Kingdom Manga Tops Oricon Rankings in May 2026

Yasuhisa Hara's epic war manga Kingdom has topped the Oricon monthly comic chart for May 2026, one of Japan's most prestigious sales rankings. According to Anime News Network's report dated June 13, 2026, the top five also includes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, Five Star Stories, Kagurabachi, and Blue Box. This result shows that the epic story of Kingdom, set during China's Warring States period, continues to captivate readers.

Published in Weekly Young Jump since 2006, Kingdom has become one of the longest-running works in modern manga, with over 70 million copies in print and more than 50 volumes. Hara's meticulous historical research and dynamic battle scenes have inspired multiple anime adaptations and even live-action films. This latest Oricon success proves that Kingdom is not an aging property, especially in the face of rising newer series like Kagurabachi and Blue Box.

This is not just a sales chart success; it also reflects the diversity within the manga industry. For instance, the second-place Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is a notable parallel side story set in the popular Jujutsu Kaisen universe, while third-place Five Star Stories is Mamoru Nagano's cult mecha adventure series that has been running since 1986. The fourth-place Kagurabachi is one of the newest hits to emerge in recent years, and fifth-place Blue Box is a young favorite blending sports and romance. Kingdom's top spot in this crowded and competitive environment shows that the series appeals to both loyal fans and new readers.

For fans of Kingdom, this news means a new volume has set a sales record, but the real excitement lies in the battles to come in subsequent chapters. The manga is still ongoing, and the story is approaching the critical moments of China's unification process. We might see it top the Oricon chart again in the coming months, especially with the announcement of a new anime season. If you are looking for war strategies and character depth, don't miss Kingdom.