Top 10 best selling manga ever
The Japanese comics known as manga have long been a favorite in many countries. In the world of manga, there is something for everyone, from thrilling adventures to heartwarming romance. However, which manga has sold the most copies? According to their estimated global sales, the best-selling manga of all time will be showed in this blog post.
1. One Piece by Eiichiro Oda - With an estimated 500,000,000 copies sold worldwide, One Piece is the best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy whose body gains the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. Along with his diverse crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the world's ultimate treasure known as "One Piece" in order to become the Pirate King.
2. Golgo 13 by Takao Saito - With 300,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Golgo 13 is the second best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of Duke Togo, a professional assassin who goes by the codename "Golgo 13." He takes on various high-profile assassination jobs and is known for his deadly accuracy and professionalism.
3. Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama - With an estimated 300,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Dragon Ball is the third best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of Son Goku, a young boy with incredible strength and a pure heart. He goes on various adventures and battles powerful opponents to collect the Dragon Balls and make a wish.
4. Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio - With 250,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Doraemon is the fourth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi through his daily struggles.
5. Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto - With 250,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Naruto is the fifth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki, who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village.
6. Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue - With 170,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Slam Dunk is the sixth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a high school basketball team, led by the talented but aloof Hanamichi Sakuragi. It is considered as one of the most popular sports manga of all time and has a huge impact on the spread of basketball in Japan.
7. KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops by Osamu Akimoto - With 156,500,000 copies sold worldwide, KochiKame is the seventh best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a middle-aged police officer named Kankichi Ryotsu, who is known for his unorthodox methods of solving crimes and his love for his job.
8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge - With 150,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is the eighth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tanjirou who, after losing his family to demons, becomes a demon hunter to avenge his family and save his younger sister Nezuko from being a demon.
9. Crayon Shin- chan by Yoshito Usui - With 148,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Crayon Shin-chan is the ninth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Shinnosuke Nohara, also known as Shin-chan, and his family and friends. The series is known for its slapstick comedy and Shin-chan's mischievous behavior.
10. Oishinbo by Tetsu Kariya and Akira Hanasaki - With 135,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Oishinbo is the tenth best-selling manga of all time. The story follows the adventures of a food journalist named Yamaoka Shiro and his co-worker, Asako, as they discover and report on the best food and drinks in Japan. The series is known for its detailed descriptions of food and its impact on Japanese culture.
These manga have all sold millions of copies worldwide and have stood the test of time, becoming the most popular manga of all time. From action-adventure to comedy and romance, there's something for everyone in this list. If you haven't read any of these manga, i highly recommend giving them a try.
