This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Shojo Properties” reflects sales in all channels for 2009. The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
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Top 10 Shojo Properties -- 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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Fruits Basket
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Tokyopop
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2
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Vampire Knight
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Viz Media
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3
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Ouran High School Host Club
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Viz Media
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4
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Ottomen
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Viz Media
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5
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Shugo Chara
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Del Rey
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6
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Wild Ones
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Viz Media
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7
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Kitchen Princess
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Del Rey
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8
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Absolute Boyfriend
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Viz Media
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9
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Skip Beat
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Viz Media
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10
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D.N. Angel
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Tokyopop
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Note: Includes all channels
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For more information on the graphic novel market for 2009, see "
Fewer Manga in 2010."
For more information on the release of the
ICv2's Internal Correspondence #70, and information on how to get the
ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "
ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #70."
