HAL FORMULA Brings Racing to Shonen Jump
HAL FORMULA is bringing high speed racing to Weekly Shonen Jump. The series debuted in the June 14 issue from Terasaka Kento, the creator of Green Green Greens, and it trades the usual sword fights and superpowers for the roar of Formula engines. It is a bold swing, and an instantly refreshing one.
Racing manga is a rare sight in the magazine, which makes HAL FORMULA stand out right away. The early chapters lean into an inspiring, underdog spirit, the kind of story where passion and grit matter as much as raw talent. That emotional core is what gives a sports series staying power, and Terasaka seems to understand the assignment.
Why a racing manga fits Shonen Jump
At its heart, Shonen Jump has always been about effort, friendship, and victory. Racing maps onto that formula perfectly. Swap the battlefield for a track and you still get rivals, teamwork, and the thrill of pushing past your limits. If HAL FORMULA nails the tension of a close race, it could win over readers who never thought they cared about motorsport.
What comes next for HAL FORMULA
New series live or die by their opening run, and a niche genre like racing has to work a little harder to hook a broad audience. The good news is that Terasaka has a proven eye for character and momentum. If the series builds a cast worth rooting for, the racing will take care of itself. We will be watching how it places in the early reader rankings. More debut news lives in our anime news section.
The debut was covered by ComicBook.
My take: A racing manga in Shonen Jump is a gamble I want to pay off. If it captures even half the tension of a real Formula finish, it will be a thrilling weekly read.
