This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Anime Properties” reflects sales in all channels in September, October and the first half of November 2008. The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
|
Rank |
Property |
Publisher |
Format |
Rating |
|
1 |
Dragon Ball Z |
Funimation |
Movie |
TVPG |
|
2 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
TV Anime |
16+ |
|
3 |
Afro Samurai |
Funimation |
TV Anime |
TVMA |
|
4 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
TV Anime |
16+ |
|
5 |
Batman: Gotham Knight |
Warner Bros. |
Movie |
PG13 |
|
6 |
Pokemon |
Viz Media |
TV Anime |
All Ages |
|
7 |
Hellsing Ultimate |
Funimation |
OVA |
TV16 |
|
8 |
Devil May Cry |
Funimation |
TV Anime |
TVMA |
|
9 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
TV Anime |
13+ |
|
10 |
Black Lagoon |
Funimation |
TV Anime |
16+ |
For more information on the anime market for Fall 2008, see "Projected Manga Releases Down in 2009."
For more information on the release of the ICv2 Guide #62: Manga/Anime, and information on how to get the ICv2 Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Guide #62: Manga/Anime'."
