Jump Force is a stunning explosion of iconic manga characters across decades of publication, all wrapped up in a single package of over the top brawling that is decadent on the outside and ultimately hollow inside when cracked open.

Upcoming manga brawler Jump Force has a beta coming out soon, and it’s a pretty hefty one by the sound of things. From January 18-20, PS4 and Xbox One players can jam the open beta, which will be available during certain sessions.

Plenty of new characters, release date details and info on Jump Force's upcoming closed beta have been revealed. Plus, the game has a collector's edition that looks stupidly awesome.

Straight out of Gamescom 2018, here's a look at the newest fighters who'll be joining the Jump Force roster in 2019. FINAL FLASH!

What's better? Chakra or Haki? Reiatsu or Ki? Here’s another power fantasy to add to the mix, as Jump Force will also feature a pair of Nen-wielding masters in the form of Hunter X Hunter’s Gon Freecss and Hisoka.

There's a reason why we always gravitate to the Shonen side of the animation genre. It’s the power fantasy, the sheer unbridled joy of seeing characters engage in new forms of combat that was born from their desire to become stronger. Over the years, a ton of systems have been invented for various anime series and their manga source material. Sometimes wild, always imaginative and often trippy, it’s these ideas which form the backbone of Shonen anime. Here’s a look then, at ten of the best.

With 380 chapters published since 1998, Hunter X Hunter’s story is still in its infancy when compared to other series that have come and gone. Will Hunter X Hunter ever finish? Author Yoshihiro Togashi is surprisingly upbeat about the planned end of the series.

The latest Hunter X Hunter hiatus took place from September 4’s 369th chapter, and will end next year when the manga rcontinues in time for the 50th anniversary of Shonen Jump.