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SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown reviews the Jan 14, 2013 issue, sharing his impressions alongside a playful reference to “one-eye one-horned flying purple people eater.”
SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the latest ALPHA issue, commenting on its content and its appeal following the New Year.
Mystery meatloaf fan and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for Dec 31, 2012.
VIZ Media says it has launched the SJ Alpha Yearbook 2013 Members Edition, a special print collector book released as a gift to SJ Alpha members to celebrate the program’s launch year. The post directs readers to the provided link for details.
Rejected Sugarplum Fairy and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of this week’s ALPHA issue, dated Dec 24, 2012.
SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for the week of Dec 17, 2012, featuring a segment on a “Funky Chicken Dance” instructor.
Urian Brown, a clown therapist and editor at SJ Alpha, shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for the week of Dec 10, 2012.
VIZ Media is running the WSJA Annual Survey Sweepstakes, offering 150 winners the chance to win prizes. The blog post directs readers to click for more details on how to enter.
Urian Brown, an air guitar collector and SJ Alpha editor, shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for the week of Dec 04, 2012.
VIZ Media announced Welcome to NISEKOI as a new series in SJ Alpha’s lineup, highlighting a love triangle, comedic antics, and gang warfare.
Shonen Jump manga under the Shonen Jump Alpha lineup will begin releasing on the same day in Japan and America starting January 21, 2013.
Cyber Silly Billy and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown share their impressions of the ALPHA issue released for the week of Nov 26, 2012, in a staff review posted on the VIZ Media Blog.
SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the Nov 19, 2012 issue, highlighting its featured content including an “undercover turkey tickler” segment.
VIZ Media reveals Nisekoi as SJ Alpha’s newest series, with its start in the 11/26 issue.
VIZ Media outlines the official rules for a Shonen Jump Alpha Twitter sweepstakes offering a Masakazu Katsura autographed poster, stating that no purchase or payment is required and that buying does not increase the odds of winning.
Collector corncob pipe collector and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the Nov 09, 2012 issue of ALPHA.
VIZ Media announced a member poll for SJ Alpha participants to help select the 5th promo card for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
VIZ Media announced that Takama-ga-hara will conclude with the 11/19 issue of SJ Alpha.
Urian Brown, the Secret Pantyhose Salesman and SJ Alpha editor, shares his impressions of the ALPHA issue released for the week of Nov 5, 2012.
A VIZ Media blog post highlights Bleach fan art submitted by Matthew R., noting that it prominently features the SJ Alpha logo.
SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown, an extreme candy corn hater, shares his review and opinions on the magazine’s issue for the week of Oct 29, 2012.
The VIZ Media Blog post spotlights a Yakushi Kabuto fan art piece from the SJ Alpha fan art archives, describing it as one of the best works seen in a long time.
Urian Brown, front man of the Halloween-themed band “Punk-ins!” and an SJ Alpha editor, shares his impressions of this week’s ALPHA issue.
VIZ Media announced that SJ Alpha is scheduled to move to simultaneous publication with Japan, aligning release timing with the Japanese market.
Urian Brown, the SJ Alpha editor, shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for Oct 15, 2012, offering his take on the week’s content.
VIZ Media Blog shares new details about the fourth SJ ALPHA promo card for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG fans, including what’s new in the latest promotion.
WSJA Annual Survey Sweepstakes official rules state that no purchase or payment is required to enter or win and that making a purchase does not increase the chance of winning.
Urian Brown, a time-traveling “SJ Alpha” editor, reviews the latest issue of ALPHA for the week of Oct 08, 2012, sharing his impressions and commentary.
VIZ Media has released SJ ALPHA Starter Pack v. 1.0 as a free download, offering a preview of SJ Alpha. Details are provided via the linked page.
VIZ Media’s blog features a review of the Oct 01, 2012 issue of ALPHA, with Undiscovered teen sensation and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown sharing his thoughts on the week’s edition.
VIZ Media editor Urian Brown addresses misconceptions about sports manga and clarifies how the genre can differ from what some readers may expect.
VIZ Media says it will release a special print SJ Alpha Yearbook 2013 as a member gift. The post invites readers to click for details about the offering.
