 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #65: Top 25 Manga Properties Q1 2009'Naruto' Still TopsPublished: 06/10/2009, Last Updated: 06/12/2009 11:39am This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Q1 2009. The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 25 Manga Properties Q1 2009
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Rank
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Title
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Publisher
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1
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Naruto
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Viz Media
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2
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Fruits Basket
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Tokyopop
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3
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Vampire Knight
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Viz Media
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4
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Bleach
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Viz Media
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5
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Death Note
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Viz Media
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6
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Rosario & Vampire
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Viz Media
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7
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Chibi Vampire
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Tokyopop
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8
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Maxiumum Ride
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Yen Press
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9
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Tsubasa
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Del Rey
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10
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Bakugan
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Del Rey
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11
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Negima!
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Del Rey
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12
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Viz Media
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13
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Otomen
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Viz Media
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14
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Shugo Chara
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Del Rey
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15
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D. Grayman
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Viz Media
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16
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Skip Beat
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Viz Media
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17
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One Piece
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Viz Media
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18
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Gentlemen's Alliance
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Viz Media
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19
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
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Yen Press
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20
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Captive Hearts
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Viz Media
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21
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In Odd We Trust
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Del Rey
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22
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Nora: Last Chronicle of Devildom
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Viz Media
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23
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Black Cat
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Viz Media
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24
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Phoenix Wright
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Del Rey
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25
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Higurashi: When They Cry
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Yen Press
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 2009, see "Graphic Novel Sales Up in 2008."
For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #65, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #65."
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