This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Properties" reflects sales in all channels for 2010. The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.



Top 10 Shonen Properties – 2010

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

One Piece

Viz Media

4

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

5

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

6

Death Note

Viz Media

7

Black Butler

Yen Press

8

D, Gray-Man

Viz Media

9

Soul Eater

Yen Press

10

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for 2010, see "2010 a Tough Year for Comics."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #74, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #74."