As the end of the year approaches, various fields typically reflect on their successes, and the manga industry is no exception. This sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with annual revenue figures compiled by Japan’s Oricon ranking showcasing the best-selling manga titles in Japan.
Despite the surprise of many, Chainsaw Man did not secure the top position. Instead, the leading title is Blue Lock, a work that has received considerable acclaim and recognition this year.
In fact, Blue Lock topped Oricon’s annual revenue chart for 2023, with nearly 11 million copies sold between November 2022 and November 2023. This series is often compared to other popular sports manga like Haikyuu!! and Slam Dunk.
Below are the top 10 best-selling manga of 2023:
- 1. Blue Lock – 10.52 million
- 2. Jujutsu Kaisen – 8.54 million
- 3. One Piece – 7.18 million
- 4. Oshi no Ko – 5.40 million
- 5. Chainsaw Man – 5.35 million
- 6. Slam Dunk – 5.00 million
- 7. Spy x Family – 4.32 million
- 8. My Hero Academia – 3.52 million
- 9. Tokyo Revengers – 3.21 million
- 10. Kingdom – 3.19 million
Among the most sold manga, there are both new releases and established titles. In addition to the top 10 listed above, the next best-selling manga features a diverse range, including new titles such as Do Not Say Mystery and The Apothecary Diaries.
For those interested, Oricon has also released the remainder of the best-selling manga of 2023:
- 11. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- 12. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
- 13. The Apothecary Diaries
- 14. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
- 15. Kaiju No. 8
- 16. Do Not Say Mystery
- 17. Sakamoto Days
- 18. Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- 19. Aoashi
- 20. Detective Conan
- 21. Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
- 22. My Lv999 Love Story With Yamada-kun
- 23. Record of Ragnarok
- 24. Blue Box
- 25. Bocchi the Rock
This list highlights a broader range of popular titles beyond the top 10, reflecting the continuous development and diversity within the manga industry.
