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Jujutsu Kaisenhas once again secured its spot at the top of the manga world, finishingthe first half of 2025 as the best-selling mangaseries, according to Oricon’s mid-year sales list. With 3.36 million copies sold between November 2024 and May 2025,Gege Akutami’s dark fantasy juggernauthas managed to fend off fierce competition, including a surgingDandadanand the ever-resilientOne Piece. Despite a 27% drop from the previous year’s sales, the series still outpaced every other title on the chart — a feat made more impressive considering it only released two new volumes in that window.
This dominance continuesJujutsu Kaisen’s streak as a commercial powerhouse. In 2024, it also topped the charts with over 4.6 million copies sold in the same period, suggesting that even as the series has reached its conclusion, its grip on readers remains firm.
Oricon 2025 Mid-Year Manga Rankings: Full Top 10 Breakdown
Best-Selling Manga of 2025 (So Far)
Trailing behindJujutsu KaisenisDandadan, which rocketed to second place with 2.53 million copies sold.The paranormal comedy-action seriesbenefited massively from its rising cult following and continued digital success via Shōnen Jump+. Blue Lock remained a strong seller at #3, whileOne Pieceheld steady at #4 with nearly 1.84 million copies despite only releasing one volume.TheMy Hero Academiamanga, likely seeing its final appearance in the mid-year top 10, surprised with a 38% sales bump, placing it at #5.
Meanwhile, anime adaptations played a huge role in this year’s rankings.Blue Boxdebuted in the top 10 at #6 (1.69 million), driven by the buzz around its anime.Sakamoto DaysandMedalistfollowed closely at #8 and #9 respectively — both series saw renewed attention thanks to their anime premieres earlier this year.The Apothecary Diaries, a consistent bestseller, landed at #7, while the historical epicKingdomrounded out the list at #10.
Comparing 2025 Sales to Last Year’s Manga Chart
What Changed?
Compared to 2024, this year’s numbers are generally lower across the board. Last year,Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endstunned with over 4.3 million copies, finishing second just behind Jujutsu Kaisen. But in 2025, Frieren is notably absent — a gap fans have been vocal about. Some attribute this to the lull in volume releases, while others argue it’s an oversight considering its continued cultural presence.
Titles likeSpy x Family,Haikyu!!, andMashlealso dropped off entirely, making way for newer names. It’s a signal of a shifting landscape where anime timing and social buzz increasingly dictate manga performance — a dynamic that favors titles likeMedalistandSakamoto Days, which had modest manga sales prior to their anime boosts.
