The latest sales data from Oricon confirms that Kingdom continues to dominate the Japanese market. Yasuhisa Hara’s long-running historical series saw its 80th volume take the number one spot for August 2026, moving 365,379 copies following its mid-month release. The series remains a powerhouse in the industry, maintaining significant momentum as it approaches its milestone 80th volume.
Following closely behind, the 40th volume of Blue Lock captured second place with 127,399 copies sold. The sports manga remains a consistent top performer as anticipation builds for the upcoming third season of its anime adaptation, titled BLUE LOCK: Neo Egoist League. Rounding out the top three, the 17th volume of the manga adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries held steady at third place for the second consecutive month, proving the enduring popularity of the series.
The August rankings also highlighted the continued strength of established hits like One Piece, which appeared at number eight with its 115th volume, and Hunter x Hunter, which landed at number 19 with its 39th volume. While newer titles often fluctuate in the monthly charts, these long-running franchises demonstrate a reliable baseline of physical sales that anchors the top 20 list each month.
