This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Q1 & Q2 2011. The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Top 10 Shonen Properties – Q1 & Q2 2011 |
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
2 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
3 |
Black Butler |
Yen Press |
4 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
5 |
Rosario + Vampire |
Viz Media |
6 |
Fullmetal Alchemist |
Viz Media |
7 |
Dragonball & DBZ |
Viz Media |
8 |
Soul Eater |
Yen Press |
9 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
10 |
Maximum Ride |
Yen Press |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 & Q2 2011, see "Signs of Event Fatigue in the Comic Market."
For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #76, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #76."