Urian Brown, a part-time “Silly String” salesman and editor for SJ Alpha, shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for September 23, 2012.
VIZ Media Blog announces that SJ Alpha members who received Slifer can now start using the card, introducing a new way to put it to use.
Urian Brown, an aspiring noodler and SJ Alpha editor, shares his thoughts on the ALPHA issue released for Sep 17, 2012.
Urian Brown, the Secret alien overlord and editor of SJ Alpha, reviews and shares his thoughts on the September 10, 2012 issue of ALPHA.
VIZ Media blog post featuring Urian Brown, described as a pantyhose repairman and editor of SJ Alpha, sharing his review of the issue released for Sep 04, 2012.
SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his thoughts on this week’s ALPHA special issue, featuring his perspective as a three-time yokai yodeling champion.
VIZ Media announces a special digital gift for SJ Alpha members: a full-color chapter of Nura, delivered as a new full-color installment.
SJ Alpha attended Gen Con for trading card game activities, and the post provides details from the event. The article invites readers to click for additional information.
Urian Brown, editor of SJ Alpha, shares his review of the ALPHA issue dated Aug 20, 2012, describing it through his perspective as both an SJ Alpha editor and a part-time “zombie tickler.”
SJ Alpha will attend Gen Con 2012 on August 17–18, giving out promo cards to attendees who sign up for a yearly membership. More details are available via the event link in the post.
Urian Brown, the editor of SJ Alpha and a failed 80s action movie star, shares his review and commentary on the ALPHA issue released for Aug 13, 2012.
VIZ Media will offer an exclusive Naruto one-shot chapter commemorating the latest Naruto movie now in Japanese theaters. The chapter is available through SJ Alpha membership.
In a weekly column, Urian Brown—freelance squirrel trainer and editor of SJ Alpha—shares his thoughts on the ALPHA issue released on Aug 06, 2012.
VIZ Media announced that Blue Exorcist is being added to its SJ Alpha lineup as a new series.
VIZ Media Blog’s SJ Alpha review for July 30, 2012 is presented by Dr. Brown, with an additional contribution from Ramblin John “Yodel-man” Bae, covering this week’s issue.
SJ Alpha editor and expert karate practitioner Urian Brown reviews this week’s ALPHA issue, sharing his impressions and take on the publication’s content.
VIZ Media announced that a brand-new weekly series, Takama-ga-Hara, will debut in the 7/23/12 issue of SJ Alpha.
To celebrate a new addition to the SJ Alpha lineup, VIZ Media posted fan art of Blue Exorcist by Kayla C. as part of its “Fan Art from You” feature.
VIZ Media’s blog post provides details on the third Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG promo card for SJ Alpha, with instructions to click for further information.
Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha is launching on Android devices, bringing the manga reading service to smartphones.
VIZ Media's Shonen Jump (SJ) community turned out strong at Anime Expo 2012, with fans producing original fan art at the SJ Fan Meet-Up and putting together an array of SJ-themed cosplay across the convention floor. VIZ Media documented both events on their official blog, celebrating fan creativity through a dedicated Fan Art Jam gallery and a cosplay photo gallery.
Zero-gravity break dancer and SJ Alpha editor Urian Brown shares his review of the ALPHA issue released for the week of July 9, 2012.
Urian Brown, an SJ Alpha editor and part-time photon torpedo repairman, shares his review of the Alpha issue released in the Jul 02, 2012 installment.
VIZ Media has announced that YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL will join the SJ Alpha lineup. The company’s blog entry invites duelists to look forward to the new series.
VIZ Media conducted a reader survey sweepstakes tied to the July 2012 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha, their digital English-language manga service. The sweepstakes has since closed, with the official rules confirming no purchase was required to enter or win. No editorial content or survey results were surfaced in the available articles.
World-class bodybuilder and Olympic gymnast Urian Brown, also an SJ editor, shares his insights on the SJ Alpha issue for June 25, 2012.
SJ Alpha’s visually focused series NURA! is set to undergo upcoming changes, according to a VIZ Media blog post. Details were not specified in the provided text.
Nobuhiro Watsuki discusses the revival of Rurouni Kenshin and how it influenced his decision to draw the new SJ Alpha series, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration.
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