Weekly Manga Sales in Japan Announced: The Owner of the Top Spot Remains Unchanged!
Comic Natalie, one of Japan's most prestigious news sources, has shared the weekly manga sales data for the period between April 6 and April 12, 2026. This week's list once again demonstrates both the enduring power of long-running legends and how close the new generation of series is getting to the top. At the very top of the list, the latest volume of the One Piece series by Eiichiro Oda continues its lead, leaving its competitors far behind.
According to the weekly data, the new volume of One Piece managed to sell hundreds of thousands of copies, receiving intense interest from the very first days of its release. Following closely behind is the shining star of sports manga, Blue Lock. Doubling its sales, particularly due to the ongoing impact of its anime adaptation, Blue Lock reflects the excitement created by the duo Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura in physical sales as well. In the third spot on the list is Sakamoto Days, known for its action-packed scenes; this series proves that it has become one of the strongest pillars of Shonen Jump magazine with its recent rise in popularity.
These sales figures reflect not only popularity but also the general trend of the industry. Despite the rise of digital platforms as of 2026, manga readers in Japan continue to place great importance on collecting tankobon (individual volumes). The fact that series like One Piece have entered their final story arc (Final Saga) makes every new volume a historical document of sorts. This massive work by Eiichiro Oda, which has been ongoing since 1997, continues to dominate sales charts not just as a manga, but as a global cultural phenomenon.
In the coming weeks, the competition is expected to intensify further with the inclusion of newly released series such as Kaiju No. 8 and Oshi no Ko in the list. For fans, these lists are a critical indicator for understanding which series are more likely to receive an anime adaptation or which stories resonate more in Japan. If your favorite series is not on the list this week, do not worry; the balance can change at any moment with new printings and special editions!
