Japan's Yearly Manga and Light Novel Rankings for 2019
Here are the manga and light novel sales rankings for the fiscal year of 2019 (November 19, 2018 to November 17, 2019).
Manga Sales by Series
*1. 12,057,628 Kimetsu no Yaiba
*2. 10,134,232 One Piece
*3. *7,661,361 Kingdom
*4. *7,454,745 Yakusoku no Neverland
*5. *5,895,000 5-toubun no Hanayome
*6. *5,047,574 Boku no Hero Academia
*7. *4,704,234 Shingeki no Kyojin
*8. *4,514,838 Haikyuu!!
*9. *4,096,492 Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
10. *3,414,482 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
Manga Sales by Volume
*1. 2,388,243 One Piece Vol.91
*2. 2,200,000 One Piece Vol.93
*3. 2,112,734 One Piece Vol.92
*4. 1,880,146 One Piece Vol.94
*5. 1,344,500 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.27
*6. 1,172,448 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.28
*7. *,955,124 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.29
*8. *,926,446 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.17
*9. *,877,366 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.16
10. *,863,994 Kingdom Vol.53
11. *,850,606 Kingdom Vol.54
12. *,833,472 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.15
13. *,831,797 Boku no Hero Academia Vol.21
14. *,821,222 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.14
15. *,809,855 Kingdom Vol.55
16. *,801,584 Yakusoku no Neverland Vol.12
17. *,775,064 Boku no Hero Academia Vol.22
18. *,741,903 Yakusoku no Neverland Vol.14
19. *,698,372 Haikyuu!! Vol.35
20. *,695,864 One Punch-Man Vol.18
Rank 21 - 50
Light Novel Sales by Series
*1. 879,734 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
*2. 634,151 Tenki no Ko (Kadokawa Bunko)
*3. 615,363 Sword Art Online
*4. 550,202 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*5. 536,494 Seishun Buta Yarou Series
*6. 461,024 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
*7. 434,034 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
*8. 429,217 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
*9. 420,573 Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
10. 407,640 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana
Light Novel Sales by Volumes
*1. 511,159 Tenki no Ko (Kadokawa Bunko)
*2. 253,739 Sword Art Online Vol.21
*3. 210,966 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana
*4. 209,031 Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku
*5. 196,674 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kataha no Chou
*6. 171,203 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Vol.13
*7. 157,440 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
*8. 147,259 Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
*9. 143,769 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.15
10. 140,405 Sword Art Online Vol.22
11. 135,239 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol.14
12. 130,320 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.28
13. 124,651 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.29
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Manga Sales by Series
*1. 12,057,628 Kimetsu no Yaiba*2. 10,134,232 One Piece
*3. *7,661,361 Kingdom
*4. *7,454,745 Yakusoku no Neverland
*5. *5,895,000 5-toubun no Hanayome
*6. *5,047,574 Boku no Hero Academia
*7. *4,704,234 Shingeki no Kyojin
*8. *4,514,838 Haikyuu!!
*9. *4,096,492 Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
10. *3,414,482 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
Manga Sales by Volume
*1. 2,388,243 One Piece Vol.91
*2. 2,200,000 One Piece Vol.93
*3. 2,112,734 One Piece Vol.92
*4. 1,880,146 One Piece Vol.94
*5. 1,344,500 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.27
*6. 1,172,448 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.28
*7. *,955,124 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.29
*8. *,926,446 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.17
*9. *,877,366 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.16
10. *,863,994 Kingdom Vol.53
11. *,850,606 Kingdom Vol.54
12. *,833,472 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.15
13. *,831,797 Boku no Hero Academia Vol.21
14. *,821,222 Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol.14
15. *,809,855 Kingdom Vol.55
16. *,801,584 Yakusoku no Neverland Vol.12
17. *,775,064 Boku no Hero Academia Vol.22
18. *,741,903 Yakusoku no Neverland Vol.14
19. *,698,372 Haikyuu!! Vol.35
20. *,695,864 One Punch-Man Vol.18
Rank 21 - 50
Light Novel Sales by Series
*1. 879,734 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken*2. 634,151 Tenki no Ko (Kadokawa Bunko)
*3. 615,363 Sword Art Online
*4. 550,202 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*5. 536,494 Seishun Buta Yarou Series
*6. 461,024 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
*7. 434,034 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
*8. 429,217 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
*9. 420,573 Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
10. 407,640 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana
Light Novel Sales by Volumes
*1. 511,159 Tenki no Ko (Kadokawa Bunko)
*2. 253,739 Sword Art Online Vol.21
*3. 210,966 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana
*4. 209,031 Kimi wa Tsukiyo ni Hikarikagayaku
*5. 196,674 Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kataha no Chou
*6. 171,203 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Vol.13
*7. 157,440 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
*8. 147,259 Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
*9. 143,769 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.15
10. 140,405 Sword Art Online Vol.22
11. 135,239 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol.14
12. 130,320 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.28
13. 124,651 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Vol.29
Light Novels Separated by Specific Ranking
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keragamming said:
What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
mobrine said:
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
It is probable that all the top 20/23 will be all Kimetsu. A single individual volume of the manga currently sells more than a single recent OP volume past a month.
