This chart of the ICv2 "Top 25 Manga Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2012. The "Top 25" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.|
Top 25 Manga Properties – Spring 2012 |
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
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1 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
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2 |
Sailor Moon |
Kodansha Comics |
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3 |
Rosario + Vampire |
Viz Media |
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4 |
Black |
Yen Press |
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5 |
Blue Exorcist |
Viz Media |
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6 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
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7 |
Blackbird |
Viz Media |
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8 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
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9 |
Soul Eater |
Yen Press |
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10 |
Maximum Ride |
Yen Press |
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11 |
Bakuman |
Viz Media |
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12 |
Fullmetal Alchemist |
Viz Media |
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13 |
High School of the Dead |
Yen Press |
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14 |
Pandora Hearts |
Yen Press |
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15 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
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16 |
Dragon Ball/DBZ |
Viz Media |
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17 |
Vampire Knight |
Viz Media |
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18 |
Negima! |
Kodansha Comics |
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19 |
Spice & Wolf |
Yen Press |
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20 |
Dawn of Arcana |
Viz Media |
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21 |
Skip Beat |
Viz Media |
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22 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Viz Media |
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23 |
Sakura Hime |
Viz Media |
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24 |
Durarara |
Yen Press |
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25 |
Shugo Chara |
Kodansha Comics |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the graphic novel market for Spring 2012, see "Spring Comics Market Rebound."
For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #79, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #79."