Top Manga Sold in the US: October 2023

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It is also worth noting that the data presented on both ICv2 and Publishers Weekly come from The NPD Group, more specifically through their subsidiary, Circana BookScan. The entity uses point of sale (POS) to track sales of products, but it does not cover the entirety of the US market since some stores do not participate in Circana’s daily reporting. As of the time of writing, according to NPD’s webpage, the Circana BookScan only covers approximately 85% of the total trade print books sold in the country.

Top 20 Manga Sold in the U.S. by ICv2
(October 1 – October 28)


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

Volume Information

Release Date: October 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 26
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): Oct. 6, 2020
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


2. Spy x Family Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: October 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 12
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


3. Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Naoya Matsumoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 19
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 3, 2020
First Volume Released (US): Dec. 7, 2021
Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


4. Berserk Deluxe Vol. 1 HC (↑7)
by Kentaro Miura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 26, 2019
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 49.99 USD
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Link: 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


5. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1 (↓1)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 3, 2019
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


6. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (↓1)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: January 5, 2021
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


7. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 20 (↓5)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: August 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


8. My Hero Academia Vol. 35 (↓7)
by Kohei Horikoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: September 5, 2023
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


9. Komi Can’t Communicate Vol. 27 (NEW)
by Tomohito Oda

Volume Information

Release Date: October 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 19
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date (JPN): May 18, 2016
First Volume Released (US): Jun. 11, 2019
Genre: Comedy, Drama, School Life
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Additional Comments

Komi Can’t Communicate was last seen on Publishers Weekly Top 10 monthly bestseller list with its 25th volume that sold 9,173 copies in its first 19 days then Volume 26 sold 9,123 copies in its first 26 days in August 2023 representing a drop of 0.55% against its last despite the longer days of sales. Volume 27 did not breach the weekly charts in its first 5 days of release.


10. Spy x Family Vol. 1 (↓2)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: June 2, 2020
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


11. Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 (↓2)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 6, 2021
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


12. Chainsaw Man Box Set: Includes Volumes 1-11 (↑8)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: September 26, 2023
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 99.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): Oct. 6, 2020
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


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

Volume Information

Release Date: October 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 19
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Apr. 6, 2021
First Volume Released (US): Oct. 11, 2022
Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Thriller
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Additional Comments

Dandadan was last seen placing 17th on ICv2 list for the month of July 2023.


14. One Piece Vol. 103 (↓1)
by Eiichiro Oda

Volume Information

Release Date: July 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 22, 1997
First Volume Released (US): Jun. 25, 2003
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Themes: Adventure, Battles, Powers
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube


15. Hunter x Hunter Vol. 37 (NEW)
by Yoshihiro Togashi

Volume Information

Release Date: October 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 26
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date (JPN): Mar. 3, 1998
First Volume Released (US): Apr. 5, 2005
Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube

Additional Comments

Please note that the last volume was released on August 6, 2019 in the US.


16. Mimi’s Tales of Terror (NEW)
by (Story) Hirokatsu Kihara, Ichiro Nakayama and (Art) Junji Ito

Volume Information

Release Date: October 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 24.00 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): N/A
Serialization Date (JPN): 2002 to 2003
First Volume Released (US): Oct. 24, 2023
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Thriller
Official Web Page (JPN): N/A

Other Information

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


17. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 2 (↓3)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: February 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


18. Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol. 1 (↓8)
by Koyoharu Gotouge

Volume Information

Release Date: July 3, 2018
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


19. Dragon Ball Super Vol. 19 (↓16)
by (Story) Akira Toriyama and (Art) Toyotarou

Volume Information

Release Date: September 5, 2023
Days of Sales: 28
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Link: 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


20. Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Kamome Shirahama

Volume Information

Release Date: October 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 26
Price: 12.99 USD
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Morning Two
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 22, 2016
First Volume Released (US): Apr. 9, 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural
Official Web Page (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube

Additional Comments

This is Witch Hat Atelier‘s first ever appearance on any of the American charts the Blog tracks.


