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the manga Chainsaw Man continues to expand its international success and has once again surpassed Kimetsu no Yaiba in weekly sales, according to the most recent report from Oricon. Between September 22 and 28, the work of Tatsuki Fujimoto sold around 172,517 copiesmore than double the 77,796 registered by Kimetsu no Yaiba during the same period.
The report also confirms that Chainsaw Man has reached a new record with 31 million copies in circulation through their 22 volumes. The most recent volume was released on September 4just before the Japanese premiere of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. After the release of the film and its favorable reception, sales of the manga increased significantly.
With the upcoming arrival of the feature film in theaters in the United States, a new rebound in international sales is expected. This momentum reinforces the franchise's position within the global manga market, where it has maintained sustained growth since its debut.
Comparison with other franchises
Yes ok Chainsaw Man is still far from the most 220 million copies accumulated by Kimetsu no Yaibathe new record places it above titles like Black Cloverwhich has 24 million copies distributed in 37 volumes. The result shows the relevance of Fujimoto's work in the current manga panorama.
History-driven growth
Unlike the cinematic success of Kimetsu no Yaiba powered by ufotablethe rise of Chainsaw Man has been sustained primarily by its narrative. With the second part of the manga underway and new animated adaptations in development, interest in the franchise continues to expand.
Can Chainsaw Man maintain its advantage and get closer to the historical total of Kimetsu no Yaiba in the next few years?
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