Just before the release of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle anime film in Japan, it was revealed that the original manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge had surpassed 220 million copies worldwide—an impressive feat that puts it at the sixth best-selling manga of all time. Below, we dive into the full top 10 best-selling manga ever.
- Story, Art: Koyoharu Gotouge
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed in English: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis: Learning to destroy demons won’t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what’s going on, might provide some answers—but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! (Volume 1, VIZ Media)
- Source for circulation count: Ex
1) One Piece by Eiichiro Oda: 516.6 Million (Official) / 543.6 Million* (Projected)
- Story, Art: Eiichiro Oda
- Note: The 516.6 million figure is accurate as of Volume 103’s release in 2022. The most recent One Piece Volume 112 cover states that the last 56 volumes of One Piece have all had a first print run of 3 million copies. Since Volume 103, a further 9 volumes have been published, thus adding an extra 27 million copies and bringing the total circulation count to over 543 million copies.
To be even more exact, Tsukuru magazine data suggests that One Piece actually has a first print run of at least 3.2 million copies for its volumes, rather than 3 million, which would add another 1.8 million to its circulation count.
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer “Red-Haired” Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure…one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary “One Piece,” said to be the greatest treasure in the world… (Medium Viz)
- Source: Comic Natalie, Shonen Jump Editorial Department X (formerly Twitter) / Animate Tokorozawa
2) Golgo 13 by Takao Saito, Saito Production: 300 Million
- Story, Art: Takao Saito (1968–2021), Saito Production (2021–)
- Publisher: LEED Publishing, Shogakukan
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): In 1991, UN inspectors found the incomplete Project Babylon–a cannon capable of hurling a shell 600 miles. In 1995, the Clinton administration learns of a second, hidden Iraqi supergun–now operational, and with a much, much longer range… There are only two options to destroy the supergun: send in an airstrike–or send in Golgo 13! Then, flash back to 1979 on the streets of San Francisco, where a hit-and-run accident intersects with a mob boss’s terror that he is G13’s next target… Plus excerpts from the File 13 dossier revealing the secrets of his personal data, false identities, alias, and more! (Medium Viz)
- Source: PR Times
3) Case Closed (Detective Conan) by Gosho Aoyama: 270 Million
- Story, Art: Gosho Aoyama
- Publisher: Shogakukan
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intuition to solve mysteries that have left law enforcement officials baffled. Hot on the trail of a suspect, Jimmy is accosted from behind and fed a strange chemical which physically transforms him into a grade schooler! Taking on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa, he attempts to track down the people who did this to him. But until he finds a cure for his bizarre condition, Jimmy continues to help the police solve their toughest cases. Can you crack the case before Conan does? (Medium Viz)
- Source: Anime! Anime!
4) Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama: 260 Million
- Story, Art: Akira Toriyama
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): Before there was Dragon Ball Z, there was Akira Toriyama’s action epic Dragon Ball, starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven “Dragon Balls.” If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku’s help (and his super-strength)! With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime… (Medium Viz)
- Source: Nikkei
5) Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto: 250 Million
- Story, Art: Masashi Kishimoto
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): Twelve years ago, the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace, and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now! (Medium Viz)
- Source: Oricon
6) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge: 220 Million
- Story, Art: Koyoharu Gotouge
- Publisher: Shueisha (Weekly Shonen Jump)
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): Learning to destroy demons won’t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what’s going on, might provide some answers—but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! (Medium Viz)
- Source: Ex
7) Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue: 185 Million
- Story, Art: Takehiko Inoue
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis (Volume 1): The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators. Winning isn’t everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last year to make their captain’s dream of reaching the finals come true—will they do it?
Takehiko Inoue’s legendary beloved basketball manga is finally here, and the tale of a lifetime is in your hands. Hanamichi Sakuragi’s got no game with girls–none at all! It doesn’t help that he’s known for throwing down at a moment’s notice and always coming out on top. A hopeless bruiser, he’s been rejected by 50 girls in a row! All that changes when he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko, and she’s actually not afraid of him! When she introduces him to the game of basketball, his life is changed forever… (Medium Viz)
- Source: The First Slam Dunk Website
8) Kochikame: Tokyo Beat Cops by Osamu Akimoto: 157.2 Million
- Story, Art: Osamu Akimoto
- Publisher: Shueisha
- Licensed: No (The anime is licensed by REMOW, however.)
- Synopsis (Anime): Ryotsu Kankichi, or Ryo-san for short, is an unconventional cop working at the local police station who loves money. Together with famous celebrities like Nakagawa and Reiko, his strict boss Police Chief Ohara, and other wildly unique characters, he gets everyone caught up in all sorts of hijinks! (Remow)
- Source: Shueisha
9) Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama: 140 Million
- Story, Art: Hajime isayama
- Publisher: Kodansha
- Licensed: Yes (Kodansha USA)
- Synopsis: A century ago, the grotesque giants known as Titans appeared and consumed all but a few thousand humans. The survivors took refuge behind giant walls. Today, the threat of the Titans is a distant memory, and a boy named Eren yearns to explore the world beyond Wall Maria. But what began as a childish dream will become an all-too-real nightmare when the Titans return and humanity is once again on the brink of extinction… (Kodansha USA)
- Source: Pony Canyon
10) Oishinbo by Tetsu Kariya, Akira Hanasaki: 135 Million
- Story: Tetsu Kariya
- Art: Akira Hanasaki
- Licensed: Yes (VIZ Media)
- Synopsis: Japanese Cuisine introduces us to the fundamental ingredients–rice, sashimi, green tea, and dashi (cooking stock)–that constitute the soul of the Japanese kitchen. In each story we learn about the proper preparation and presentation of different dishes, as well as their history and cultural significance. The result is a moveable feast of a book, as informative as it is engaging. (Medium Viz)
- Source: PR Times
Notes:
- Doraemon is listed by some sources as 300 million. However, this comes from the figures for Tentomushi Comics, the imprint that Doraemon is published under and comprises several other series. Anime! Anime! reported it at 100 million in 2015.
- Some sources put the collective circulation count of Crayon Shin-chan by Yoshita Usui and New Crayon Shin-chan by UY Team at 148 million. This would put it at #9 above Attack on Titan. However, the data on this wasn’t convincing. As recently as May 6, 2025, Crayon Shin-chan publisher Futabasha put the figure at 134.7 million (Source: Futabasha). This also includes “related books,” which probably shouldn’t count.
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