Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power in the American print market. According to the latest Circana BookScan data for August, the series' inaugural volume reached the #2 spot on the top 20 adult graphic novels list. The franchise maintained a heavy footprint throughout the month, with volumes 2, 3, 26, 29, 30, and the prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0 all appearing within the top 20 rankings.
The broader market remains heavily influenced by Japanese imports, with manga occupying 16 of the 20 available slots on the August list. Other notable performers included Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi volume 8, which landed at #3, and Mokumokuren’s The Summer Hikaru Died volume 1, which claimed the #6 spot. Long-running favorites such as Dandadan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Chainsaw Man, and One Piece also maintained their presence among the top-selling titles.
Circana BookScan compiles these rankings by aggregating point-of-sale data from over 16,000 retail locations, including major chains and independent bookstores. By filtering out children's graphic novels and non-traditional art books, the list provides a focused view of adult-market trends. The consistent performance of these volumes suggests that even as series progress, backlist demand remains a critical driver for the industry.
