Manga has a rich history that dates back centuries, the style of manga we read today mainly developed about 70 years ago.
10. Demon Slayer Sword, 150 million copies
Manga by author Koyoharu Gotouge is one of the newest and shortest best-selling manga.
The series has been adapted into an anime, a television season and a theatrical season.
The adventure story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a character who joins the demon slayer army after his family is murdered and his sister is turned into a demon.
9. KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops, 156.5 million copies
This is a humorous manga series created by Osamu Akimoto, which has sold more than 156.5 million copies since its launch in 1976. Akimoto has published 200 volumes during his 40 years of operation and has had adaptations.
Much of the manga’s appeal comes from its antics.
8. Slam Dunk, 157 million copies
One of the most popular sports manga, Slam Dunk, was even praised by the Japan Basketball Association for helping promote basketball among young people.
The manga has sold more than 157 million copies, as well as a video game adaptation, four films, an anime series, and a foundation to help Japanese basketball players pursue their NBA dreams.
The story revolves around Hanamichi Sakuragi, who initially joins the basketball team to impress a girl.
7. Doraemon, 170 million copies
Doraemon, a children’s comic series created by Fujiko F. Fujio, published from 1969 to 1996, remains popular to this day.
The original work has been adapted into 2 anime series, a total of 40 full-length films and short films.