Top 5 Manga Sold in the U.S. by Publishers Weekly
(Five-week Period October 1 – November 3)


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

Volume Information

Release Date: October 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 32
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units sold: 63,318
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Dec. 3, 2018
First Volume Released (US): Oct. 6, 2020
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
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. 4 29,175 1,122 26
Vol. 5 37,846 1,147 33
Vol. 6 36,453 1,919 19
Vol. 7 38,883 1,496 26
Vol. 8 46,860 1,802 26
Vol. 9 55,943 1,695 33
Vol. 10 65,657 2,525 26
Vol. 11 73,354 2,821 26
Vol. 12 63,318 1,979 32
Analysis

Chainsaw Man Volume 12 still maintains a huge advantage against many of its past volumes. Considering its 32 days of sales and at 63,318 copies, the 12th volume has sold 67.30% and 13.18% more than Volume 5 and Volume 9, both in their first 33 days. However, against more recent volumes such as Volume 10 and Volume 11, of which the two only have 26 days of sales here, Volume 12 has sold 3.56% and 13.68% less. The Manga has show strong buildup leading to its Anime adaptation which can be seen from Volume 9 to Volume 11 with the latter being the series’ peak for now at 73,354 copies sold in its first 26 days.


2. Spy x Family Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Tatsuya Endo

Volume Information

Release Date: October 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 18
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 29,806
Link: 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: Chart

  Copies Sold Average Days of Sales
Vol. 5 18,653 565 33
Vol. 6 15,802 608 26
Vol. 7 37,518 1,443 26
Vol. 8 33,926 2,827 12
Vol. 9 39,644 3,304 12
Vol. 10 29,806 1,656 18
Analysis

The 29,806 copies sold for Spy x Family Volume 10 retains its huge lead against the 33-day and 26-day sales of Volume 5 and Volume 6 by 59.79% and 88.62%. That said, against the much shorter, 12-day sales of Volume 8 and Volume 9, the 10th volume has sold 12.14% and 24.82% fewer copies. Like Chainsaw Man, the series has seen a strong demand for its volumes that occur about the time Volume 7 was released (April 5, 2022) in anticipation of its Anime’s 1st season adaptation that aired from April 9 to June 25, 2022. The latest outcome marks its first drop after strong momentum shown as the series approaches its Anime adaptation and throughout its broadcast (see Volume 7 to Volume 9).


3. Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Naoya Matsumoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 25
Price: 11.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 16,055
Link: Amazon

Manga Information

Serialization (JPN): Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date (JPN): Jul. 3, 2020
First Volume Released (US): Dec. 7, 2021
Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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. 2 23,793 915 26
Vol. 3 27,150 1,429 19
Vol. 4 21,456 1,129 19
Vol. 5 20,202 1,063 19
Vol. 6 19,765 1,040 19
Vol. 7 17,384 669 26
Vol. 8 16,055 642 25
Analysis

Kaiju No. 8 continues to project a decline in copies sold in the US with Volume 8 unable to repeat the strong performances of many of its past volumes, for instance the 19-day sales of Volume 3 to Volume 6. Against the 26-day sales of Volume 7, however, Volume 8 only noted a small 7.64% drop in sales despite its 1-day shorter days of sales. With its Anime adaptation on the horizon, expected to land some time in 2024, we may see a boost in demand for its volumes.


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

Volume Information

Release Date: March 26, 2019
Days of Sales: 34
Price: 49.99 USD
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Units Sold: 12,834
Link: 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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A


5. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1 (↑%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 3, 2019
Days of Sales: 34
Price: 9.99 USD
Publisher: Viz Media
Units Sold: 12,798
Link: 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 2,600 12
Vol. 19 29,110 2,426 12
Vol. 20 28,507 1,500 19

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Chainsaw Man

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