Apr 25, 2020 12:55 AM by ShinyHero
keragamming said:
What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
mobrine said:
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
I'm not worshipping One piece.
Edit: Yup your right. There are volumes of Kimetsu no yaiba in top 20
Apr 25, 2020 12:42 AM by mobrine
mobrine said:
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
Apr 25, 2020 12:13 AM by keragamming
Not a single volume of Kimetso No Yaiba is in top 20. That means most of the people that did buy the volume did bought a stack of them to read the continuation. Where 60% tp 70% of One piece sales is only from 4 volumes...
Apr 25, 2020 12:02 AM by mobrine
Slimcoder said:
Well yeah One Piece will inevitably catch up because these sales for Kimetsu are primarily binge sales. Its anime this year shot up its popularity & caused everyone to buy every single volume in quick succession.
Of course it won't have as high numbers next year. By that point everyone will be caught up & the sales will stabalize. That's how buisness works.
ItachiDxD said:
Well I know for a fact that around 16M mangas were sold in France in 2018 and KNY isn't that popular there, so it won't be that surprising that One Piece could catch up KNY in overall yearly sales
Well I know for a fact that around 16M mangas were sold in France in 2018 and KNY isn't that popular there, so it won't be that surprising that One Piece could catch up KNY in overall yearly sales
Well yeah One Piece will inevitably catch up because these sales for Kimetsu are primarily binge sales. Its anime this year shot up its popularity & caused everyone to buy every single volume in quick succession.
Of course it won't have as high numbers next year. By that point everyone will be caught up & the sales will stabalize. That's how buisness works.
Yeah that comment really didn't age well Kimetsu no Yaiba in 2020 already has more sales than it's entirety in 2019, seems like will be Kimetsu this year again
Jan 18, 2020 7:42 PM by Iangamebr
No Enen no Shobutai? Flop? And no Vinland Saga?
Dec 21, 2019 5:13 PM by Papa_Scorch
ItachiDxD said:
Well I know for a fact that around 16M mangas were sold in France in 2018 and KNY isn't that popular there, so it won't be that surprising that One Piece could catch up KNY in overall yearly sales
Slimcoder said:
You are aware Japan is the primary marketplace for manga right? You succeed in Japan, you are a success in general which transfers to other countries as a result.
I've seen plenty of people around my college talking about Kimetsu for instance. It was even announced by the official English localizers of the manga that they are speeding up releases of the manga which is a sign that its in high demand around here.
You are aware Japan is the primary marketplace for manga right? You succeed in Japan, you are a success in general which transfers to other countries as a result.
I've seen plenty of people around my college talking about Kimetsu for instance. It was even announced by the official English localizers of the manga that they are speeding up releases of the manga which is a sign that its in high demand around here.
Well I know for a fact that around 16M mangas were sold in France in 2018 and KNY isn't that popular there, so it won't be that surprising that One Piece could catch up KNY in overall yearly sales
Well yeah One Piece will inevitably catch up because these sales for Kimetsu are primarily binge sales. Its anime this year shot up its popularity & caused everyone to buy every single volume in quick succession.
Of course it won't have as high numbers next year. By that point everyone will be caught up & the sales will stabalize. That's how buisness works.
Dec 5, 2019 6:07 AM by Slimcoder
demon slayer going strong god damn
Dec 5, 2019 4:32 AM by TwitchyAU
Slimcoder said:
You are aware Japan is the primary marketplace for manga right? You succeed in Japan, you are a success in general which transfers to other countries as a result.
I've seen plenty of people around my college talking about Kimetsu for instance. It was even announced by the official English localizers of the manga that they are speeding up releases of the manga which is a sign that its in high demand around here.
ItachiDxD said:
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
You are aware Japan is the primary marketplace for manga right? You succeed in Japan, you are a success in general which transfers to other countries as a result.
I've seen plenty of people around my college talking about Kimetsu for instance. It was even announced by the official English localizers of the manga that they are speeding up releases of the manga which is a sign that its in high demand around here.
Well I know for a fact that around 16M mangas were sold in France in 2018 and KNY isn't that popular there, so it won't be that surprising that One Piece could catch up KNY in overall yearly sales
Dec 5, 2019 1:44 AM by ItachiDxD
ItachiDxD said:
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
You are aware Japan is the primary marketplace for manga right? You succeed in Japan, you are a success in general which transfers to other countries as a result.
