Best selling manga of 2024

Summary

  • Jujutsu Kaisen dominated manga sales in 2024 with over 7 million copies sold.

  • One Piece settled into second place despite the release of three volumes, showing its continued popularity.

  • Frieren made the top 3 because the anime adaptation expanded its audience and increased sales of the manga.

2024 turned out to be one of the best years for the anime and manga industry. Fans were able to experience many new anime and manga series. Some of them impressed the audience more than others. In addition to new titles, many older series have returned.

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A widely accepted way to measure the popularity of a manga is to check the sales numbers and it also reflects how well it is doing in the market. With that in mind, here are the best-selling manga of 2024.

10

Spy x Family

Number of copies sold: 2,662,408

Anya Forger in Spy × Family

Spy x Family

Release date

April 9, 2022

Creative

Tatsuya Endo

Tatsuya Endo's Spy x Family managed to slip into the top 10 best-selling manga of 2024. From the beginning, readers were obsessed with the main characters, and their fondness only increased as time went on.

Spy x Family follows the story of three characters who end up as a family under somewhat eccentric circumstances. Despite their differences, they show affection for each other in their own special way.

9

My Hero Academia

Number of copies sold: 2,943,985

Izuku-Midoriya-Fa-Jin-Quirk

Release date

April 3, 2016

Characters by

Kohei Horikoshi

Production company

Bones

My Hero Academia is one of the best manga series of the new generation. Written by Horikoshi Kohei, the manga gained popularity for its unique setting and world-building. After starting in 2014, the My Hero Academia manga ended in 2024.

The manga was in its final arc, so it's no wonder that it ended up being one of the best-selling titles of 2024. While the manga has wrapped everything up, the anime has yet to release its final anime series.

8

Haikyuu!!

Number of copies sold: 3,077,085

Hinata from Haikyuu open mouth

Release date

April 6, 2014

Studio

Production of IG

Creator

Haruichi Furudate

Readers who enjoy sports manga must give Haikyuu!! a chance. Widely regarded as one of the best sports manga in history, Haikyuu!! made a name for itself with a compelling story highlighting the challenges of the sport.

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With the energetic Hinata at the epicenter, Haikyuu!! captured the hearts of millions of people. Although the manga has, Haikyuu!! the fever is not going away anytime soon.

7

Kingdom

Number of copies sold: 3,234,204

kingdom-anime-features

Kingdom

Release date

October 8, 2014

Studio

Creator

Streaming services

Kingdom is a ubiquitous figure on the bestseller charts, and it's no surprise given the quality of Yasuhisa Hara's writing. Kingdom is heavily inspired by Chinese history and offers readers a glimpse of what it was like back then.

The manga has sold over 3 million copies as of 2024, which is quite an achievement considering that it does not have the same online presence as some of the Weekly Shonen Jump titles.

6

Kaiju no. 8

Number of copies sold: 3,398,326

Kaiju no. 8 - Kafka Hibino

Release date

April 13, 2024

Studio

Creator

Kaiju no. 8 written by Naoya Matsumoto. After his popularity on the Manga Plus service, it was only a matter of time before he was caught in an anime adaptation.

Kaiju no. 8 had an impressive showing in terms of sales in 2024. In sales, it surpassed, for example, Kingdom, My Hero Academia and Spy x Family. With the anime's second season on the way, Kaiju's sales of no. 8 will see a big increase.

5

Blue lock

Copies sold: 3,881,269

Isagi Flow

Release date

October 8, 2022

Studio

8 bits

Creator

Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Kodansha's Blue Lock became an instant fan favorite. Despite being a sports manga, it has managed to compete with some of the biggest names in the industry.

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Blue Lock is a story of determination and perseverance that pits talented players against hard workers. Blue Lock released a second anime season in 2024, but received mixed reception from fans due to the quality of the animation.

4

Pharmacy diaries

Number of copies sold: 4,723,562

Jinshi and maomao-4

Pharmacy diaries

Release date

October 22, 2023

Studio

OLM, TOHO animation studio

Creator

Natsu Hyuga

The Apothecary Diaries managed to sell over 4.5 million copies. It combines humor and wit to create a thoroughly enjoyable story. The Apothecary Diaries also has an excellent cast of characters, each of which elevates the quality.

Set in medieval China, the series follows the story of Maomao, an apothecary who is gifted with incredible powers of deduction. By chance, Maomao ends up in the back palace where he meets Jinshi.

3

Frieren

Copies sold: 4,988,170

Frieren Beyond Journey's End Part 2

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Release date

September 29, 2023

Studio

Creator

Frieren finished in the top 3 for the first time. While it had a dedicated fan base, the anime adaptation exposed it to a mainstream audience. The anime adaptation helped the manga reach a wider audience, which in turn helped boost sales.

Frieren offers a different experience than most manga titles and has been a driving factor in its popularity. The second season of the anime has already been announced and is likely to air in 2025. So there is a good chance that the manga will end up among the bestsellers for the second year in a row.

2

One piece

Number of copies sold: 5,250,210

Sanji unlocks his Ifrit Jiambe technique while fighting the Queen.

Release date

October 20, 1999

Studio

Toei animation

Creator

Eiichiro Oda

One Piece had to settle for second place for the second year in a row. The manga only released three new volumes and still managed to sell 5 million, which shows how popular the series is. The One Piece manga entered a new arc in 2024, increasing overall sales.

Oda also had to take several breaks due to his health, resulting in a reduced number of chapters. One Piece fans will be hoping that the creator of their beloved series will be able to overcome health complications, even if it means that he will publish fewer chapters next year.

1

Jujutsu Kaisen

Number of copies sold: 7,610,995

Jujutsu Kaisen

Release date

October 3, 2020

Studio

MAP

Creator

Gege Akutami

Jujutsu Kaisen ranked first in sales in 2024. The manga sold over 7 million copies and had a gap of over 2 million on One Piece. Manga sales were so high because the series was in its final stages. Fans watched desperately as Yuji's story came to its conclusion.

Since the manga has ended, it is unlikely that Jujutsu Kaisen will retain the top spot for next year. However, he could end up in the top 3 if MAPPA releases a third season of the anime.

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