This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Shonen Properties” reflects sales in all channels for 2009.  The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Shonen Manga -- 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Naruto

Viz Media

2

Bleach

Viz Media

3

Death Note

Viz Media

4

Rosario & Vampire

Viz Media

5

Full Metal Alchemist

Viz Media

6

Negima

Del Rey

7

Chibi Vampire

Tokyopop

8

Tsubasa

Del Rey

9

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Yen Press

10

D. Gray-Man

Viz Media

Note: Includes all channels

 


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."