Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Overtakes One Piece as Best-Selling Manga in Japan for 2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has surpassed One Piece as the top-selling manga in Japan for 2019, with 12.1 million volumes sold. The success of Demon Slayer can be attributed to its popular anime adaptation, while One Piece still secured an impressive second place with over 10 million volumes sold.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Overtakes One Piece as Best-Selling Manga in Japan for 2019

In a surprising turn of events, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has dethroned One Piece as the top-selling manga in Japan for 2019. This marks the first time in 12 years that One Piece has not claimed the number one spot on Oricon’s annual comic ranking chart by series.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sold a staggering 12.1 million volumes, while One Piece sold 10.1 million volumes within the same time period surveyed by Oricon. This achievement is even more impressive considering that no single volume of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has reached the top of Oricon’s weekly chart, although the most recent volume, volume 17, came close at second place.

The success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba can be attributed to the popularity of its anime adaptation, which aired this year. As a result, all volumes of the manga experienced a significant boost in sales. In April, the series ranked in the top 10 of the monthly series ranking for the first time, securing the fifth spot. It then climbed to the number one position in August and remained there until October.

One Piece Holds Strong in Second Place

While Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba claimed the top spot, One Piece still managed to secure an impressive second place. Eiichiro Oda’s long-running pirate adventure sold over 10 million volumes, showcasing its enduring popularity among fans.

Notable Manga Series in the Top 10

Other notable manga series that made it to the top 10 include Kingdom by Yasuhisa Hara, which secured the third position with 7.7 million volumes sold, and The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu, which claimed the fourth spot with 7.5 million volumes sold.

The Quintessential Quintuplets by Negi Haruba, My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi, Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama, Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate, Kaguya-sama: Love is War by Aka Akasaka, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime manga by Fuse, Taiki Kawakami, and Mitz Vah round out the top 10 list.

The Impact of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Success

Overall, the manga industry in Japan continues to thrive, with these top-selling titles capturing the hearts and imaginations of readers. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s rise to the top serves as a testament to the power of a compelling story and the impact of a well-received anime adaptation. As the year comes to a close, fans eagerly anticipate what the next year will bring in terms of captivating manga series and their potential impact on the industry.