This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties Q3 2009” reflects sales in all channels for Q3 2009. The “Top 25” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 25 Manga Properties -- Q3 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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Full Metal Alchemist
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Viz Media
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8
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Maximum Ride
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Yen Press
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9
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Negima
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Del Rey
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10
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Ouran High School Host Club
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Viz Media
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11
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Tsubasa
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Del Rey
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12
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Chibi Vampire
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Tokyopop
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13
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
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Yen Press
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14
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Ottomen
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Viz Media
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15
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D.N. Angel
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Tokyopop
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16
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D. Gray-Man
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Viz Media
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17
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Yu-Gi-Oh!
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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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Shugo Chara
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Del Rey
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20
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Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
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Del Rey
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21
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One Piece
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Viz Media
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22
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Berserk
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Dark Horse
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23
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The Gentlemen's Alliance
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Viz Media
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24
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Return To Labyrinth
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Tokyopop
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25
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Skip Beat
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Viz Media
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Note: Includes all channels |
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For more information on the graphic novel market for Q3 2009, see "
Graphic Novels Down, Games Up."
For more information on the release of the
ICv2 Insider's Guide #69, and information on how to get the
ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "
ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #69."
