Top Manga Sold in the US: December 2022

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Top 20 Manga Sold in the U.S. by ICv2
(November 27 – December 31)


1. Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 (←)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


2. Chainsaw Man Vol. 2 (←)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: December 1, 2020
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


3. Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol. 1 (↑2)
by Koyoharu Gotouge

Volume Information

Release Date: July 3, 2018
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Feb. 15, 2016
First Volume Released (US): July 3, 2018
Genre: Action-Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Katanakaji no Sato-hen Trailer)


4. Spy x Family Vol. 1 (N/A)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: June 2, 2020
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 25, 2019
First Volume Released (US): Jun. 2, 2020
Genre: Action, Comedy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


5. Chainsaw Man Vol. 3 (↓1)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 2, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


6. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 18 (NEW)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 12
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 5, 2018
First Volume Released (US): December 3, 2019
Genre: Action
Themes: Battles, Supernatural
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


7. Chainsaw Man Vol. 4 (↑1)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: April 6, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


8. My Hero Academia Vol. 1 (↑4)
by Kohei Horikoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 7, 2014
First Volume Released (US): Aug. 4, 2015
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Themes: Battles, Powers, School Life
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Season 6 PV)


9. Dragon Ball Super Vol. 17 (NEW)
by (Story) Akira Toriyama and (Art) Toyotarou

Volume Information

Release Date: December 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 26
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): V-Jump
Serialization Date (JPN): Jun. 20, 2015
First Volume Released (US): May 2, 2017
Genre: Action-Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


10. Chainsaw Man Vol. 5 (↓1)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: June 1, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


11. Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol. 2 (↓4)
by Koyoharu Gotouge

Volume Information

Release Date: September 4, 2018
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Feb. 15, 2016
First Volume Released (US): July 3, 2018
Genre: Action-Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Katanakaji no Sato-hen Trailer)


12. Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1 HC (N/A)
by Kentaro Miura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 26, 2019
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 49.99 USD
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Young Animal
Serialization Date (JPN): Aug. 25, 1989
First Volume Released (US): Mar. 26, 2019
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Themes: Historical, Supernatural
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube


13. Spy x Family Vol. 2 (N/A)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: September 1, 2020
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 25, 2019
First Volume Released (US): Jun. 2, 2020
Genre: Action, Comedy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


14. Chainsaw Man Vol. 9 (↓4)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


15. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (↑1)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: January 5, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Jump GIGA
Serialization Date (JPN): Apr. 28, 2017
First Volume Released (US): January 5, 2021
Genre: Action-Adventure, Supernatural
Official Web Page (JPN): N/A

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo JPN: YouTube (Film Blu-ray & DVD)


16. Chainsaw Man Vol. 6 (N/A)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: August 3, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


17. Blue Lock Vol. 1 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: June 21, 2022
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 12.99 USD
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Aug 1, 2018
First Volume Released (US): March 16, 2021 (Digital); June 21, 2022 (Physical)
Genre: Sports, Thriller
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube


18. Chainsaw Man Vol. 10 (↓4)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: April 5, 2022
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


19. Shuna’s Journey (↓16)
by Hayao Miyazaki

Volume Information

Release Date: November 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 27.99 USD
Publisher: First Second
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): None
Serialization Date (JPN): Jun. 1983
First Volume Released (US): Nov. 1, 2022
Genre: Fantasy
Official Web Page (JPN): N/A

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A


20. Chainsaw Man Vol. 7 (↓9)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 5, 2021
Days of Sales: 35
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


I had to wait a bit until the chart for January 2023 was out to confirm the time period tracked by Publishers Weekly since their monthly chart for December 2022 indicated a five-week period ending December 3, 2022. Having the January chart now confirms that the period tracked actually occurred from December 4 to December 31 (four-week, 28 days).

One more thing, I am pretty sure I checked the trade paper frontlist Top 25 every week, but I did not see Dragon Ball Super Volume 17 making it onto the weekly chart. If you manage to see it chart, please let me know.

Top 9 Manga Sold in the U.S. by Publishers Weekly
(Four-week Period December 4 – December 31)


1. Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 (↑13.10%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2021
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 45,754
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


2. Spy x Family Vol. 1 (N/A)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: June 2, 2020
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 31,767
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 25, 2019
First Volume Released (US): Jun. 2, 2020
Genre: Action, Comedy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


3. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 18 (NEW)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 12
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 31,195
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 5, 2018
First Volume Released (US): December 3, 2019
Genre: Action
Themes: Battles, Supernatural
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart

  Copies Sold Average Days of Sales
Vol. 9 24,343 936 26
Vol. 10 34,252 1,038 33
Vol. 11 50,145 2,639 19
Vol. 12 29,827 1,147 26
Vol. 13 40,955 1,575 26
Vol. 14 50,392 1,527 33
Vol. 15 46,498 1,788 26
Vol. 16 36,075 3,006 12
Vol. 17 42,103 2,216 19
Vol. 18 31,195 1,114 12
Analysis

Now, when compared to the 12-day sales of Volume 16 (same days), the latest volume reported 13.53% less sales. That said, it still managed to record higher sales than Volumes 9 and 12 which sold 24,343 copies and 29,827 copies sold in their first 26 days.


4. Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol. 1 (↑26.06%)
by Koyoharu Gotouge

Volume Information

Release Date: July 3, 2018
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 30,896
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Feb. 15, 2016
First Volume Released (US): July 3, 2018
Genre: Action-Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Katanakaji no Sato-hen Trailer)

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


5. Chainsaw Man Vol. 2 (↑3.92%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: December 1, 2020
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 30,768
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


6. Chainsaw Man Vol. 3 (↑4.75%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 2, 2021
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 27,292
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


7. Dragon Ball Super Vol. 17 (NEW)
by (Story) Akira Toriyama and (Art) Toyotarou

Volume Information

Release Date: December 6, 2022
Days of Sales: 26
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 25,019
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): V-Jump
Serialization Date (JPN): Jun. 20, 2015
First Volume Released (US): May 2, 2017
Genre: Action-Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart

  Copies Sold Average Days of Sales
Vol. 14 14,098 542 26
Vol. 15 20,107 718 28
Vol. 16 23,315 666 35
Vol. 17 25,019 894 26
Analysis

This is Dragon Ball Super‘s best performance to date since Volume 14 in terms of monthly debut sales. Volume 17 was up by as much as 77.46% against the 26-day sales of Volume 14. It also sold more than Volumes 15 and 16 which were at 20,107 copies and 23,315 copies sold in their first 28 days and 35 days. The increase in sales here can be attributed to the latest theatrical film “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” that was initially released in Japan in June 2022, however, it may have been further stimulated by the release in the US which was on August 18, 2022.


8. Chainsaw Man Vol. 4 (↑4.98%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: April 6, 2021
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 24,790
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): October 6, 2021
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


9. My Hero Academia Vol. 1 (N/A)
by Kohei Horikoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: August 4, 2015
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 23,747
Link: [Right Stuf][Amazon]

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 7, 2014
First Volume Released (US): Aug. 4, 2015
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Themes: Battles, Powers, School Life
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Season 6 PV)

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart

  Copies Sold Average Days of Sales
Vol. 26 28,006 1,000 28
Vol. 27 36,665 1,309 28
Vol. 28 51,096 1,460 35
Vol. 29 51,321 1,833 28
Vol. 30 57,071 1,902 30
Vol. 31 38,816 1,493 26
Vol. 32 34,465 1,326 26

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Featured Image:
Jujutsu Kaisen

Previous: November 2022
Follow-up Chart: January 2023
Sources: Publishers Weekly; ICv2

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