This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Summer 2013.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.



 

Top 10 Shonen Properties – Summer 2013

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Black Butler

Yen Press

3

Soul Eater

Yen Press

4

Attack on Titan

Kodansha Comics

5

Bleach

Viz Media

6

Blue Exorcist

Viz Media

7

Fairy Tail

Kodansha Comics

8

One Piece

Viz Media

9

Death Note

Viz Media

10

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Summer 2013, see "Graphic Novels on the Rise."
 
For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #83, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #83."