Best Selling Manga of 2024

summary

• Jujutsu Kaisen dominated 2024 manga sales with over 7 million copies sold.

• Despite releasing three volumes, One Piece stayed at number two, showing enduring popularity.

• Frieren made it into the top 3 because the anime adaptation broadened its audience, boosting manga sales.

2024 turned out to be one of the best years for the anime and 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. Apart from the new titles, many old series also made a return.

A universally accepted way to measure the popularity of manga is to check the sales numbers, and it also shows how well it is doing in the market. With that in mind, here are the best-selling manga of 2024.

10

Detective 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. From the very beginning, readers are drawn to the main characters, and, over time, the love only grows.

Detective X Family follows the story of three characters who end up in a rather eccentric situation as a family. Despite their differences, they show affection for each other in their own special way.

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 due to its unique setting and world-building. After starting in 2014, the My Hero Academia manga ended in 2024.

The manga was in its final arc, so it's no surprise that it ended up 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

Haiku!!

Copies sold: 3,077,085

Readers who enjoy game manga must give Haiku a go!! a chance Widely considered the best game manga in history, Haikyuu!! has carved a name for itself by highlighting compelling stories and challenges associated with the sport.

With the energetic Hinata at the epicenter, Haikyuu!! It has captured the hearts of millions. Haikyuu even though it's in manga!! Fever does not go away quickly.

7

State

Copies sold: 3,234,204

Kingdom has been an ever-present figure on the best-seller list, and given the quality of Yasuhisa Hara's writing, it's no surprise. The Kingdom is heavily inspired by Chinese history, and it provides readers with a glimpse of how things were at the time.

The manga has sold over three million copies in 2024, which is a huge achievement considering it doesn't have an online presence like some of Weekly Shonen Jump's titles.

6

Kaiju number 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 performance in terms of sales in 2024. It beat out the likes of Kingdom, My Hero Academia, and Spy X Family. On the way to the anime's second season, Kaiju No. 8 will have a huge increase in sales.

5

Blue lock

Copies sold: 3,881,269

Kodansha's Blue Lock has been a fan favorite for quite some 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 tenacity and determination, pitting talented players against hard workers. Blue Lock released a second season of animation in 2024, but it received mixed reception from fans due to its animation quality.

4

Apothecary Diaries

Copies sold: 4,723,562

The Apothecary Diaries went on to sell 4.5 million copies. It combines humor and wit, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable story. The Apothecary Diaries also has a great cast of characters, each of whom exudes quality.

Set in medieval China, the series follows the story of Mao Mao, an apothecary who has incredible curative powers. In a stroke of luck, Maoma ends up in the back palace where she meets Jinxi.

3

Freeren

Copies sold: 4,988,170

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

Frieren offers a different experience than manga titles, and this has been the driving factor behind its popularity. A second season of the anime has already been announced, and it is likely to air in 2025. Therefore, there is a good chance that the manga will end up among the bestsellers for the second year in a row.

2

a piece

Copies sold: 5,250,210

One Piece had to finish second for the second year in a row. 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, boosting overall sales.

Oda also had to take many breaks due to his health, which reduced the number of chapters. One Piece fans will be hoping 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 captures the top spot in terms of sales in 2024. The manga sold more than 7 million copies, and this was a gap of more than 2 million over a piece. As the series was in its final stages, sales of the manga were high. Fans were eager to see how Yuji's story ended.

With the manga over, Jujutsu Kaisen is unlikely to retain the top spot in next year's rankings. However, it may end up in the top 3 if MAPPA releases season three of the anime.