Manga Jujutsu Kaisen the best-selling title has solidified its position in the hearts of fans. With 7.610.995 copies sold, Jujutsu Kaisen has become the best-selling manga of 2024, surpassing the famous One Piece (nearly 5.280.000 copies) which surprised fans greatly.
The rankings are published by Oricon Japan – the leading organization that collects sales data in Japan. Oricon's weekly and yearly rankings are trusted, and serve as a reference for readers worldwide to gauge the most influential titles in Japan, measuring revenue success as well as influence on the publication of anime adaptations for famous titles.
Top 10 Best-Selling Manga of 2024. Jujutsu Kaisen tops the list!
The list of the top 10 best-selling manga of 2024 is announced as follows:
- Jujutsu Kaisen - 7.610.995 copies
- One Piece - 5.280.000 copies
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – 4.955.000 copies
- The Apothecary Diaries – 4.695.000 copies
- Blue Lock – 3.881.269 copies
- Kaiju No. 8 – 3.415.000 copies
- Kingdom – 3.235.000 copies
- Haikyu!! – 3.075.000 copies
- My Hero Academia – 2.910.000 copies
- SPY x FAMILY – 2.710.000 copies
Jujutsu Kaisen leads the list, outpacing many other famous titles by a wide margin. This is surprising because the list includes classics and breakthrough series in the manga industry. It is the result of several standout factors, from a compelling storyline that fits readers' tastes, to the anime release, marketing, and attractive accompanying services.
Reasons Why Jujutsu Kaisen Became the Champion on the Rankings
An analysis of Jujutsu Kaisen's success may come from the following reasons:
Explosion of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime adaptation. With a focus on sorcery, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime scores with stunning visuals, sound, and high-quality voice acting in action-packed scenes. The global popularity of the anime has helped expand the international market for the series. Although there are many competing adaptations, the anime's timely release will serve many readers both domestically and internationally.
Compelling storyline and controversial ending. The story of Jujutsu Kaisen is dramatic, with a cast of characters whose personalities are engaging and whose spectacular fight scenes appeal to readers who love mystical genres like sorcery. The year 2024 marks the final chapters of the series, which is also a reason many readers are keen to know the outcomes of battles and to resolve key plot knots. Owning the final volume is a common sentiment among many readers. Even though the ending is controversial, it has drawn more buyers and sparked a lively wave of discussion across the fan community on social media.
Effective marketing and attractive services. Jujutsu Kaisen has been marketed at major events in Japan and internationally, hosting signings and art exhibitions. The publisher regularly releases services bundled with the manga. Readers are given exclusive illustrations, bookmarks or character cards within the manga. Collectible toys JUJUTSU KAISEN Collectible Toy, video games, t-shirts or posters all “sell out” thanks to the series' appeal. Jujutsu Kaisen also appears on the list 10 Most Sought-After Gashapon Toys today.
2024 was a successful year for the series Jujutsu Kaisen, and the anime version released helped the series become more popular, with sales also rising rapidly. The final episodes of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime Jujutsu Kaisen will also be released in 2025, sure to delight fans with engaging twists and is expected to continue maintaining a high position on the weekly and yearly rankings.
