This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Q1 2009.  The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 25 Manga Properties Q1 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

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

8

Maxiumum Ride

Yen Press

9

Tsubasa

Del Rey

10

Bakugan

Del Rey

11

Negima!

Del Rey

12

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

13

Otomen

Viz Media

14

Shugo Chara

Del Rey

15

D. Grayman

Viz Media

16

Skip Beat

Viz Media

17

One Piece

Viz Media

18

Gentlemen's Alliance

Viz Media

19

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

20

Captive Hearts

Viz Media

21

In Odd We Trust

Del Rey

22

Nora: Last Chronicle of Devildom

Viz Media

23

Black Cat

Viz Media

24

Phoenix Wright

Del Rey

25

Higurashi: When They Cry

Yen Press

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 2009, see "Graphic Novel Sales Up in 2008."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #65, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #65."