This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Q3 2010.  The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.





Top 25 Manga Properties – Q3 2010

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Once Piece

Viz Media

3

Vampire Knight

Viz Media

4

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

5

Bleach

Viz Media

6

Death Note

Viz Media

7

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

8

Black Bird

Viz Media

9

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

10

Black Butler

Yen Press

11

Alice in the Country of Hearts

Tokyopop

12

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

13

Soul Eater

Yen Press

14

Yotsuba!

Yen Press

15

Fruits Basket

Tokyopop

16

Shugo Chara

Del Rey

17

Negima

Del Rey

18

Ouran High School Host Club

Viz Media

19

Tsubasa

Del Rey

20

Pandora Hearts

Yen Press

21

Otomen

Viz Media

22

Fairy Tale

Del Rey

23

Hellsing

Dark Horse Comics

24

Biomega

Viz Media

25

Dragon Ball

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q3 2010, see "Soft Market Seeks Bestsellers."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #73, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #73."