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“Jujutsu Kaisen” Tops Manga Sales Charts in Japan for First Half of 2024

Gege Akutami's series dominates both volume and series-wise rankings with impressive sales figures
Japan
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Oricon has released its list of the best-selling manga for the first half of 2024, showcasing remarkable performances by several popular titles. Leading the pack is Gege Akutami’s “Jujutsu Kaisen,” which has claimed the top spot in both volume and series-wise sales.

The 25th volume of “Jujutsu Kaisen,” released on January 4, 2024, emerged as the best-selling manga volume with over 1,454,519 copies sold. Additionally, the series topped the series-wise sales list, selling a total of 4,630,685 copies.

Best Selling Manga Volumes in First Half of 2024:

  1. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 25 – 1,454,519 copies
  2. ONE PIECE Vol. 108 – 1,408,028 copies
  3. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 26 – 1,195,512 copies
  4. SPYxFAMILY Vol. 13 – 946,994 copies
  5. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol. 12 – 637,022 copies
  6. My Hero Academia Vol. 40 – 560,867 copies
  7. Kingdom Vol. 71 – 558,570 copies
  8. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol. 13 – 509,573 copies
  9. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol. 25 – 451,508 copies
  10. Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 11 – 414,377 copies

Best Selling Manga Series in First Half of 2024:

  1. Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami – 4,630,685 copies
  2. Frieren by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe – 4,350,795 copies
  3. The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage – 3,790,236 copies
  4. ONE PIECE by Eiichiro Oda – 2,189,898 copies
  5. Blue Lock by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura – 2,149,862 copies
  6. Haikyuu!! by Haruichi Furudate – 1,863,720 copies
  7. SPYxFAMILY by Tatsuya Endo – 1,607,838 copies
  8. Kingdom by Yasuhisa Hara – 1,607,465 copies
  9. Mashle by Hajime Komoto – 1,275,234 copies
  10. My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi – 1,265,073 copies

“Jujutsu Kaisen” has solidified its position as a leading title in the manga industry, achieving significant sales milestones. The popularity of its recent volumes and consistent high rankings reflect its strong fan base and the series’ compelling storyline.

Other notable performers include “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” “The Apothecary Diaries,” and “ONE PIECE,” each demonstrating robust sales figures and widespread reader engagement. These rankings highlight the competitive nature of the manga market and the diverse range of genres capturing readers’ imaginations in 2024.

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