Weekly Shonen Jump's 33rd issue became impossible to find in stores this week, and the magazines themselves are taking responsibility. The issue, which hit shelves Monday, carried the final chapter of Blue Box alongside a special One Piece Card Game card celebrating the manga's 29th anniversary—and that combination proved too popular for retailers to handle.

Some buyers purchased multiple copies specifically to resell the card, causing widespread sellouts across Japan. The shortage left fans frustrated, prompting Blue Box creator Kōji Miura to post an apology on X (formerly Twitter). "I am filled with regret for everyone who wanted to read this week's issue in print but couldn't," Miura wrote. "Thank you so much for wanting to read it!"

The magazine's editorial teams didn't shy away from responsibility either. Editors from Weekly Shonen Jump, V Jump, and Saikyō Jump issued a joint apology Friday: "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our readers and for the confusion this created at retail stores and convenience stores."

To make things right, the publishers announced a reprint of issue 33 available for pre-order through the Jump Character Store—though notably, the One Piece card won't be included. The official release date for the reprint will be announced on social media.

The editors also made significant changes to their card distribution strategy. They've postponed the planned "Charlotte Pudding" One Piece card from V Jump's October issue (shipping August 21) and will suspend including One Piece Card Game cards as bonus inserts across all three magazines going forward. "We will suspend [the inclusion of ONE PIECE CARD GAME cards as bonus inserts] for the time being and are internally reviewing plans for future inserts and sales methods in each magazine to ensure they reach as many readers as possible."

However, the One Piece Card Game "Special Gift for All Applicants" promotion will continue—but only for Kindle and Zebrack digital editions. The move reflects the publisher's commitment to balancing collectible appeal with reader accessibility, ensuring fans can actually get their hands on the magazines they want to read.