This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Summer 2011.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Shonen Properties – Summer 2011

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

Black Butler

Yen Press

4

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

5

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

6

Soul Eater

Yen Press

7

Blue Exorcist

Viz Media

8

One Piece

Viz Media

9

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

10

Bakuman

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Summer 2011, see "Comics in Turnaround?"

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #77, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #77."