This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2009.  The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 25 Manga Properties Spring 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Fruits Basket

Tokyopop

3

Vampire Knight

Viz Media

4

Bleach

Viz Media

5

Death Note

Viz Media

6

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

7

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

8

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Del Rey

9

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

10

Tsubasa

Del Rey

11

Negima!

Del Rey

12

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

13

Gentleman's Alliance

Viz Media

14

D. Gray-Man

Viz Media

15

One Piece

Viz Media

16

Shugo Chara

Del Rey

17

Otomen

Viz Media

18

Skip Beat

Viz Media

19

Nora: Chronicle of Devildom

Viz Media

20

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

21

XXXholic

Del Rey

22

Black Cat

Viz Media

23

Berserk

Dark Horse

24

Captive Hearts

Viz Media

25

Phantom Dream

Tokyopop

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the anime and manga market for Spring 2009, see "Anime Market Decline Slowing."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #66, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #66."