2023 fades into twilight, beckoning us to peruse the year-end statistics for our beloved pastimes. Within the realm of manga, the prestigious Oricon unveiled the top 10 best-selling manga of 2023 today. As a fervent reader of new manga releases, the anticipation was palpable to discover which title stood victorious, surpassing all others in sales. The crown of supremacy rests upon Blue Lock, reigning as the highest-selling manga of 2023.
Blue Lock Ascends the Throne of Manga Sales!
A foreword: Oricon’s manga sales are a reflection of vast Japanese outlets, although not an exhaustive compendium. Noteworthy is the exclusion of digital manga sales in their tabulations, focusing solely on physical copies.
Does time careen swifter in the year 2023, compared to its predecessors? As we step into the final embrace of this year, behold the comprehensive manga sales data for the bygone 12 months.
Oricon’s manga sales rankings for 2023, spanning Nov 21, 2022, to Nov 19, 2023, have been revealed. Among esteemed titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and One Piece, one luminary reigns supreme – Blue Lock!
Blue Lock’s protagonists espouse a tenacious ethos to conquer and climb the zenith. In emulation of this resolve, author Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s creation has eclipsed luminaries like Akutami and Oda, establishing Blue Lock as the pinnacle of manga sales in 2023. Surpassing 10 million copies sold, it outshines the venerable Jujutsu Kaisen and the enduring One Piece.
Behold the ranked roster of the best-selling manga in 2023, all hailing from the hallowed halls of Shonen Jump.
The Unstoppable Momentum of Blue Lock!
In the initial half of 2023, Oricon divulged a roster of best-selling manga, heralding Blue Lock’s dominance. The fervor shows no signs of abating as Isagi, Rin, Bachira, and comrades vie for supremacy on a global canvas. The mantle of the highest-sold manga in 2023 now rests securely on "Blue Lock," a trend poised to endure.
As predicted, the sublime adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, tracing Gojo’s past and the Shibuya Incident Arc, catalyzed a surge in manga sales, securing the second spot. The trajectory is poised to soar as anime aficionados brace for seismic revelations.
Concluding the Wano Country saga and debuting the Egghead arc elevated One Piece to a merited Top 3 ranking. Amidst the debut seasons of Oshi no Ko and CSM, both met with acclaim and catalyzed a wave of new readers, securing the 4th and 5th positions.
Thus concludes Oricon’s manga sales chronicle of 2023. Delighted and astonished, Blue Lock emerges as not only my personal favorite but also that of my astute editor. For the uninitiated, a fervent recommendation to delve into its pages awaits.
Venturing between the engrossing tales of One Piece, CSM, Kaiju No. 8, and Jujutsu Kaisen, I witness the apex of narrative arcana. Anticipating the forthcoming anime adaptation of Dandadan to join this pantheon, the question lingers – what enchanted your literary sensibilities in 2023? Share your thoughts below.
