Weekly Shonen Jump has officially announced revisions to its serialization preparation funds, manuscript fees, and creator support systems, which will come into effect from Summer 2025. The details were shared on December 12 via the magazine’s official channels.
According to the announcement, the changes apply to creators who begin their first serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump and are aimed at improving the working environment for manga artists, using revenue generated from both print and digital magazine sales.
Under the new structure, the initial manuscript fee for first-time serialization or first publication will start at ¥20,900 or more per black-and-white page (approx. $140) and ¥31,350 or more per color page (approx. $210). These manuscript fees will increase by at least ¥1,100 (approx. $7–8) every year.
In addition, creators starting a new series will have the option to sign a one-year exclusive contract at the beginning of serialization. The associated exclusive contract fee is set at ¥1,000,000 (approx. $6,600), with the amount scheduled to increase by at least ¥500,000 (approx. $3,300) annually. Signing the exclusive contract is not mandatory and remains at the discretion of the creator.
Beyond manuscript fees, Weekly Shonen Jump creators can also earn income through tankōbon (volume) royalties, merchandise royalties from products sold at Jump Shops across Japan, and media mix projects such as television anime and other adaptations.
The announcement also clarified payments for the quarterly magazine Shonen Jump GIGA, which will offer manuscript fees of ¥13,200 or more per black-and-white page (approx. $88) and ¥19,800 or more per color page (approx. $132).
Furthermore, the editorial department highlighted continued support for new and aspiring manga artists through its Research Student (trainee) system. Under this optional program, creators can enter a six-month contract worth ¥300,000 (approx. $2,000). Participants will also gain access to exclusive study sessions, editorial guidance, and tickets to industry-related events to support their professional development.
With this announcement, Weekly Shonen Jump has taken a rare step toward transparency by publicly outlining creator compensation and support systems, reinforcing its commitment to fostering better conditions for the next generation of manga artists.
Source: X
