The best-selling manga of 2024

Summary

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

• One Piece placed second despite releasing three volumes, demonstrating lasting popularity.

• Frieren landed in the top 3 as the anime adaptation broadened its audience, boosting manga sales.

2024 has proven to be one of the best years for the anime and manga industry. Fans have been able to experience many new anime and manga series. Some of them had a greater impact on the public than others. In addition to the new titles, many older series have also returned.

A universally accepted way to gauge the popularity of a manga is to check its sales numbers and also reflect its success in the market. With that in mind, here are the best-selling manga of 2024.

10

Spy x Family

Copies sold: 2,662,408

Tatsuya Endo's Spy x Family has managed to sneak into the top 10 best-selling manga of 2024. From the beginning, readers have been obsessed with the main characters and, over time, the passion has only increased.

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

9

My academic world of heroes

Copies sold: 2,943,985

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

The manga was in its final story arc, so it's no surprise that it ended up as one of the best-selling titles of 2024. Even though the manga wrapped things up, the anime has yet to release the final season of the anime.

8

Haikyu!!

Copies sold: 3,077,085

Readers who love sports manga should give Haikyuu as a gift!! a possibility. Widely considered one of the best sports manga in history, Haikyuu!! made a name for itself with a compelling storyline and highlighting the challenges associated with the sport.

With the energetic Hinata at the epicenter, Haikyuu!! has captured the hearts of millions of people. Even though the manga has Haikyuu!! the fever won't go away anytime soon.

7

Kingdom

Copies sold: 3,234,204

Kingdom has been an ever-present figure on best-selling book lists, and that's no surprise given the quality of Yasuhisa Hara's writing. Kingdom is heavily inspired by Chinese history and gives readers a glimpse into how things were back then.

The manga has sold over 3 million copies as of 2024, which is a great achievement considering it doesn't have the same online presence as some Weekly Shonen Jump titles.

6

Kaiju No.8

Copies sold: 3,398,326

Kaiju no. 8 is written by Naoya Matsumoto. After its popularity on the Manga Plus service, it was only a matter of time before it was picked up for an anime adaptation.

Kaiju No. 8 performed impressively in terms of sales in 2024. It surpassed the likes of Kingdom, My Hero Academia and Spy x Family. With a second season of the anime on the way, sales of Kaiju No. 8 will see a noticeable increase.

5

Blue block

Copies sold: 3,881,269

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

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

4

The apothecary's diaries

Copies sold: 4,723,562

The Apothecary Diaries managed to sell over 4.5 million copies. It combines humor and wit, which makes for a really entertaining 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 gifted with incredible powers of deduction. By a stroke of luck, Maomao ends up in the back building where he meets Jinshi.

3

Frieren

Copies sold: 4,988,170

Frieren finished in the top 3 for the first time. Although he had a dedicated fan base, the anime adaptation exposed him to mainstream audiences. The anime adaptation helped the manga reach a wider audience, which in turn helped increase sales.

Frieren offers a different experience than most manga titles and has been a driving factor in its popularity. A second season of the anime has already been announced, which will probably air in 2025. There is therefore a good chance that the manga will end up among the bestsellers for the second consecutive year.

2

One piece

Copies sold: 5,250,210

One Piece had to settle for second place for the second consecutive year. 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 story arc in 2024, which boosted overall sales.

Oda also had to take more breaks due to his health, which led to a reduction in the number of chapters. One Piece fans hope that the author of their beloved series can overcome his health complications even if it means releasing fewer chapters next year.

1

Jujutsu Kaisen

Copies sold: 7,610,995

Jujutsu Kaisen took first place in terms of sales in 2024. The manga sold over 7 million copies and had a gap of over 2 million compared to One Piece. The manga's sales were so high because the series was in its final stage. Fans were eager to see how Yuji's story came to a conclusion.

Since the manga has ended, Jujutsu Kaisen is unlikely to retain the top spot in next year's rankings. However, it could end up in the top 3 if MAPPA releases the third season of the anime.