, 1995
Angel Densetsu Manga, 1992; anime, 1996
Ninku Manga, 1993; anime, 1995
Tottemo! Luckyman Manga, 1993; anime, 1994
DNA Squared (DNA2) Manga, 1993; anime, 1994
Hell Teacher Nube Manga, 1993; anime, 1996
Rurouni Kenshin Manga, 1994; anime, 1996
Midori no Makibao Manga, 1994; anime, 1996
Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon Manga, 1995; anime, 1999
Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san Manga, 1995; anime, 1998
Hoshin Engi (Soul Hunter) Manga, 1996; anime, 1999
Yu Gi Oh Manga, 1996; anime, 1998
I"s Manga, 1997; anime, 2002
One Piece Manga, 1997; anime, 1999
Buzzer Beater Manga, 1997; anime, 2005
Rookies Manga, 1998; live action TV show, 2008
Whistle! Manga, 1998; anime, 2002
Hunter x Hunter Manga, 1998; anime, 1999
Shaman King Manga, 1998; anime, 2001
Hikaru no Go Manga, 1998; anime, 2001
Prince of Tennis Manga, 1999; anime, 2001
Naruto Manga, 1999; anime, 2002
Black Cat Manga, 2000; anime, 2005
Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar Manga, 2000; anime OVA, 2007; live action movie, 2008
Gag Manga Biyori Manga, 2000; anime 2005
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Manga, 2001; anime, 2003
Bleach Manga, 2001; anime, 2004
Claymore Manga, 2001; anime, 2007
Strawberry 100% Manga, 2002; anime, 2004
Eyeshield 21 Manga, 2002; anime, 2004
Beet the Vandel Buster Manga, 2002; anime, 2004
Buso Renkin Manga, 2003; anime, 2006
Death Note Manga, 2003; anime, 2006
GinTama Manga, 2003; anime, 2004
Legendz Manga, 2003; anime, 2004
Katekyo Hitman Reborn Manga, 2004; anime, 2006
D. Gray-Man Manga, 2004; anime, 2006
Rosario+Vampire Manga, 2004; anime, 2008
Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro Manga, 2005; anime, 2007
To Love-Ru Manga, 2006; anime, 2008
Tegami Bachi Manga, 2006; anime, 2009
Hatsukoi Limited Manga, 2007; anime, 2009


Finally finished this! I edited in the Monthly Shonen Jump series as well; debated for a long time whether I should include Ultra Jump, but finally decided against it. Enjoy!