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




 

Top 10 Anime Properties Spring 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Afro Samurai Resurrection

Funimation

2

Naruto

Viz Media

3

Dragon Ball Z

Funimation

4

Ouran High School Host Club

Funimation

5

Cowboy Bebop Remix

Bandai

6

Yu Yu Hakusho

Funimation

7

Full Metal Alchemist

Funimation

8

Pokemon

Viz Media

9

Bleach

Viz Media

10

Code Geass

Bandai

 

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."