This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Shonen Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2009.  The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 10 Shonen Properties Spring 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

Death Note

Viz Media

4

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

5

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

6

Tsubasa

Del Rey

7

Negima!

Del Rey

8

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

9

D. Gray-Man

Viz Media

10

One Piece

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the anime and manga market for Spring 2009, see "Anime Market Decline Slowing."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #66, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #66."