Jujutsu Kaisen continues its reign as a powerhouse in the manga industry, securing the top spot on Oricon’s Half-Year Individual Volume Sales Ranking once again. With 1,454,519 sales, Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 25 dominates the chart, surpassing even the iconic One Piece Volume 108, which comes in second with 1,408,028 sales.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, despite clinching the prestigious Kodansha Manga Award 2024 in the Shonen Category, settles for fifth place behind Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 26 and SPYxFAMILY Volume 13.
Despite Winning a Prestigious Manga Award, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Still Can’t Surpass Jujutsu Kaisen
The ranking also features other notable titles like My Hero Academia Volume 40 in sixth place and Kingdom 71 in seventh place. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Volume 13 secures the eighth spot, while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Volume 25 and Kaiju No. 8 Volume 11 round off the list.
Despite its remarkable achievement with the Kodansha Manga Award, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End falls short in terms of sales compared to Jujutsu Kaisen. The success of Jujutsu Kaisen can be attributed to its massive and dedicated fanbase, which consistently drives sales and support for the series.
Oricon's Half Year Individual Volume Sales Ranking
01. Jujutsu Kaisen 25 – 1.454.519
02. ONE PIECE 108 – 1.408.028
03. Jujutsu Kaisen 26 – 1.195.512
04. SPYxFAMILY 13 – 946.994
05. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End 12 – 637.022
06. My Hero Academia 40 – 560.867 https://t.co/ydGRBnKTzl pic.twitter.com/K5LXW8FEHj— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) May 29, 2024
However, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s victory at the Kodansha Manga Award showcases the depth of its smaller yet devoted fandom. By triumphing over juggernauts like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End leaves a lasting impression on its readers. Despite its lower sales figures, the series has made a significant impact, highlighting the importance of a supportive and dedicated fanbase in the manga industry.
