This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Shonen Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Q1 2009.  The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 10 Shonen Properties Q1 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

Death Note

Viz Media

4

Rosario & Vampire

Viz Media

5

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

6

Tsubasa

Del Rey

7

Negima

Del Rey

8

D. Grayman

Viz Media

9

One Piece

Viz Media

10

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 2009, see "Graphic Novel Sales Up in 2008."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #65, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #65."