Jujutsu Kaisen Dominates 2025 Manga Sales, Leaving One Piece and My Hero Academia Behind!

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Summary

  • Jujutsu Kaisen remains best-selling manga in 2025 despite drop in sales.
  • Newcomer Dandadan shoots to #2 spot with 2.53 million copies sold.
  • Anime adaptations boost manga sales, impacting popularity and rankings.

In the first half of 2025, Jujutsu Kaisen maintained its dominance in the manga industry, topping the list of best-selling series as per Oricon’s mid-year sales report. Over the course of six months from November 2024 to May 2025, it sold an impressive 3.36 million copies. This remarkable figure allowed it to hold its ground against strong competitors such as a rapidly growing Dandadan and the consistently robust One Piece. Remarkably, despite experiencing a 27% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, it still outperformed every other title on the chart – an achievement even more impressive given that only two new volumes were released during this period.

The dominance persists, reinforcing Jujutsu Kaisen‘s position as a commercial powerhouse. In 2024 alone, it sold over 4.6 million copies, demonstrating that even though the series has ended, its hold on readers remains strong.

Oricon 2025 Mid-Year Manga Rankings: Full Top 10 Breakdown

Best-Selling Manga of 2025 (So Far)

Following closely behind Jujutsu Kaisen is Dandadan, soaring to second place by selling an impressive 2.53 million copies. This paranormal comedy-action series has greatly profited from its growing fanbase and ongoing digital success through Shonen Jump+. Blue Lock continued to be a top seller at #3, while One Piece maintained its position at #4 with close to 1.84 million copies even though only one volume was released. The My Hero Academia manga, possibly making its final appearance in the mid-year top 10 list, unexpectedly experienced a 38% increase in sales, earning it the #5 spot.

This year’s rankings were significantly influenced by the popularity of anime adaptations. The newcomer “Blue Box” made it to the top 10 at position 6 (with a whopping 1.69 million copies sold), fueled by the hype surrounding its anime version. “Sakamoto Days” and “Medalist” followed closely behind at positions 8 and 9 respectively; both series experienced a surge in interest due to their anime premieres this year. “The Apothecary Diaries”, a perennial bestseller, claimed the 7th spot, while the historical series “Kingdom” completed the list at position 10.

  1. Jujutsu Kaisen – 3,368,504
  2. Dandadan – 2,536,995
  3. Blue Lock – 1,898,324
  4. One Piece – 1,839,799
  5. My Hero Academia – 1,751,598
  6. Blue Box – 1,689,264
  7. The Apothecary Diaries – 1,582,118
  8. Sakamoto Days – 1,374,539
  9. Medalist – 1,313,454
  10. Kingdom – 1,300,753

Comparing 2025 Sales to Last Year’s Manga Chart

What Changed?

In comparison to the numbers expected for 2024, sales this year are generally lower overall. Last year, “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” sold more than 4.3 million copies and ranked second only behind Jujutsu Kaisen. However, in 2025, there is a significant decrease in Frieren’s presence on the sales charts – something that fans have expressed their concern about. Some believe this could be due to fewer new releases overall, while others suggest it might be an oversight given the manga’s enduring cultural impact.

Titles such as “Spy x Family”, “Haikyu!!” and “Mashle” have vanished entirely, paving the way for fresh contenders. This change indicates a transitioning environment where an anime’s release schedule and social hype are becoming increasingly influential factors in a manga’s success. Titles like “Medalist” and “Sakamoto Days”, which saw improved sales after their respective anime adaptations, seem to thrive in this new dynamic, having initially had more modest manga sales.

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2025-05-30 23:04