The year 2023 stands as a testament to the ever-growing popularity and influence of manga on readers worldwide. Manga titles from publishing companies like Shueisha and Kodansha witnessed a diverse range of best selling manga in 2023 that captured the hearts of readers of all ages.

From epic shōnen fantasy to slice-of-life comedy series, manga continues to dominate the literary landscape on a bigger scale. As we venture into the best selling manga of 2023, be prepared to be dazzled by diverse storytelling embracing genres that cater to a multitude of tastes.

So, without further ado, let’s dive into the list of yearly sales reports of manga that topped the charts in 2023.

10. Kingdom – 3.20 Million

The historical catalog of Shonen Jump has proven to be a hit genre in the past couple of years, thanks to the success of “Kingdom”. Written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, the manga provides a fictionalized account of the warring states period of China back in the Zhou dynasty era.

The series talks about a war orphan, Xin who fights along with his comrades to become the greatest general under the heavens. On a path filled with trials and bloodshed, Xin wishes to unify the territories of China for the first time in 500 years.

9. Tokyo Revengers – 3.21 Million

Another successful year for Ken Wakui’s “Tokyo Revengers” manga and this time it’s the second season of the anime that made the difference. In addition to a new season, the franchise also witnessed the end of manga this year eventually benefitting its climbing manga sales.

Tokyo Revengers is the story of Takemichi Hanagaki, a young man who discovers he can time travel. Upon witnessing the tragic death of his middle school girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, he is transported 12 years back in time. Now, he has the chance to save her while confronting his own past along the way.

8. My Hero Academia – 3.52 Million

With the release of the sixth season and the manga heading towards its finale, it was pretty obvious that My Hero Academia will make groundbreaking sales record in 2023 and the yearly manga sales are a mere display of it. The fandom certainly is toxic but they don’t forget to shower their love on the manga.

Set in a world where 80% of the population possesses a supernatural ability called ‘Quirk’, Izuku Midoriya is born without any sort of powers. However, he still dreams of becoming a superhero himself. One day, he is scouted by Japan’s greatest hero All Might who takes him under his supervision to be the next heir to “One For All”.

7. Spy × Family – 4.32 Million

Action-comedy series, Spy × Family has been making its wave in the animanga community since last year. While the manga is top-selling on the charts, the anime is renewed for a second season and a movie. Anya’s magical charm is really working and the series is doing great on the bookshelves.

Spy × Family follows Twilight, a spy who is tasked with a top-secret mission to explore the movements of Donovan Desmond, a dangerous person who threatens East-West peace. To accomplish it, Twilight is assigned to create a family within a week and infiltrate the social gathering of the prestigious school where Desmond’s son attends!

6. Slam Dunk – 4.96 Million

After so many long years, it’s good to see one of the best sports manga “Slam Dunk” be on the list of best selling manga of 2023. Following the theatrical release of the first feature film of the anime series, the demand for manga increased in the Japanese market thus, making its return to the manga charts.

Written and illustrated by renowned mangaka Takehiko Inoue, Slam Dunk revolves around the life of a delinquent Hanamichi Sakuragi who joins his high school basketball team to impress his crush. In a team of exceptionally talented players, Sakuragi must prove himself and become the top basketball player.

5. Chainsaw Man – 5.34 Million

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s critically acclaimed comedy horror manga “Chainsaw Man” is one of the biggest hits in the shonen category in the past couple of months. While the anime seemed to be a success, its manga outsold some of the most popular shonen titles by selling over 5 million copies in just a span of one year.

Chainsaw Man is a coming-of-age story that follows Denji who gets transformed into a Chainsaw Devil after merging with his pet Pochita. From here on, Denji decides to face even the toughest of enemies and stop at nothing to achieve his simple teenage dreams.

4. Oshi no Ko – 5.41 Million

Since the debut of the Oshi no Ko anime television series, the franchise is booming at a very rapid rate. The series has become the center of attention and now it entered the list of best-selling manga of 2023. From the same author of Kaguya-sama, the series revolves around 16-year-old rising star Ai Hoshino.

In a modern setting, Oshi no Ko walks us through the life of a doctor and his recently-deceased patient who are reborn as twins to Ai Hoshino and navigate the highs and lows of the country’s entertainment industry as they grow up together through their lives.

3. One Piece – 7.19 Million

One Piece is in business for over two decades and there’s hardly been any year where it hasn’t been in the top 10 of best selling manga. In fact, it’s not just the most-sold manga in the world, One Piece is also the second best-selling comic book right behind DC’s “Superman”.

Written by Eiichiro Oda, the series follows the story of Monkey D. Luffy who dreams of becoming the King of The Pirates. In order to accomplish his dream, he sets out on a journey to recruit new members for his crew so that they can sail throughout the Grand Line and find the mysterious treasure ‘One Piece’ left by the former pirate king, Gol D. Roger.

2. Jujutsu Kaisen – 8.54 Million

While in offseason Jujutsu Kaisen made a remarkable sale of 3.75 million copies, the release of the second season of the anime television series in the summer helped the series in almost tripling the manga and DVD sales, making it one of the most successful franchise and best selling manga of 2023.

Based on the sorcery world, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori who is transferred to Jujutsu Tech after consuming the finger of the most powerful cursed spirit, Ryomen Sukuna. Now, being a vessel of the strongest cursed spirit, he’s assigned to find all of Sukuna’s fingers and neutralize him once and for all!

1. Blue Lock – 10.52 Million

One of the best sports titles to be released in recent years, Blue Lock is the leading best selling manga of 2023. The anime debut and striking art style of the manga are the sole reason for its increasing popularity in a competitive industry like anime and manga.

Blue Lock follows Isagi Yoichi, who is invited to a confidential football project called “Blue Lock”, along with 299 other strikers from all over Japan to create the best striker in the world. Locked in a dorm, the battle to be the egoist begins here!

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