This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for the fukll year of 2008. The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 25 Manga Properties for 2008 |
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
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1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
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2 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
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3 |
Fruits Basket |
Tokyopop |
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4 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
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5 |
Vampire Knight |
Viz Media |
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6 |
Full Metal Alchemist |
Viz Media |
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7 |
Chibi Vampire |
Tokyopop |
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8 |
Black Cat |
Viz Media |
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9 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
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10 |
Tsubasa |
Del Rey |
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11 |
Absolute Boyfriend |
Viz Media |
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12 |
Loveless |
Tokyopop |
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13 |
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Viz Media |
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14 |
Negima! |
Del Rey |
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15 |
D. Grayman |
Viz Media |
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16 |
Gentlemen's Alliance |
Viz Media |
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17 |
Kingdom Hearts |
Tokyopop |
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18 |
Rosario & Vampire |
Viz Media |
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19 |
Kitchen Princess |
Del Rey |
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20 |
Plus Anima |
Tokyopop |
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21 |
.hack |
Tokyopop |
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22 |
Wild Ones |
Viz Media |
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23 |
High School Debut |
Viz Media |
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24 |
Shaman King |
Viz Media |
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25 |
Trinity Blood |
Tokyopop |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the manga market for 2008, see "Recession Catches Up With GNs in Q4."
For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #63, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide #63'."
