Entertainment has always been one of the pursuits of mankind. It has outlasted even the pursuit of knowledge and what better way to entertain oneself than with manga?
Have you ever wondered which manga are the bestselling manga of all time? If you have, this top 10 list of bestselling manga of all time, which includes manga from almost 70 years ago, will sate your curiosity.
10Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Demon Slayer is the newest addition to the bestselling manga of all time. The manga took off when the anime was released and took the world by storm. Due to the great quality of art and unique story, it has sold millions of copies quickly. The recorded number of copies is 150 million.
9KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops
KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops is a comedy manga by Osamu Akimoto. The manga started in 1976 it was even adapted into anime. KochiKame has over 1,000 chapters, and they have been compiled into 201 volumes.
It was a very well-spread manga, and since it has such a huge number of volumes, it is no surprise that just in Japan, tens of millions of copies were sold. The total comes to around 157 million copies.
8Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk is the representation of sports manga. It started the wave of approaching the intense sports atmosphere and adapting into manga stories and inspired the likes of Kuroko Basket. With 170 million copies sold, the manga started a hype for basketball in Japan.
7Black Jack
Black Jack is a name that might sound new or unfamiliar to the new generation of anime and manga lovers. But a veteran knows it was one of the most influential and famous manga of its time. The unique plot and the medical aspect intrigued so many that the manga sold 176 million copies worldwide.
6Naruto
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto is one of the most famous manga ever with the franchise living on with the continuations like Boruto till date. Naruto had a massive following in Western countries, leading to the manga being sought out to be collected. The manga has sold around 250 million copies until now.
5Doraemon
Doraemon is a manga series that was meant for kids. After the televised anime came about, the unique plot and futuristic gadgets attracted young and old audiences. The series has over 1000 chapters and sold over 250 million copies. It was started back in 1969.
4Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball started a revolution with its nouveau concept and portrayal, leading to the start of new genres of anime. The fantastical aspects and the technology-martial arts combination became popular because it feels Western. It has always been a part of Western culture. Dragon Ball has sold over 260 million copies worldwide.
3Case Closed
Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan, is a mystery manga series. It is over three decades old and has a total of 105 volumes. Due to the mystery genre being extremely popular and never lacking in readers, it quickly amassed a loyal fanbase and has sold over 270 million copies of the manga.
2Golgo 13
Golgo 13 is the oldest of the best-selling manga. It was serialized in 1968 and is the story of Golgo 13, an assassin who takes on seemingly impossible missions and manages to finish them successfully. The series has over 200 volumes and has continued to attract fans even after many decades. The total number of copies sold is around 300 million.
1One Piece
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time by a huge distance. The manga has been running for around three decades and has a fanatical following. One Piece has sold over 516 million copies worldwide, and the sales show no signs of decreasing.
The popularity of manga worldwide has much to do with impeccable world-building and the myriad of unique characters all searching for the fabled ‘One Piece.’
No Comments on Top 10 Best Selling Manga of All Time