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.|
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Top 25 Manga Properties Q1 2009 | |
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
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1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
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2 |
Fruits Basket |
Tokyopop |
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3 |
Vampire Knight |
Viz Media |
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4 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
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5 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
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6 |
Rosario & Vampire |
Viz Media |
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7 |
Chibi Vampire |
Tokyopop |
|
8 |
Maxiumum Ride |
Yen Press |
|
9 |
Tsubasa |
Del Rey |
|
10 |
Bakugan |
Del Rey |
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11 |
Negima! |
Del Rey |
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12 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Viz Media |
|
13 |
Otomen |
Viz Media |
|
14 |
Shugo Chara |
Del Rey |
|
15 |
D. Grayman |
Viz Media |
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16 |
Skip Beat |
Viz Media |
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17 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
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18 |
Gentlemen's Alliance |
Viz Media |
|
19 |
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |
Yen Press |
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20 |
Captive Hearts |
Viz Media |
|
21 |
In Odd We Trust |
Del Rey |
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22 |
Nora: Last Chronicle of Devildom |
Viz Media |
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23 |
Black Cat |
Viz Media |
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24 |
Phoenix Wright |
Del Rey |
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25 |
Higurashi: When They Cry |
Yen Press |
Note: Includes all channels |
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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."