Manga Sales Charts and New Series — 2026-10-03
Sakamoto Days has surpassed Jujutsu Kaisen in chapter count and circulation as it enters its final arc, while a previously unrevealed cancelled Shonen Jump series shows its final volume covers. Hunter x Hunter dropped from the top 3 following the start of a new hiatus, reshaping the competitive landscape of Japan's weekly manga rankings.
Manga Sales Charts and New Series — 2026-10-03
Top developments
Sakamoto Days Surpasses Jujutsu Kaisen with 276 Chapters and 18 Million Sales
Yuto Suzuki's action-comedy manga Sakamoto Days has exceeded a major milestone as it approaches its conclusion. The series has now published 276 chapters across 28 collected volumes, surpassing Jujutsu Kaisen's 271-chapter run. Circulation has reached over 18 million copies, cementing Sakamoto Days as one of Shonen Jump's most commercially successful late-run titles. The series is currently in its final storyline phase.
Cancelled Shonen Jump Series Reveals Final Volume Covers
A cancelled Shonen Jump title has officially revealed cover artwork for its final released volumes, marking the formal conclusion of the series following an unexpected cancellation. The series had generated fan speculation about its abrupt end, and the volume covers now provide visual closure to the narrative. This represents a rare transparency move from Jump editorial in acknowledging cancellation through visual media.
Hunter x Hunter Drops from Top 3 as New Hiatus Begins
Hunter x Hunter vacated its previous #2 position in the Oricon manga sales rankings following the publication of volume 39 and the start of a new serialization hiatus. The title, which had been a consistent top performer, now faces a temporary absence from weekly circulation tracking. This creates a significant gap in the competitive rankings as the title enters an extended break.
Local view
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Context & numbers
The global manga market is projected to grow substantially, with valuations ranging from $11.9 billion (Grand View Research) to $23.12 billion (Mordor Intelligence) for 2026, representing significant year-on-year expansion.
Japan's Oricon weekly comic rankings remain the definitive measure of physical manga circulation in the domestic market. Recent rankings showed multiple volume releases competing across a densely packed top tier, with new serializations and ongoing series creating sustained competitive pressure.
Weekly Shonen Jump issue 44 (October 12 release date, published September 28) continues as the magazine's current circulation vehicle, though the publication remains under pressure following previous reports of declining print circulation.
On the radar
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Crunchyroll Fall 2026 slate expansion: The streaming platform has added additional anime titles to its fall debut schedule ahead of October premiere window, potentially driving renewed interest in manga-to-anime adaptations and source material sales.
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Akira Failing in Love circulation milestone: This Weekly Shonen Sunday love comedy manga exceeded 1 million copies in global circulation, signaling continued strength in the romance-comedy segment beyond traditional Shonen Jump titles.
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International October releases: Multiple publishers (Yen Press, Seven Seas, VIZ Media, Kodansha) are launching new manga series in North America during October, suggesting continued international investment despite domestic market volatility.
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