Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 3 – October 9, 2022

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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. Spy x Family Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Tatsuya Endou

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 773,785
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2019
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: 25,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

There is no comparison with other volumes with 6 days of sales for Spy x Family Volume 10, though we do have volumes that were charted at 7 days of sales which are Volumes 6 and 9 with 537,558 copies and 606,281 copies sold respectively. Volume 10 is the series best performer thus far marking a rise of 43.94% and 27.63% over the 7-day sales of Volumes 6 and 9. In addition, Volume 7 which had a spectacular 3-day sales back in May 2021 at 498,984 copies sold could not even match up as its 10-day sales performance were only at 712,393 copies which is still lower by 8.62% against Volume 10.

Additional Comments

Wit Studio and CloverWorks adapted the first half of the Manga into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April this year, and the second part of the Anime is currently airing this season as of the time of writing.

2. Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 36 (NEW)
by Kouhei Horikoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 424,545
Link (JPN): Vol. 36

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 7, 2014
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Season 6 PV)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 65,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to the 7-day sales of Volumes 29, 32 and 34, Volumes 36 produced a small drop of 1.19%, 6.23% and 4.79% of sales, but it managed to improve by 10.93% against sales of Volume 35 which 7-day sales were at 382,723 copies back in July this year.

Additional Comments

Studio Bones is currently adapting the series 6th TV Anime season which aired on October 1 and is slated to have 25 episodes.

3. Chainsaw Man Vol. 12 (NEW)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 233,928
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
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: 15,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

The latest Chainsaw Man volume has sales which are 87.79% stronger than the 6-day sales of Volume 8’s 124,568 copies sold. Nevertheless, it seems that it is still in its warming up stage. The newest volume, despite having days of sales longer, has sales 28.69% less than Volume 11. I suspect, with the Anime adaptation ongoing, copies sold will bounce back stronger the next 7 days and future volumes will certainly see a great boost from henceforth.

Additional Comments

MAPPA is adapting the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series which aired on October 12.

4. D.Gray-man Vol. 28 (NEW)
by Katsura Hoshino

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 82,035
Link (JPN): Vol. 28

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.Rise
Serialization Date: May 31, 2004
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: 25,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

It is not looking so good for D.Gray-man as its latest and 28th volume makes its debut with the series’ lowest sales so far since Volume 17. To compare, the volume sold 26.14% fewer copies than Volume 27 which was also charted at 6 days of sales. The newest volume also saw copies sold nearly 50% to 70% lower against the 3-day sales of Volumes 19 to 25. This is within expectation since the intervals between its volumes are too far apart. Prior to its 28th volume, it last made its debut for Volume 27 in August 2020.

Additional Comments

The series was adapted into a 103-episode TV Anime series in October 2006 and sequel followed in July 2016, both by the same studio, TMS Entertainment.

5. Dandadan Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Yukinobu Tatsu

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 77,015
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

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: 1,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

There is no direct comparison for Volume 7 since this is the first time the series debuted with 6 days of sales. Copies sold does seem to be stable when put against the 7-day sales of Volumes 2 and 5 which sold 85,717 copies and 83,136 copies respectively back in October 2021 and May 2022. Volume 7, however, would have sold less than Volume 2 had it gone a day longer.

6. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Vol. 29 (NEW)
by Osamu Nishi

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 75,444
Link (JPN): Vol. 29

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 2, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Here
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Volume 29 sold 18.61% more than Volume 21 but is 21.46% less than Volume 26, both were also charted at 4 days of sales back in April last year and this year. The latest volume has also sold more than some of its past volumes with longer days of sales such as Volumes 16 to 18 which were at 5 days, 7 days and 6 days respectively.

Additional Comments

The Manga’s TV Anime series adaptation is seeing its latest and 3rd season being broadcasted this season which is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures.

7. Ruri Dragon Vol. 1 (NEW)
by Masaoki Shindou

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 484 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 74,874
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jun. 13, 2022
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

8. Ao no Hako Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Kouji Miura

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 73,077
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Apr. 12, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,500,000 (Source)

Analysis

Ao no Hako sales performance is stable as of its latest and 7th volume. The 7th volume noted just a minute drop of 0.13% against the 6-day sales of Volume 3 which sold 73,171 copies back in January this year.

9. Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu Vol. 2 (NEW)
by Ren Mokumoku

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 71,097
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Ace UP
Serialization Date: Aug. 31, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 550,000 including digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu was ranked 11th at the Next Manga Awards 2022 for the Web Manga Category behind Godaigo Daigo.

