Phantom Busters has quickly become a standout title on the Viz Media website and the Shonen Jump app, blending the struggles of everyday high school life with high-stakes ghost hunting. Keeping track of the English release schedule can be a bit tricky, though. If you’ve already burned through the currently available online chapters and are eager for more, here is a complete breakdown of when new content drops.
How often do Phantom Busters chapters come out?
Like many manga series, Phantom Busters operates on a monthly release cycle via Jump Square magazine. While exact dates can fluctuate slightly, new chapters generally land during the first week of the month preceding the magazine’s official date. For instance, Chapter 30 debuted in the May 2026 issue of Jump Square, which hit Japanese shelves on April 3, 2026.
When is Phantom Busters 33 coming out?
Japan recently received Chapter 34 on August 4, 2026, with Chapter 35 scheduled for September 4, 2026 (featured in the magazine’s August issue). Aside from a brief hiatus earlier in the year, the series has maintained a steady monthly cadence, and this consistent schedule is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Any adjustments will be reflected right here in our release tracker.
Here is the expected timeline for recent and upcoming Japanese chapters:
- Phantom Busters Chapter 33 release date: July 4, 2026
- Phantom Busters Chapter 34 release date: August 4, 2026
- Phantom Busters Chapter 35 release date: September 4, 2026
What is Phantom Busters about?
Childhood promises can leave a lasting mark. For Eugene Korekishi, his grandmother’s failure to visit him as a spirit after her passing left him entirely disillusioned, convincing him that ghosts simply didn’t exist. However, the premise of Phantom Busters proves him dead wrong. Early in the story, Eugene crosses paths with Mogari Shishikuno—an ordinary high school student who moonlights as a spirit exorcist.
Though initially skeptical, Eugene is so captivated by Mogari’s passion (and his unique ability to literally consume ghosts) that he enlists in the school’s Phantom Busters Club, plunging headfirst into a hidden world of supernatural danger.
When is the Phantom Busters English release date?
While massively popular in Japan, Phantom Busters is still building its Western audience, meaning official English translations are trailing behind. Currently, the English print release has only reached the first three volumes. Phantom Busters Volume 4 launches on July 7, 2026, followed by Volume 5 on October 13, 2026. For context, Volume 7 launched in Japan back on February 4, 2026.
Where can I read Phantom Busters?
Fans looking to read the series have a few options. Physical volumes are steadily closing the gap with the Japanese releases, and digital volumes are also available for purchase. Alternatively, the series is serialized on the Shonen Jump app as part of their subscription service, though this platform is currently further behind the print editions.
At present, the app features the first three volumes, which covers up through Chapter 12. Chapters 13–16 are anticipated to drop shortly after the release of the next English volume in July 2026.
Will there be a Phantom Busters anime?
Given the manga’s impressive sales figures, an anime adaptation feels inevitable. While rumors occasionally circulate regarding a potential television adaptation, no official announcements have been made by production studios yet. Fingers crossed we get some good news soon!