Jujutsu Kaisen Becomes the Best-Selling Adult Graphic Novel in the US for June
Jujutsu Kaisen took the top spot on the June 2026 Adult Graphic Novel list published by NPD Bookscan. Gege Akutami's phenomenal series remained at the pinnacle of physical manga sales in the United States for the month.
According to Bookscan data, a total of 17 manga volumes appeared on the list. Popular series such as Chainsaw Man, Gachiakuta, The Summer Hikaru Died, Witch Hat Atelier, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock, and The Apothecary Diaries also found their place on the list. This once again demonstrates how diversified and expanded manga consumption has become in the US.
The success of Jujutsu Kaisen is no surprise. The series has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2018 and has become one of the most important representatives of the modern shonen genre, selling over 90 million copies worldwide. The anime adaptation produced by MAPPA also received great acclaim, especially for its stunning visuals and the Shibuya Incident arc in its second season. Finally, the manga continues its main story with the 28th volume released in April 2025, and fans are excitedly following the development of the final battle.
The manga market in the US has continued to grow rapidly in recent years. Bookscan's monthly lists cover sales not only from comic book stores but also from major retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The fact that manga volumes made up the majority of the list in June proves how strong the interest of Western readers in Japanese comics is. It is possible to say that series like Jujutsu Kaisen have established a permanent place in popular culture with both their anime and manga.
So, what does it mean to be on this list? Bookscan lists are an important benchmark of success for publishers and retailers. Jujutsu Kaisen being at the top shows that the series maintains its strength in the US and continues to gain new readers. In the coming months, next-generation series like Dandadan and Blue Lock are also expected to achieve similar success. For manga fans, these rankings in the US market serve as a great guide to understanding which series are on the rise on a global scale.
