This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Q1 & Q2 2011.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Shonen Properties – Q1 & Q2 2011

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

Black Butler

Yen Press

4

Death Note

Viz Media

5

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

6

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

7

Dragonball & DBZ

Viz Media

8

Soul Eater

Yen Press

9

One Piece

Viz Media

10

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 & Q2 2011, see "Signs of Event Fatigue in the Comic Market."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #76, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #76."