Shonen Jump has remained the most popular manga publisher for 20 years. The publisher is known for giving the best reads to manga and anime fans. But it seems different this time. Recent sales data shows that Shonen Jump has lost its place for top-selling manga spot to Kodansha's series Blue Lock. Shonen Jump, a subsidiary of Shueisha, has been dominating the mange industry … [Read more...] about Shonen Jump Is No More The Best-Selling Manga
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Will Manga sales ever decline?
Manga sales have remained higher for consecutive years, but now, it seems to level off. The huge demand for home entertainment due to the pandemic is starting to settle. Despite this, manga dominates North American graphic novel publishing. In 2022, the U.S. made sales of 16.9 million units, ranking at over $246 million. Although the industry is seeing a 6.8% year-over-year … [Read more...] about Will Manga sales ever decline?
Japanese Manga Sales have Increased 1% in 2014
Manga sales in Japan has increased 1% in 2014 and the modest growth was attributed to top sellers including Haikyu!! and Ao Haru Ride, both had very successful TV anime or live-action film adaptations last year, in addition to the continuously popular series like One Piece and Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan. The vast majority of manga sales in Japan only stem from a few … [Read more...] about Japanese Manga Sales have Increased 1% in 2014