Dandadan's Latest Volume Hits No. 1 on Japan's Book Ranking
Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Vol. 25 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. Kagurabachi Vol. 12 took the second spot, and both series have upcoming anime adaptations. The chart combines physical sales, e-books, and social media activity.
Dandadan's latest installment topped the digital book chart while placing third in physical stores, also accumulating points across online retail and social platforms. Its television anime is scheduled to return for a third season in 2027.
Kagurabachi claimed the runner-up position by leading physical sales and ranking second in e-books, with its own anime arriving in April 2027. Additionally, the final volume of The New Prince of Tennis and a paperback release for Ore-tachi no Hakone Ekiden both entered the top 20, with respective screen adaptations launching in October.
This chart's blend of physical, digital, and social metrics could highlight how upcoming anime adaptations drive renewed interest in manga. Publishers and retailers may benefit from coordinated release schedules that align book debuts with screen premieres, potentially boosting overall sales. Readers might gain easier access to series through multiple formats, while studios could see increased audience engagement as fans explore source material ahead of new seasons.