This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Shonen Properties” reflects sales in all channels for 2009. The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.|
Top 10 Shonen Manga -- 2009 | ||
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
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1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
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2 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
|
3 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
|
4 |
Rosario & Vampire |
Viz Media |
|
5 |
Full Metal Alchemist |
Viz Media |
|
6 |
Negima |
Del Rey |
|
7 |
Chibi Vampire |
Tokyopop |
|
8 |
Tsubasa |
Del Rey |
|
9 |
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |
Yen Press |
|
10 |
D. Gray-Man |
Viz Media |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the graphic novel market for 2009, see "Fewer Manga in 2010."
For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #70, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #70."
