 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #67: Top 25 Manga Properties Q2 2009'Naruto' Dominates MangaPublished: 07/30/2009 02:36am This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties Q2 2009” reflects sales in all channels for Q2 2009. The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 25 Manga Properties Q2 2009
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Rank |
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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Full Metal Alchemist
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Viz Media
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8
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Chibi Vampire
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Tokyopop
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9
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Maximum Ride
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Yen Press
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10
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Negima
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Del Rey
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11
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Tusbasa
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Del Rey
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12
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Gentleman's Agreement
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Viz Media
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13
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Ottomen
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Viz Media
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14
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
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Yen Press
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15
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Viz Media
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16
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D. Grayman
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Viz Media
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17
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Ouran High School Host Club
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Viz Media
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18
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Wild Ones
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Viz Media
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19
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Kitchen Princess
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Del Rey
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20
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xxxHolid
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Del Rey
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21
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Captive Hearts
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Viz Media
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22
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Ral + Grad
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Viz Media
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23
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Berserk
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Dark Horse
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24
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Shugo Chara
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Del Rey
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25
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Code Geass
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Bandai
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Note: Includes all channels
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For more information on the graphic novel market for Q2 2009, see "Graphic Novel Sales Dip."
For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #67, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #67." |
