This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties Q2 2009” reflects sales in all channels for Q2 2009.  The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 25 Manga Properties Q2 2009

 

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Fruits Basket

Tokyopop

3

Vampire Knight

Viz Media

4

Bleach

Viz Media

5

Death Note

Viz Media

6

Rosario & Vampire

Viz Media

7

Full Metal Alchemist

Viz Media

8

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

9

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

10

Negima

Del Rey

11

Tusbasa

Del Rey

12

Gentleman's Agreement

Viz Media

13

Ottomen

Viz Media

14

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

15

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

16

D. Grayman

Viz Media

17

Ouran High School Host Club

Viz Media

18

Wild Ones

Viz Media

19

Kitchen Princess

Del Rey

20

xxxHolid

Del Rey

21

Captive Hearts

Viz Media

22

Ral + Grad

Viz Media

23

Berserk

Dark Horse

24

Shugo Chara

Del Rey

25

Code Geass

Bandai

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q2 2009, see "Graphic Novel Sales Dip."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #67, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #67."