10. Mashle Vol. 13 (NEW)
by Hajime Koumoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 56,878
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 27, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 3,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Mashle Volume 13 noted a rather stable outcome when compared to Volume 12’s 7-day sales of 62,380 copies. It also sold better than the 7-day sales of Volume 4 which debuted at 54,144 copies sold but is much less than the 93,423 copies sold it had for Volume 8.

Additional Comments

Mashle will be adapted into a TV Anime series set for broadcast in 2023 and will be produced by A-1 Pictures.

11. Given Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Natsuki Kizu

Volume Information

Release Date: October 3, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Shinshokan
Estimated number of copies sold: 53,878
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Cheri+
Serialization Date: Apr. 30, 2013
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: N/A

Additional Comments

Given was adapted into an 11-episode TV Anime series in July 2019 and a sequel film was released in August 2020, both by the same studio, Lerche.

12. Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Atsushi Tsudanuma

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 48,113
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan 9, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Volume 11 is 38.86% and 18.05% lower in terms of copies sold against the 4-day sales of Volumes 5 and 9. Despite being a day longer, it also sold less than Volume 6 which was at 50,574 copies sold in its first 3 days.

13. Owari no Seraph Vol. 28 (NEW)
by (Story) Takaya Kagami, Daisuke Furuya and (Art) Yamato Yamamoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,845
Link (JPN): Vol. 28

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Sep. 3, 2012
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Owari no Seraph continues to be on the low side against its other past volumes. The latest and 28th volume sold 73.93% and 46.95% less than the 6-day sales of Volumes 14 and 20. The volume is significantly less than the 7-day sales of Volume 11 which was at 226,474 copies sold and not even half the amount made by Volumes 15 and 16 which 5-days sales were at 129,313 copies and 126,738 copies.

Additional Comments

Owari no Seraph was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April 2015 by Wit Studio and a sequel was broadcasted the same year in October, also by the same studio.

14. Boku no Hero Academia: Team Up Mission Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Yoco Akiyama

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,122
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Saikyou Jump
Serialization Date: Aug 2, 2019
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

15. Akane-banashi Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Story) Yuuki Suenaga and (Art) Takamasa Moue

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,777
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Feb. 14, 2022
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Akane-banashi was ranked 3rd on the Next Manga Awards 2022 for the Print Manga Category behind titles such as Medalist and Witch Watch.

16. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? Vol. 12 (NEW)
by (Story) Okina Baba and (Art) Asahiro Kakashi

Volume Information

Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,687
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Ace UP
Serialization Date: Dec 22, 2015
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: 4,750,000 (Source)

Analysis

This would be Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? third successful debut breach for its new volumes. The series was last seen with Volumes 10 and 11 in April and November the year before at 40,717 copies and 45,361 copies in their first 3 and 6 days. Volume 12 however, is 17.27% lower than sales of Volume 10.

Additional Comments

Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka? was adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series in January 2021 by studio Millepensee.

17. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Vol. 10 [Regular Edition] (↓69.18%)
by Shinichi Fukuda

Volume Information

Release Date: September 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,559
Link (JPN): Vol. 10 [Regular Edition]

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Gangan
Serialization Date: Jan. 19, 2018
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart (i)
Chart (ii)
Printed Circulation: 7,500,000 (Source)

18. Kingdom Vol. 66 (↓41.15%)
by Yasuhisa Hara

Volume Information

Release Date: September 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 31,309
Link (JPN): Vol. 66

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: Jan. 26, 2006
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 92,000,000 (Source)

19. Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama Vol. 37 (NEW)
by Takeshi Konomi

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,496
Link (JPN): Vol. 37

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Mar. 4, 2009
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 60,000,000 for entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama was last seen with its 36th volume at 32,753 copies sold in its first 7 days. The Manga was also received an Anime adaptation in January 2012 by studios Production I.G and M.S.C.

20. 1-nichi Gaishutsuroku Hanchou Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Story) Tensei Hagiwara and (Art) Motomu Uehara, Kazuya Arai

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,003
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Dec. 26, 2016
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

The 4-day sales of Volume 14 do not seem to be as good as sales it produced with Volume 13 which in March this year sold 24,305 copies sold in its first 3 days. Prior to that, it was last seen with Volume 12 at 42,571 copies in its first 7 days.

21. Yowamushi Pedal Vol. 80 (NEW)
by Wataru Watanabe

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,845
Link (JPN): Vol. 80

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Feb. 7, 2008
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Yowamushi Pedal Volume 80 saw copies sold down by 12.47% against the 4-day sales of Volume 77. Copies sold however, would have gone up against Volume 78 if it were to chart a day longer, but it will still sell less than Volumes 74 and 75 at 39,012 copies and 39,180 copies in their first 5 days.