I've seen plenty of people around my college talking about Kimetsu for instance. It was even announced by the official English localizers of the manga that they are speeding up releases of the manga which is a sign that its in high demand around here.
Dec 4, 2019 8:24 PM by Slimcoder
Dab1za9 said:
Manga market outside of Japan is pretty small other than France .
ItachiDxD said:
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
Manga market outside of Japan is pretty small other than France .
I'm french and I don't see many people around me talking about KNY so idk
Dec 4, 2019 12:41 PM by ItachiDxD
ItachiDxD said:
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
Manga market outside of Japan is pretty small other than France .
Dec 4, 2019 11:09 AM by Dab1za9
KNY beats One Piece in Japan but it's only a country , the most important numbers are sales around the world :)
Dec 4, 2019 12:17 AM by ItachiDxD
Kimetsu no Yaiba is much more powerful manga and is new one piece to this day!
Dec 1, 2019 7:31 AM by hotsushikun
keragamming said:
I can't read japanese, but that is dated 2018 of October. So I'm pretty sure the sales has gone up since then with the release of 3 more volumes.
Kuma said:
it is world wide sales, and the correct number is 86 million. 76 million for japan, in 2018.
http://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/entertainments/news/181031/ent18103108000013-n1.html
it is world wide sales, and the correct number is 86 million. 76 million for japan, in 2018.
http://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/entertainments/news/181031/ent18103108000013-n1.html
I can't read japanese, but that is dated 2018 of October. So I'm pretty sure the sales has gone up since then with the release of 3 more volumes.
yes, from 76 to 84 million.
Nov 30, 2019 8:07 PM by Kuma
Kuma said:
it is world wide sales, and the correct number is 86 million. 76 million for japan, in 2018.
http://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/entertainments/news/181031/ent18103108000013-n1.html
keragamming said:
I was going base off this, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga perhaps its world wide.
I was going base off this, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga perhaps its world wide.
it is world wide sales, and the correct number is 86 million. 76 million for japan, in 2018.
http://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/entertainments/news/181031/ent18103108000013-n1.html
I can't read japanese, but that is dated 2018 of October. So I'm pretty sure the sales has gone up since then with the release of 3 more volumes.
Nov 30, 2019 7:53 PM by keragamming
keragamming said:
I was going base off this, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga perhaps its world wide.
Kuma said:
AOT is 84 million in circulation. but oricon has it in 67 million.
https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2144000/full/
AOT is 84 million in circulation. but oricon has it in 67 million.
https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2144000/full/
I was going base off this, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga perhaps its world wide.
it is world wide sales, and the correct number is 86 million. 76 million for japan, in 2018.
http://www.iza.ne.jp/kiji/entertainments/news/181031/ent18103108000013-n1.html
Nov 30, 2019 6:32 PM by Kuma
Kuma said:
AOT is 84 million in circulation. but oricon has it in 67 million.
https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2144000/full/
keragamming said:
lol if that is correct attack on titan has sold more than bleach with only 29 volumes.
lol if that is correct attack on titan has sold more than bleach with only 29 volumes.
AOT is 84 million in circulation. but oricon has it in 67 million.
https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2144000/full/
I was going base off this, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_manga perhaps its world wide.
Nov 30, 2019 6:19 PM by keragamming
keragamming said:
lol if that is correct attack on titan has sold more than bleach with only 29 volumes.
Kuma said:
japan publisher didn't release worldwide sales in general.
tho the latest data from japan
BLEACH (Vol. 1 to 74) 90 million copies
http://comicdata.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-5.html
anime didn't sales manga, anime advertise manga. does it enough to make people buy the manga is different matter.
japan publisher didn't release worldwide sales in general.
tho the latest data from japan
BLEACH (Vol. 1 to 74) 90 million copies
http://comicdata.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-5.html
anime didn't sales manga, anime advertise manga. does it enough to make people buy the manga is different matter.
lol if that is correct attack on titan has sold more than bleach with only 29 volumes.
AOT is 84 million in circulation. but oricon has it in 67 million.
https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2144000/full/
Nov 30, 2019 6:05 PM by Kuma
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What are you talking about? It has volume in 8th, 9th and 12th spot. But let me tell you that Kimetsu has beaten one piece this year not only in overall sales but volume sales.
It may take up most of the top 20 spots when it comes to per volume sales. And Kimetsu is currently at 40 million surpassing One piece 37 Million volume record and it still hasn't even reach the half way poinr.
I don't think one piece fans can make any excuses when the mid sales and yearly sales are released.
It is probable that all the top 20/23 will be all Kimetsu. A single individual volume of the manga currently sells more than a single recent OP volume past a month.
Woah, thanks for the info.
Apr 25, 2020 1:03 AM by keragamming