This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Shonen Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Summer 2014.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Shonen Franchises – Summer 2014

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Attack on Titan

Kodansha Comics

2

Naruto

Viz Media

3

Fairy Tail

Kodansha Comics

4

Soul Eater

Yen Press

5

One Piece

Viz Media

6

Black Butler

Yen Press

7

Death Note

Viz Media

8

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

9

Bleach

Viz Media

10

Blue Exorcist

Viz Media

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Summer 2014, see "Broadening Demo Driving GN Growth."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #86 with the full market reports, Pick Hits of the best upcoming releases, and reviews, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #86."