{"id":19255,"date":"2022-09-05T18:24:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T09:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=19255"},"modified":"2022-09-06T18:31:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T09:31:24","slug":"the-top-3-most-popular-manga-abroad-and-how-to-buy-original-japanese-manga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/anime\/the-top-3-most-popular-manga-abroad-and-how-to-buy-original-japanese-manga.html","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Most Popular Manga Abroad and How to Buy Original Japanese Manga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing the Top 3 Most Popular Manga Abroad<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ever wonder what the trends in manga are now and what\u2019s currently most popular?<\/span>
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Today, we\u2019re compiling a list on just that. honto<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a Japanese hybrid general bookstore, has announced the top 3 most ordered manga (series titles) calculated from purchase data by international residents from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Plus, we\u2019re including 2 special mentions that didn\u2019t make it to Top 3 but wanted to introduce as well.<\/span>
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So check it out! Did your favorites make the list?<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 3: Tokyo Revengers (Ken Wakui \/ Kodansha Comics Weekly Shonen Magazine \/ Shonen Magazine Comics)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Buy<\/p>\n

For our Top 3 manga series, we have Tokyo Revengers<\/strong>, the most recent work out of the ones that got into this list. Ken Wakui\u2019s action \/ sci-fi thriller manga is about Takemichi Hanagaki and his unfortunate encounters with the Tokyo Manji Gang.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It tells the story of how these members are involved with each other in complicated ways, and is filled with unexpected twists and turns that\u2019ll definitely get you hooked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Search for Tokyo Revengers Manga <\/strong>from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Top 2: One Piece (Eiichiro Oda \/ Jump Comics \/ Shueisha)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"One<\/p>\n

Next up, we have the longest running series on this list and one that undoubtedly even the most casual of manga fans will have heard of: One Piece<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One Piece has never really lost its place as one of the most popular manga series throughout its run. This is true not only in Japan, but also amongst fans abroad. Its lasting power is a true testament to the quality of Eiichiro Oda\u2019s work \u2013 how it entertains readers really well and how he has created such a great piece of fiction for it to be so universally beloved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Search for One Piece Manga<\/strong> from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Top 1: Jujutsu Kaisen (Gege Akutami \/ Jump Comics \/ Shueisha)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Jujutsu<\/p>\n

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Finally, here we are at Top 1. Was it the series that you expected? Despite having been first published around 4 years ago in 2018, Jujutsu Kaisen<\/strong> has already proven itself to be an immensely popular body of work \u2013 having been recently included as one of the best-selling manga of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans of the series love it for its intriguing plotlines and the world building that creator Gege Akutami has made. Its world where curses and sorcerers exist sets it apart from others in this list, but more importantly, characters such as Yuji Itadori, his backstory, and the people that surround him are what keeps fans invested in this wonderfully told manga series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Search for Jujutsu Kaisen Manga<\/strong> from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Special Mention: Slam Dunk (Takehiko Inoue \/ Jump Comics \/ Shueisha)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Slam<\/p>\n

Slam Dunk<\/strong> is included in this list because of fans\u2019 anticipation for the recently announced Slam Dunk film, The First Slam Dunk, which caused an increase in the sales of the manga series recently.<\/span><\/p>\n

This upcoming film is the first movie related to Slam Dunk since 1995, and it will be computer animated as well, letting fans finally get to see a modernized version of Slam Dunk on the big screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Search for Slam Dunk Manga<\/strong> from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

Special Mention: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Koyoharu Gotouge \/ Jump Comics \/ Shueisha)<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Demon<\/p>\n

Arguably one of the biggest phenomena to hit Japan in recent years, the story of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba<\/strong> takes place in a world where demons and supernatural powers exist. It mainly focuses on Tanjiro Kamado, his sister Nezuko, and the secret society of the Demon Slayer Corps.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was first published in 2016, and its 2019 anime adaptation launched this series to worldwide popularity that still lasts to this day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Search for Demon Slayer Manga <\/strong>from Japan<\/a><\/div>\n

How to buy original Japanese manga from abroad<\/b><\/h2>\n

What is honto?<\/b><\/h3>\n

We mentioned earlier how the Top 3 list included here comes from the Japanese hybrid bookstore honto. honto <\/strong><\/a>combines physical bookstores with their online stores to provide a way for customers to purchase books, manga, magazines, and other printed media in a way that works for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They also accept orders from customers overseas, so they\u2019re a great way to get original Japanese published materials to you \u2013 no matter where you are in the world! <\/span><\/p>\n

\"honto<\/p>\n

You can now also access the wide range of manga and books that they sell on FROM JAPAN! If you filter your search to show items from honto (via the link below) you can find nearly 20,000 items \u2013 all within reach with just one click of a button!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"honto<\/p>\n

Search for items from honto<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I buy manga sold on honto via FROM JAPAN?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re new to our site, you can follow the step-by-step guide below to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Go to the honto page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on FJ Select! If you know what you want to buy, go to the “honto” page and input the Japanese name of the series you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Check the product detail page!<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. If everything looks good, click \u201cadd it to cart\u201d and pay for Charge 1.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Your items get delivered to our distribution center.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Pay for Invoice 2.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Your items get sent to your location.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Arrival.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why should I buy original manga in Japanese?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    If you can\u2019t read Japanese, you might be wondering why you should even buy manga in its originally published language. However, there are a few good uses for getting Japanese manga:<\/span><\/p>\n