Three manga titles, My Hero Academia, Kaiju No. 8, and Berserk, debut on NYT July Bestseller List.
Get ready for a rundown of the latest and greatest in the world of manga!
As if you needed proof that Japanese comics are taking over the world, this month’s bestseller list from The New York Times proves it: five manga series made the cut!
Take a look at these top-performing manga titles:
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* #2: Kōhei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia, Volume 38: The world of superpowers gets a boost!
* #5: Naoya Matsumoto’s Kaiju No. 8, Volume 10: Giant monsters on the loose?
* #8: Kentarō Miura’s Berserk Deluxe, Volume 1: Horror and drama in medieval times
* #9: Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen, Volume 22: Curses and more in this supernatural series
* #11: Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man, Volume 15: Can a contract with a demon be the solution to all problems?
Notice a few familiar faces making the list this month? In June, the 15th volume of Chainsaw Man was at #2, the 22nd volume of Jujutsu Kaisen was at #6, and the first volume of Berserk Deluxe was at #12. Talk about consistency!
Stay tuned for more updates on the ever-growing popularity of manga worldwide. Remember, when it comes to reading habits, we’re not the only ones out there – in the words of The New York Times, “The world’s best selling books and best-selling manga is a window to understanding what is happening in global culture.”
Source: The New York Times’ Graphic Books and Manga list
Now, go forth and explore the fascinating world of manga!