During the exciting month of July, Eiichiro Oda 's manga , One Piece , has been crowned the absolute king of sales in Japan. The Straw Hat Crew have conquered not only the seas, but the charts as well, racking up an impressive total of 1,619,508 copies sold ! This outstanding feat has secured its well-deserved position at the top of the monthly ranking.
In fierce competition, Gege Akutami 's Jujutsu Kaisen manga took second place , achieving a total of 1,493,302 copies sold . No doubt the mystery and magic of this wizarding world have continued to draw in readers eager for more.
We cannot forget the magnetic power of Oshi no Ko , the work of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, who completed the podium in third position with an outstanding number of 1,274,701 copies sold . After dominating in the months of May and June, his move to this position has left many surprised.
One Piece 's victory is no surprise considering the exceptional circumstances surrounding its success. During the first week of July, Volume 106 of the manga was released, which is sure to add to the excitement of the fans. Furthermore, the anime adaptation was about to feature one of the most anticipated moments in the entire work. The combination of these factors has continued to keep fans on their toes and has driven sales to stratospheric heights.
For its part, Jujutsu Kaisen 's brilliant rise to second place can be partly attributed to the recent release of a new compiled volume. However, there is no doubt that the excitement has also been inflamed by the broadcast of the second season, which is on the verge of adapting one of the most anticipated story arcs , keeping readers captivated by the pages of this dark and compelling universe.
In short, July 2023 has been an exciting month for manga lovers in Japan. One Piece continues to demonstrate its impeccable dominance, Jujutsu Kaisen has climbed the ranks with its unwavering spell, and Oshi no Ko has maintained its charm despite a minor stumble in the rankings. The world of manga continues to fill fans with excitement and leave us eager for what the future holds!
Source: WSJ Manga
