This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties Q3 2009” reflects sales in all channels for Q3 2009.  The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 25 Manga Properties -- Q3 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

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

9

Negima

Del Rey

10

Ouran High School Host Club

Viz Media

11

Tsubasa

Del Rey

12

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

13

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

14

Ottomen

Viz Media

15

D.N. Angel

Tokyopop

16

D. Gray-Man

Viz Media

17

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

18

Wild Ones

Viz Media

19

Shugo Chara

Del Rey

20

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei

Del Rey

21

One Piece

Viz Media

22

Berserk

Dark Horse

23

The Gentlemen's Alliance

Viz Media

24

Return To Labyrinth

Tokyopop

25

Skip Beat

Viz Media

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q3 2009, see "Graphic Novels Down, Games Up."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #69, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #69."