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 | ||
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Rank |
Title |
Publisher |
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1 |
Attack on Titan |
Kodansha Comics |
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2 |
Naruto |
Viz Media |
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3 |
Fairy Tail |
Kodansha Comics |
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4 |
Soul Eater |
Yen Press |
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5 |
One Piece |
Viz Media |
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6 |
Black Butler |
Yen Press |
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7 |
Death Note |
Viz Media |
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8 |
Fullmetal Alchemist |
Viz Media |
|
9 |
Bleach |
Viz Media |
|
10 |
Blue Exorcist |
Viz Media |
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Note: Includes all channels |
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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."