Top 10 Shonen Properties – Full Year 2012 |
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
2 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
3 |
Black Butler |
Yen Press |
4 |
Rosario + Vampire |
Viz Media |
5 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
6 |
Soul Eater |
Yen Press |
7 |
Blue Exorcist |
Viz Media |
8 |
Maximum Ride |
Yen Press |
9 |
Pandora Hearts |
Yen Press |
10 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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From ICv2's 'Internal Correspondence' #81
Posted by ICv2 on March 8, 2013 @ 1:41 am CT
This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for the Full Year 2012. The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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