Best Selling Manga Of 2024

Summary

• Jujutsu Kaisen dominated 2024 manga sales with over 7 million copies sold.
• One Piece settled for second place despite releasing three volumes, showing enduring popularity.
• Frieren made it to the top 3 as the anime adaptation widened its audience, boosting manga sales.

2024 turned out to be one of the best years for anime and the manga industry. Fans were able to experience many new anime and manga series. Some of them made a bigger impact on the audience than others. Aside from the new titles, a lot of older series also made a return.

A universally accepted way of gauging a manga’s popularity is checking the sales numbers, and it also reflects how well it is doing 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 managed to sneak into the top 10 best-selling manga of 2024. Since the beginning, readers have been obsessed with the main characters, and, over time, the fondness has only increased.

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

9

My Hero Academia

Copies Sold: 2,943,985

My Hero Academia is one of the best new-gen manga series. Written by Horikoshi Kohei, the manga has gained popularity because of its unique setting and world-building. After starting in 2014, the My Hero Academia manga came to an end in 2024.

The manga was in its final arc, so it is hardly surprising that it finished as one of the best-selling titles of 2024. While the manga has wrapped things up, the anime has yet to release the final season of the anime.

8

Haikyuu!!

Copies Sold: 3,077,085

Readers who enjoy sports manga must give Haikyuu!! a chance. Widely considered to be one of the best sports manga in history, Haikyuu!! has carved a name for itself with a compelling storyline and highlighting the challenges associated with sports.

With the energetic Hinata at the epicenter, Haikyuu!! has captured the hearts of millions. Even though the manga has, the Haikyuu!! fever is not going away anytime soon.

7

Kingdom

Copies Sold: 3,234,204

Kingdom has been an ever-present figure on the best-selling lists, and it’s hardly surprising given Yasuhisa Hara’s quality of writing. Kingdom is heavily inspired by Chinese history, and it offers readers a look into how things were at the time.

The manga sold well over 3 million copies in 2024, which is a big achievement considering it doesn’t have the same online presence as some of the titles from the Weekly Shonen Jump.

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 had an impressive showing in terms of sales in 2024. It outsold the likes of Kingdom, My Hero Academia, and Spy x Family. With a second season of the anime on the way, Kaiju No. 8’s sales will see a major increase.

5

Blue Lock

Copies Sold: 3,881,269

Kodansha’s Blue Lock has become a fan favorite in next to no time. Despite being a sports manga, it has managed to compete against some of the biggest names in the industry.

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

4

The Apothecary Diaries

Copies Sold: 4,723,562

The Apothecary Diaries managed to sell over 4.5 million copies. It combines humor and wit, which gives rise to a thoroughly enjoyable story. The Apothecary Diaries also has an excellent cast of characters, each of whom elevates the quality.

Set in medieval China, the series follows the story of Maomao, an apothecary who is blessed with incredible deduction powers. By a stroke of luck, Maomao ends up in the rear palace where she meets Jinshi.

3

Frieren

Copies Sold: 4,988,170

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

Frieren offers a different experience than most manga titles, and it has been a driving factor behind its popularity. A second season of the anime has already been announced, and it is likely to air in 2025. So, there is 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 the second spot for a second consecutive year. The manga only released three new volumes, and it still managed to sell 5 million, which shows how popular the series is. The One Piece manga entered a new arc in 2024, which boosted the overall sales.

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

1

Jujutsu Kaisen

Copies Sold: 7,610,995

Jujutsu Kaisen took the top spot in terms of sales in 2024. The manga sold over 7 million copies, and it had a gap of over 2 million over One Piece. The manga’s sales were so high due to the series being in its final phase. Fans were desperate to see how the story of Yuji reached its conclusion.

Given that the manga is over, it is unlikely that Jujutsu Kaisen will retain the top spot in next year’s ranking. However, it could finish in the top 3 if MAPPA releases season three of the anime.