This chart of the ICv2 "Top 25 Manga Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Q1 2011.  The "Top 25" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 25 Manga Properties – Q1 2011

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Vampire Knight

Viz Media

3

Bleach

Viz Media

4

Black Butler

Yen Press

5

Fullmetal Alchemist

Viz Media

6

Death Note

Viz Media

7

Fruits Basket

Tokyopop

8

Dragon Ball Z

Viz Media

9

Soul Eater

Yen Press

10

One Piece

Viz Media

11

Blackbird

Viz Media

12

Hetalia

Tokyopop

13

Alice in the Country of Hearts

Tokyopop

14

Rosario + Vampire

Viz Media

15

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Viz Media

16

Bakuman

Viz Media

17

Pandora Hearts

Yen Press

18

Maximum Ride

Yen Press

19

Ouran High School Host Club

Viz Media

20

D. Gray Man

Viz Media

21

Yotsuba!

Yen Press

22

Dendeki Daisy

Viz Media

23

Shugo Chara

Del Rey Manga

24

Maid Sama

Tokyopop

25

High School of the Dead

Yen Press

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 2011, see "Non-Superheroes Strengthen."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #75, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #75."