Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 2 – January 8, 2023

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information.

It is thanks to the amazing folks over at Oricon that we get to see these charts on a weekly basis, so be sure to head over to their site here and show them lots of love! In addition, all the data you find below is accessible via Oricon right here (Manga) and here (Series). To access the sales data, be sure to click on the “Analytics” accordion and then click “Chart”. This should bring you to the Google chart page that contains the latest available sales data. Many of the titles that you see below have been discussed in the TSUTAYA’s sales chart for the same week, so do have a look at it right here. Some titles that did not make it onto the Top 30 chart were also discussed in the COMIC ZIN’s chart here.

Without further ado, the full Top 30 is as follows:

Manga Weekly Top 30


1. Chainsaw Man Vol. 13 (NEW)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 284,558
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

A rather interesting turn out for Chainsaw Man Volume 13, its latest volume after the end of its Anime broadcast. The 284,558 copies sold it had produced within its first 5 days is a jump of 21.64% against Volume 12 which made its debut at 233,928 copies in the first 6 days, but the newest volume is still rather far from the 328,038 copies sold for Volume 11 that was released back on March 4, 2021, in its first 4 days. Often times, after the end of an Anime broadcast, especially for series as highly anticipated as Chainsaw Man, we tend to observe a sharp rise in sales, such as Tokyo Revengers between Volume 22 and Volume 23, then Spy x Family between Volume 8 and Volume 9 (Volume 9 was officially released a day before its Anime). Do note that we still do not know Chainsaw Man’s performance digitally (particularly for volume sales, the overall digital segment has become a significant contributor to Shueisha’s income) and that Oricon is missing sales data from stores that are not participating in its daily sales surveys.

Was the Anime successful in stimulating sales of Chainsaw Man? Yes, all of its volumes are accounted for with all of them marking a rise week-on-week.

Additional Comments

MAPPA adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series which aired from October 12 to December 28, 2022.


2. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Hokkaido-hen Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Kaoru Kurosaki and (Story & Art) Nobuhiro Watsuki

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 95,594
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Nov. 4, 2016
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 72,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Copies sold for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Hokkaido-hen Volume 8 does seem to indicate a small respite in sales against Volume 7 that did 117,720 copies in its first 7 days. However, when compared to Volume 4, which was also in its first 5 days, the latest volume performed 35.10% less and is still significantly lower than the 201,590 copies for Volume 2 in its first 7 days and Volume 3’s 111,231 copies in its first 3 days.


3. Natsume Yuujinchou Vol. 29 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Yuki Midorikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 450 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 90,808
Link (JPN): Vol. 29

Manga Information

Serialization: LaLa DX
Serialization Date: Jun. 10, 2003
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 17,000,000 domestic including digital (Source)

Analysis

This would be Natsume Yuujinchou’s worst performance among its volumes with 5 days of sales. When put together with sales of its Limited Edition copies at Number 8, the 29th volume had sold a total of 125,802 copies in its first 5 days, 49.14%, 44.17% and 8.74% lower than Volumes 13, 21 and 23 (all in 5 days). The latest volume also has a lower turnout against Volume 8 that sold 130,397 copies in its first 3 days, but the gap widens even more between Volume 29 and sales of Volume 15 which sold 227,945 copies in its first 3 days back in January 2013. That said, the latest outcome is still stronger than what the series had seen with volumes 26 and 28 that sold 132,742 copies and 133,035 copies in their first 7 days.

Additional Comments

Natsume Yuujinchou was adapted into a TV Anime series by studio Brain’s Base in July 2008 who then returned to animate its next three seasons before passing the baton over to studio Shuka who animated the fifth season. Studio Shuka also worked on the sixth season that aired in April 2017, plus the film “Utsusemi ni Musubu” that was released in September 2018.


4. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 21 (↓22.97%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 66,787
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 5, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 70,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has hit 1,302,476 in its first 38 days.


5. Dandadan Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Yukinobu Tatsu

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 65,866
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Apr. 6, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,400,000 (Source)

Analysis

Dandadan Volume 8 sold 14.03% higher than the debut sales of Volume 1 at 57,761 copies back when it was released on August 4, 2021, in its first 5 days. The latest volume, though, is still below that of Volume 6 which sold 69,814 copies in its first 4 days.


6. Chainsaw Man Vol. 12 (↑21.15%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 38,486
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 760,634 copies in its first 97 days.


7. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE (↓26.85%)
by Takehiko Inoue

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,800 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,182
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 18, 1990
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 120,000,000 domestically (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has reached 302,199 copies sold in its first 25 days.


8. Natsume Yuujinchou Vol. 29 [Special Edition] (NEW)
by Yuki Midorikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 950 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,994
Link (JPN): Vol. 29 [Special Edition]

Manga Information

Serialization: LaLa DX
Serialization Date: Jun. 10, 2003
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 17,000,000 domestic including digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Comes with a Nyanko-sensei strap.


9. Witch Watch Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Kenta Shinohara

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,261
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Feb. 8, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
1,100,000 (Source)
Awards:
2nd Place at Next Manga Awards 2022 (Print Category)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with its 7th volume at 28,983 copies sold in its first 4 days.


10. Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Yuusei Matsui

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,878
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 25, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: More than 1,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to Volume 2 which was also in 5 days of sales back in the week it charted, Volume 9 sold 38.53% less as it settled in with 32,878 copies. The volume is also weaker against Volume 3 and 7’s 41,251 copies and 35,164 copies sold in their first 4 days.


11. Bungou Stray Dogs Vol. 23 (↓48.64%)
by (Story) Kafka Asagiri and (Art) Harukawa35

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,523
Link (JPN): Vol. 23

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Ace
Serialization Date: Dec. 4, 2012
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 including digital (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has reached 95,849 copies sold in its first 12 days.


12. Ayakashi Triangle Vol. 12 (NEW)
by Kentarou Yabuki

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,473
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Jun. 15, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 1,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

It was last seen with Volume 10 at 21,273 copies sold in its first 3 days back in August 2022 but failed to chart with Volume 11 in November the same year.

Studio Connect is adapting the work into a TV Anime series that began to air on January 10, 2023.


13. Chainsaw Man Vol. 11 (↑13.28%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,753
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


14. Chainsaw Man Vol. 10 (↑12.67%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,619
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


15. Chainsaw Man Vol. 8 (↑11.41%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: August 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,487
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


16. Chainsaw Man Vol. 6 (↑8.33%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,422
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


17. Chainsaw Man Vol. 7 (↑9.79%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: June 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,409
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


18. Chainsaw Man Vol. 9 (↑11.44%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: November 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,305
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


19. Shuumatsu no Walküre Vol. 17 [Regular Edition] (↓44.64%)
by (Story) Takumi Fukui, Shinya Umemura and (Art) Ajichika

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,609
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Zenon
Serialization Date: Nov. 25, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 14,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume’s Regular Edition has reached 206,116 copies sold in its first 20 days.


20. Chainsaw Man Vol. 5 (↑7.97%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,208
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


21. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Kinosuke Naitou and (Art) Yasuyuki Tsurugi

Volume Information

Release Date: January 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,260
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: ComicWalker
Serialization Date: Oct. 12, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

Quite a decent turnout for Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Volume 10 that sold 27,260 copies in just 2 days, however, had it gone a day longer, it would still find difficulties in repeating the performance of Volume 6 that sold 42,037 copies in its first 3 days.

Additional Comments

Studio Zero-G is adapting the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series of which the first episode was released on January 6, 2023.


22. Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 (↑7.16%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,137
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


23. Sousei no Onmyouji Vol. 30 (NEW)
by Yoshiaki Sukeno

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,942
Link (JPN): Vol. 30

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Nov. 2, 2013
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 7,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Sousei no Onmyouji continues to witness weak physical sales as its 30th volume, despite it having 5 days of sales, it still performed less than Volume 26’s 27,977 copies in its first 4 days. In between, the series had recorded a consistent drop in sales from Volume 27 to Volume 29 in their first 3 days.

Additional Comments

In April 2016, Pierrot adapted the work into a 50-episode TV Anime series.


24. Chainsaw Man Vol. 2 (↑8.99%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,690
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


25. Spy x Family Vol. 10 (↑0.01%)
by Tatsuya Endou

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,664
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 25,000,000 (Source)


26. Chainsaw Man Vol. 4 (N/A)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,452
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


26. Chainsaw Man Vol. 3 (N/A)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: August 2, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,254
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)


28. Blue Lock Vol. 6 (↓1.82%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: October 17, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,986
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 1, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime PV)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


29. Blue Lock Vol. 7 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: January 17, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,716
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 1, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime PV)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


30. Blue Lock Vol. 13 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: July 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,708
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 1, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime PV)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


The entrance of the 13th volume has boosted Chainsaw Man’s position as a series, placing it ahead of others at 297.45 million yen (≈2.31 million USD). Sales for the week also took into account its Music, Books, Novels and Manga segments with the latter being its biggest contributor to physical sales from January 2 to January 8.

Slam Dunk and Blue Lock would not budge from their 2nd and 3rd positions since December 19, though, a week longer for Blue Lock — it was also placed 3rd between December 12 and December 18 — as the two pressed on with yet another big performance of 272.97 million yen (≈2.12 million USD) and 249.39 million yen (≈1.94 million USD) in physical sales. For Slam Dunk, that would be a 4.77% drop from prior week’s 286.65 million yen (≈2.23 million USD) whereas for Blue Lock, that would be a 1.76% gain. Slam Dunk’s sales for the week considered all four of its segments (including Video) while Blue Lock would be Music, Books, Novels and Manga. Both derived sales mostly from their Manga.

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 3rd Week of January 2023)


1. Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man Vol. 13
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
330.5 million yen (tax included)
297.45 million yen (without tax)


2. Slam Dunk
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
303.3 million yen (tax included)
272.97 million yen (without tax)


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 13
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
277.1 million yen (tax included)
249.39 million yen (without tax)


As usual, if you find any faults with the charts above, please do not hesitate to let me know! Also, don’t shy away from dropping a comment or two down below and share your thoughts with us!

Note:
All currency conversion was done at the time of writing.

Previous Chart: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Follow-up Chart: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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