Top 10 Best-Selling Manga of All Time
In the number 10 position is My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi, which has recently surpassed 100 million copies sold, making it one of the most popular titles among anime fans worldwide.
Ranking at number 9 is Fist of the North Star, a classic shounen manga written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, which has also achieved 100 million copies sold.
The immensely popular manga Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki has sold 120 million copies, securing the 8th position in the best-selling list of Weekly Shonen Jump.
Coming in at number 7 is Bleach by Tite Kubo. During its serialization, Bleach was considered one of the “Big Three” alongside Naruto and One Piece.
The action-packed manga Demon Slayer/Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge is one of the biggest names in contemporary shounen, with a staggering 150 million copies sold, making it the top-selling title in the Weekly Shonen Jump catalog.
The classic comedy manga Kochikame by Osamu Akimoto has sold over 157 million copies, placing it in the 5th position. Following closely is the famous sports manga Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue, which has sold 170 million copies.
In the 3rd position is Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, which has sold 250 million copies worldwide. The legendary author Akira Toriyama, who opened the doors for other shounen titles, is recognized for the iconic Dragon Ball, which has sold 300 million copies and continues to expand its influence.
The best-selling manga in the history of Weekly Shonen Jump is none other than One Piece. Created by Eiichiro Oda, it has shattered numerous records over its 27 years of serialization and is sure to break even more in the future. Since its debut in the magazine, One Piece has sold over 516.566 million copies, making it the highest-selling manga in Weekly Shonen Jump history.