Additional Comments

Yowamushi Pedal is having its newest Anime season being broadcasted this season titled “Limit Break” which is being produced by TMS Entertainment.

22. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 15 (NEW)
by Keigo Maki

Volume Information

Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,252
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Feb. 2, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Kodansha (Volume 1 Preview)
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san marks its 7th consecutive drop in physical sales in Japan for volumes with 3 days of sales. Its 15th volume experienced a drop of 16.82% against Volume 14 which was previously seen at 31,560 copies sold back in July this year. The latest volume performance is also less by 32.03%, 41.43%, 31.09%, 24.99%, 21.19% and 25.56% against Volumes 6 to 11.

Additional Comments

Doga Kobo adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April this year.

23. Kuubo Ibuki: Great Game Vol. 8 (↓5.15%)
by Kaiji Kawaguchi

Volume Information

Release Date: September 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,494
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Big Comic
Serialization Date: Dec 25, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

24. Shuumatsu no Walküre Vol. 16 [Regular Edition] (↓45.89%)
by (Story) Takumi Fukui, Shinya Umemura and (Art) Ajichika

Volume Information

Release Date: September 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,010
Link (JPN): Vol. 16 [Regular Edition]

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: 12,000,000 (Source)

25. home (NEW)
by Asumiko Nakamura

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 830 yen
Publisher: Akane Shinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,893
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Manga Information

Serialization: Edge Comix
Serialization Date: Oct. 4, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

26. Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Boukenroku Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Story) Arata Shiraishi and (Art) Kentarou

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,549
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Manga Information

Serialization: Manga UP!
Serialization Date: Sep. 26, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

27. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni
Tensei shiteshimatta… Vol. 8 (↑6.38%)
by (Story) Satoru Yamaguchi and (Art) Nami Hidaka

Volume Information

Release Date: September 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 673 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,640
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic ZERO-SUM
Serialization Date: Aug. 28, 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: 5,000,000 (Source)

28. Detective Conan Vol. 102 (↓37.44%)
by Gosho Aoyama

Volume Information

Release Date: September 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,632
Link (JPN): Vol. 102

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: Jan. 5, 1994
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 250,000,000 (Source)

29. Wind Breaker Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Satoru Nii

Volume Information

Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,584
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Jan. 13, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Kodansha (1st Volume Preview)
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,220,000 (Source)

Analysis

Wind Breaker Volume 9’s 22,584 copies sold is rather low when compared to its past volumes. Although previous volumes had longer days of sales, the average per day sales were a lot healthier, particularly for Volumes 6 and 7 which were at 11,931 copies and 10,960 copies each in their first 5 days and 4 days. To compare, Volume 8 had an average per day of 7,813 copies and it had 6 days of sales. This would mean that even if Volume 9 would go on sale longer, it would have had an outcome lower than its past three volumes.

30. Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt Vol. 20 [Regular Edition] (↓29.69%)
by Yasuo Ootagaki

Volume Information

Release Date: September 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 800 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,045
Link (JPN): Vol. 20 [Regular Edition]

Manga Information

Serialization: Big Comic Superior
Serialization Date: Mar. 23, 2012
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: 4,500,000 (Source)

Well, it is no surprise to see the big three here from the Manga department dominating the series chart for the week between October 3 and October 9 thanks to great sales produced by their newest volumes. Spy x Family sits atop of the list with total physical sales made for the week at 437.58 million yen (≈2.96 million USD). Manga is its biggest contributor while sales from its Video, Music, Books and Novels were also considered. Boku no Hero Academia is next, driven by sales of its Manga’s 36th volume. It saw a total of 237.33 million yen (≈1.61 million USD) in physical sales made for the week. Unlike Spy x Family, the series only derived sales from three departments which are Video, Music and Manga, the latter being the one contributing to most sales. Chainsaw Man is 3rd on the list at 144.54 million yen (≈978.75 thousand USD) in physical sales. Like the rest of the two, Manga is its biggest contributor to sales, though sales from its Books and Novels’ segments were also considered for the week.

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 3rd Week of October 2022)

1. Spy x Family
Spy x Family Vol. 10
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
486.2 million yen (tax included)
437.58 million yen (without tax)

2. Boku no Hero Academia
Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 36
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
263.7 million yen (tax included)
237.33 million yen (without tax)

3. Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man Vol. 12
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
160.6 million yen (tax included)
144.54 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: Sep. 26 – Oct. 2
Follow-up Chart: Oct. 10 – Oct. 16
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Series

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