 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #66: Top 25 Manga Properties Spring 2009'Naruto' Still RulesPublished: 06/26/2009 03:41am This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2009. The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 25 Manga Properties Spring 2009
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Rank
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Title
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Publisher
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1
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Naruto
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Viz Media
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2
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Fruits Basket
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Tokyopop
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3
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Vampire Knight
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Viz Media
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4
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Bleach
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Viz Media
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5
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Death Note
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Viz Media
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6
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Rosario + Vampire
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Viz Media
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7
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Chibi Vampire
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Tokyopop
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8
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers
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Del Rey
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9
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Maximum Ride
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Yen Press
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10
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Tsubasa
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Del Rey
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11
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Negima!
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Del Rey
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12
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Viz Media
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13
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Gentleman's Alliance
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Viz Media
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14
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D. Gray-Man
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Viz Media
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15
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One Piece
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Viz Media
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16
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Shugo Chara
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Del Rey
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17
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Otomen
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Viz Media
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18
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Skip Beat
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Viz Media
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19
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Nora: Chronicle of Devildom
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Viz Media
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20
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Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
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Yen Press
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21
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XXXholic
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Del Rey
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22
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Black Cat
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Viz Media
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23
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Berserk
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Dark Horse
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24
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Captive Hearts
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Viz Media
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25
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Phantom Dream
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Tokyopop
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Note: Includes all channels
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For more information on the anime and manga market for Spring 2009, see "Anime Market Decline Slowing."
For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #66, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #66."
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