JuJutsu Kaisen and One Piece Reign Supreme in the US Comic Market

Circana recently unveiled the top 20 adult graphic novels, with Eiichiro Oda's One Piece and Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen ranking as the top two. Among the list of 20 graphic novels and comics, a total of 16 manga volumes emerged as the best-selling items in the US comics market.

Formerly known as NPD BookScan, Circana Books was established after NPD Group merged with Information Resources. The company gathers weekly point-of-sale data on print books from more than 16,000 locations, allowing Circana BookScan to cover around 85% of the U.S. trade print book market. These rankings are determined based on piece sales.

Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece take the top two spots in the US comics market

Ryomen Sukuna as seen in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

On December 1, Circana Books unveiled the top 20 adult graphic novels and comic books for November 2023. Sixteen out of the 20 books were manga. Notably, Eiichiro Oda's One Piece volume 104 and Gege Akutami's JJK volume 21 secured the top two spots.

Monkey D. Luffy as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)

The manga that featured in the Circana Top 20 adult graphic novels are as follows:

#1 - Eiichiro Oda's One Piece volume 104

#2 - Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 21

#3 - Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 12

#4 - Tatsuya Endo's Spy X Family volume 10

#5 - Kentarou Miura's Berserk Deluxe volume 14

#6 - Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1

#11 - Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 0

#12 - Kentarou Miura's Berserk Deluxe volume 1

#13 - Shinichi Fukuda's My Dress-Up Darling volume 10

#14 - Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer volume 1

#15 - Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 1

#16 - Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 20

#17 - Tatsuya Endo's Spy X Family volume 1

#18 - Eiichiro Oda's One Piece volume 103

#19 - Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko volume 4

#20 - Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 volume 8

One must note that Gege Akutami's series has four volumes on the list. Meanwhile, One Piece only has two volumes on the list.

Ai Hoshino as depicted in Oshi No Ko (Image via Doga Kobo). Other noteworthy entries on the list include Chainsaw Man and Spy X Family, both with multiple volumes featured. Surprising inclusions consist of My Dress-Up Darling, Oshi no Ko, and Kaiju No. 8, all having only one volume listed.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of both Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece, I am thrilled to see these two manga series dominating the US comics market. It's a testament to the incredible storytelling, captivating characters, and stunning artwork that both series possess.

The fact that 16 out of the 20 top-selling graphic novels in the US are manga is also a testament to the growing popularity of manga in the West. It's great to see that more and more readers are discovering the amazing range of stories and genres that manga has to offer.

Overall, I'm incredibly proud of the success of Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece, and I can't wait to see what these series have in store for us in the future.

One Piece Manga - Anime One Piece is an incredible adventure-filled series that has captivated its fans for over two decades. It follows the journey of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the King of the Pirates. With its compelling storyline, diverse and lovable characters, epic battles, and themes of friendship and determination, One Piece has created a vast and immersive world that keeps fans eagerly anticipating each new chapter or episode. It is a timeless masterpiece that continues to redefine the boundaries of the shonen genre, making it a must-watch or read for any anime or manga enthusiast.