Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 26, authored by Gege Akutami, has once again claimed the top spot on Circana BookScan’s Adult Graphic Novel List for July 2025, marking its third consecutive month at number one. This continued dominance underscores the series’ immense popularity and the robust performance of manga in the U.S. graphic novel market. The sales data, covering the period from July 6 to August 2, 2025, was provided to ICv2.
Continued Market Dominance for Gege Akutami’s Series
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 26, published by Viz Media, has solidified its position as a fan favorite, consistently leading sales charts since its release. Its predecessor, Volume 25, has also maintained a strong presence within the Top 20 best-selling adult graphic novels for the past five months, having previously held the top spot in March and April. This sustained success highlights Jujutsu Kaisen‘s status as a “Shonen Jump stalwart” with strong reader loyalty, demonstrating its enduring appeal in a competitive market. The series’ commercial powerhouse status is further reinforced by its overall performance, having topped Oricon’s mid-year sales list for 2025 as the best-selling manga series.
Manga’s Stronghold on Graphic Novel Sales
The July 2025 Circana BookScan chart vividly illustrates the continued dominance of manga within the adult graphic novel category, with titles tied to popular anime adaptations particularly prominent. Alongside Jujutsu Kaisen, numerous other manga volumes made significant inroads into the Top 20. Notable entries include Volume 2 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run in second place, with Volume 1 also appearing in fifth place for its third consecutive month on the chart. Chainsaw Man Volume 18 also maintained its Top 20 position for the third month in a row.
Other prominent manga titles that secured spots on the July 2025 list include various volumes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, My Hero Academia, Blue Lock, One Piece, Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling, and Dan Da Dan. The influence of anime adaptations on manga sales is a recurring theme, with new anime series like The Summer Hikaru Died and Gachiakuta seeing their first volumes enter the Top 20 following their respective anime premieres in July. Beyond manga, the list also featured non-manga titles, predominantly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hardcovers, TMNT: The Last Ronin and the new release TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution, which secured third and fourth places respectively.
Circana BookScan: The Industry Benchmark
Circana BookScan, formerly known as NPD BookScan, serves as a critical industry benchmark for print book sales in the United States. The company collects weekly point-of-sale data from over 16,000 locations, encompassing e-tailers, chain stores, mass merchandisers, and independent bookstores. Circana BookScan’s data covers approximately 85% of the U.S. trade print book market, providing a comprehensive overview of sales performance. The rankings on this chart are based on “piece sales,” meaning the total number of units sold. ICv2, a leading trade publication for the hobby games and graphic novel industries, utilizes this data to report on market trends and top-selling titles, often removing titles primarily classified as text or art books to focus specifically on graphic novels.
The Broader Impact of Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen‘s consistent high performance on the BookScan charts is a testament to its widespread appeal and solidifies its status as one of the best-selling manga series of all time globally. The series, created by Gege Akutami, has cultivated a massive international fanbase, driven by its compelling storyline, memorable characters, and highly successful anime adaptation. This multimedia presence ensures its continued visibility and strong sales in both the U.S. and global markets.
