Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen continues to command the North American manga market, appearing twice on the latest New York Times Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list for August. The series' inaugural volume climbed to the #7 position, while the most recent 30th volume held strong at #9. This sustained performance follows a successful July, where the 30th volume peaked at #3.
Joining the ranks this month is Mokumokuren’s supernatural horror series, The Summer Hikaru Died. The first volume of the atmospheric thriller secured the #13 spot, marking a steady presence on the list after previously charting at #15 in July. The title has been gaining significant critical traction for its unique blend of rural mystery and creeping dread.
These rankings reflect the ongoing dominance of Shonen Jump hits in the Western publishing landscape. The New York Times has maintained this specific category for graphic novels and manga since October 2019, providing a consistent metric for tracking the medium's commercial footprint in the United States.
