Best-selling comics of 2024

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• Jujutsu Kaisen dominated comic sales in 2024, selling over 7 million copies.

• One Piece showed its unwavering popularity by settling in second place despite the release of three volumes.

• Frieren ranked in the top three as the anime adaptation expanded its audience and boosted manga sales.

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

A common way to measure the popularity of a comic is to look at its sales, which also reflects how well the comic is doing in the market. With that in mind, here are the best-selling comics of 2024.

10

spy x family

Number of units sold: 2,662,408

Tatsuya Endo's Spy x Family has sneaked into the top 10 best-selling manga of 2024. From the beginning, readers were obsessed with the protagonist, and over time, their affinity only grew.

Spy x Family follows the story of three characters who become a family under somewhat unusual circumstances. Despite their differences, they show their affection for each other in their own special ways.

9

My Hero Academia

Number of units sold: 2,943,985

My Hero Academia is one of the best new generation manga series. This manga, written by Kohei Horikoshi, gained popularity for its unique setting and world-building. The My Hero Academia manga started in 2014 and was completed in 2024.

The comic was in its last issue, so it's no surprise that it ended up being one of the best-selling titles of 2024. Although the manga has concluded, the anime is yet to release the final season of the anime.

8

Haikyu!!

Number of units sold: 3,077,085

Readers who like sports comics must read Haikyuu!! opportunity. Haikyuu is considered one of the best sports comics of all time!! It has gained a reputation for its compelling storylines and emphasis on sports-related challenges.

Haikyuu centered around the energetic Hinata!! It captured the hearts of millions. It's in the comics too, but Haikyuu!! Heat doesn't go away easily.

7

kingdom

Number of units sold: 3,234,204

Kingdom is a constant presence on bestseller lists, and considering the quality of Yasuhisa Hara's writing, this is not surprising. Kingdom is heavily inspired by Chinese history and shows readers what things were like back then.

The comic sold more than 3 million copies in 2024. This is a huge achievement considering it doesn't have as much of an online presence as some of Weekly Shonen Jump's titles.

6

Monster No. 8

Number of units sold: 3,398,326

The author of Monster No.8 is Naoya Matsumoto. After gaining popularity on the Manga Plus service, it was only a matter of time before it was adapted into an anime.

Kaiju No. 8 has been impressive in terms of sales in 2024. It surpassed Kingdom, My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, etc. As the anime's second season progresses, sales of Monster No. 8 will likely increase significantly.

5

blue rock

Number of units sold: 3,881,269

Kodansha's Blue Lock quickly became a fan favorite. Despite being a sports comic, it was able to compete with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Blue Lock is a story of determination and perseverance that pits talented athletes against hard workers. Blue Lock released season 2 of the anime in 2024, but it received mixed reactions from fans due to the quality of the animation.

4

apothecary diary

Number of units sold: 4,723,562

Apothecary Diaries has sold over 4.5 million copies. Humor and wit combine to create a thoroughly enjoyable story. Apothecary Diaries also has an excellent cast of characters, each of whom adds to the quality.

Set in medieval China, the series follows the story of Maomao, a pharmacist with incredible powers of deduction. Luckily, Mao Mao arrives at the back palace and meets Jin Shi there.

3

freeren

Number of units sold: 4,988,170

Frieren finished in the top three for the first time. Although it had a devoted fan base, it was exposed to a mainstream audience through its anime adaptation. 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 this has been the driving force behind its popularity. The second season of the anime has already been announced and will most likely air in 2025. Therefore, it is likely that the comic will be among the bestsellers for two years in a row.

2

one piece

Number of units sold: 5,250,210

One Piece had to settle for second place for two years in a row. Although the manga released only three new volumes, it still sold five million copies, proving the series' popularity. The One Piece manga is entering a new issue in 2024, resulting in a surge in overall sales.

Oda also had to take several breaks due to his health, which reduced the number of chapters. One Piece fans will be hoping that the author of their beloved series can overcome his health issues, even if it means releasing fewer chapters next year.

1

Do a jujutsu

Number of units sold: 7,610,995

Jujutsu Kaisen ranks first in terms of sales in 2024. The manga sold over 7 million copies, with a gap of over 2 million copies compared to One Piece. Sales of the manga were very high as the series was in its final stages. Fans are desperately looking forward to seeing how Yuji's story concludes.

Considering that the manga has ended, it's highly unlikely that Yujutsukaisen will retain its top spot in next year's rankings. However, once MAPPA releases season 3 of the anime, it could make it into the top three.