Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 27 has claimed the second position on Circana BookScan’s Adult Graphic Novel list for August in the U.S., continuing the popular manga series’ strong performance in the American market. The ranking highlights the enduring appeal of Gege Akutami’s creation among readers.
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 27 Among Top Sellers
Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 27 was a significant contributor to the series’ success, landing at number two on the August chart. This achievement underscores the series’ consistent ability to draw significant readership and maintain its standing as a fan favorite in the competitive graphic novel landscape. Jujutsu Kaisen has frequently appeared on Circana BookScan’s monthly top 20 adult graphic novels list since January 2021, showcasing its sustained popularity.
Other Jujutsu Kaisen Volumes on the List
Beyond Volume 27, several other Jujutsu Kaisen volumes also made an impact on the August list. Volume 26 ranked at #6, Volume 1 appeared at #10, and Volume 25 secured the #15 spot, demonstrating broad interest across the series’ catalog. This indicates that both new and existing fans are actively engaging with various installments of the manga.
Manga Dominates Adult Graphic Novel Rankings
The August Adult Graphic Novel list, compiled by Circana BookScan, featured a strong presence of manga titles, with 16 volumes from Japanese series making the cut. This trend continues to show manga’s dominance in the adult graphic novel category in the U.S.
Notable Manga on the August Chart
Aside from Jujutsu Kaisen, other prominent manga titles that secured high ranks include:
- Solo Leveling Korean webcomic, volume 13, which took the #1 spot.
- Tatsuya Endō’s SPY x FAMILY volume 14 at #3.
- Yukinobu Tatsu’s DAN DA DAN volume 14 at #4.
- Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi volume 4 at #7.
- Mokumokuren’s The Summer Hikaru Died volume 1 at #8.
- Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba volume 1 at #11.
- Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece Omnibus Edition volume 1 at #12.
- Kentaro Miura’s Berserk Deluxe volume 1 at #13.
- Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run hardcover volumes 2 and 1 at #14 and #20, respectively.
These diverse titles reflect the wide appeal of various genres within the manga industry to American readers.
Understanding Circana BookScan
Circana BookScan, formerly NPD BookScan, is a crucial source for tracking print book sales in the U.S. It gathers weekly point-of-sale data from over 16,000 retail locations, including online retailers, major chains, mass merchandisers, and independent bookstores. This comprehensive data covers approximately 85% of the U.S. trade print book market, making its rankings a key indicator of market performance. The company became Circana Books in March 2023, following a merger between NPD Group and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). It’s important to note that these rankings are based on piece sales and exclude graphic novels classified for the children’s market, or titles that are primarily text or art books.
Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Enduring Popularity
Jujutsu Kaisen, a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami, follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he enters the world of Jujutsu Sorcerers to combat powerful Curses. The series has garnered immense popularity worldwide, with its anime adaptation by MAPPA receiving critical acclaim for its fast-paced story and intense action.
The manga’s success is not new, with previous volumes consistently ranking high on sales charts. Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 21, for instance, topped the U.S. adult graphic novel charts in March 2025. Volumes 21-24 were also among the best-selling manga volumes of 2023, and volumes 29 and 30 had significant initial print runs, indicating high demand. Viz Media licenses the English-language release in North America, with print volumes available since December 2019, and Shueisha publishing digitally via Manga Plus.
