Japan Weekly Manga Sales Chart Announced: The Leaders of April 2026 Are Revealed
The waters in the Japanese manga world are not calming down! One of the most prestigious news sources, Comic Natalie, has officially published the weekly manga sales figures for the period between April 20 and April 26, 2026. At the top of the list is Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (≡), which took over the mantle after the original series' grand finale in 2024 and brings Gege Akutami's story together with the illustrations of Yuji Iwasaki. The success of this new series has once again proven how fresh fans' longing for the world of sorcery remains and how powerful this new era, which began in 2025, truly is.
The rest of the list is dominated by a 'new generation' storm. Kagurabachi, created by Takeru Hokazono and showing an unstoppable rise since its debut in 2023, proved its worth by closing the week in second place. It is followed by Eiichiro Oda's legendary work One Piece with its usual consistency. Especially these massive sales figures for Kagurabachi ahead of its upcoming anime adaptation are being interpreted by industry experts as the 'birth of a new Shonen Jump phenomenon.' Additionally, series such as The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continue to maintain their places in the top rankings.
The year 2026 is being recorded as a historic year of growth for the manga industry. While the global manga market is expected to grow from its $10 billion value in 2025 to $43 billion by 2033, Japan continues to be the epicenter of this growth. Behind this success lies not only strong stories but also the significant impact of digital platforms and high-quality anime adaptations. For example, Witch Hat Atelier, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and the highly anticipated Sakamoto Days anime projects have increased the demand for older volumes of the respective manga by 40%. This is the most recent example of how the 'anime effect' triggers sales.
An even bigger explosion in sales is expected in the coming weeks due to the Golden Week holiday in Japan. Publishers aim to attract readers with limited edition prints and special cover designs for this period. Whether the new volume of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo will break a new record during this process is one of the topics the entire manga community is most curious about. If you are looking for a new series, it is a great time to check out the names at the top of this list!
