April 2025 witnessed significant movements in Japan's manga industry, with several titles achieving remarkable sales figures. Based on Oricon's physical sales data, here are the top 10 best-selling manga volumes for the month:
🏆 April 2025 Manga Sales Ranking
1. Detective Conan Vol. 107（名探偵コナン 第107巻）
Author: Gosho Aoyama (青山 剛昌)
📦 Estimated Sales: 158,000 copies
The latest installment continues to captivate readers with its intricate mysteries.
Author: Katarina (硬梨菜), Art: Ryosuke Fuji (不二 涼介)
📦 Estimated Sales: 51,900 copies
This series maintains its popularity with thrilling virtual reality adventures.
3. Detective Conan Vol. 107 Special Edition（名探偵コナン 第107巻 特装版）
Author: Gosho Aoyama (青山 剛昌)
📦 Estimated Sales: 45,000 copies
The special edition, featuring exclusive content, appeals to dedicated fans.
4. Golden Kamuy Vol. 32（ゴールデンカムイ 第32巻）
Author: Satoru Noda (野田 サトル)
📦 Estimated Sales: 40,000 copies
The historical action series continues to draw readers with its unique setting and characters.
5. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 27（呪術廻戦 第27巻）
Author: Gege Akutami (芥見 下々)
📦 Estimated Sales: 38,000 copies
The dark fantasy series remains a strong contender in the manga market.
6. My Hero Academia Vol. 41（僕のヒーローアカデミア 第41巻）
Author: Kohei Horikoshi (堀越 耕平)
📦 Estimated Sales: 35,000 copies
The superhero saga continues to inspire with its dynamic storytelling.
7. Blue Lock Vol. 30（ブルーロック 第30巻）
Author: Muneyuki Kaneshiro (金城 宗幸), Art: Yusuke Nomura (ノ村 優介)
📦 Estimated Sales: 33,000 copies
The soccer-themed series scores high with its intense matches and character development.
8. Oshi no Ko Vol. 15（【推しの子】第15巻）
Author: Aka Akasaka (赤坂 アカ), Art: Mengo Yokoyari (横槍 メンゴ)
📦 Estimated Sales: 30,000 copies
This series delves into the complexities of the entertainment industry, resonating with many readers.
9. Kingdom Vol. 73（キングダム 第73巻）
Author: Yasuhisa Hara (原 泰久)
📦 Estimated Sales: 28,000 copies
The historical epic continues to depict the unification of China with compelling narratives.
10. Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 13（怪獣8号 第13巻）
Author: Naoya Matsumoto (松本 直也)
📦 Estimated Sales: 25,000 copies
The monster-fighting series maintains its popularity with action-packed sequences.
📊 Insights
April 2025's rankings highlight the enduring popularity of long-running series like Detective Conan and Kingdom, while newer titles such as Shangri-La Frontier and Kaiju No. 8 continue to gain traction. The diversity in genres—from mystery and historical fiction to fantasy and sports—demonstrates the broad interests of manga readers in Japan.
🔗 Sources
Oricon Weekly Comic Ranking:オリコン AnimeNew Japan Best-Selling Manga:AnimeNew Sanyo News on Detective Conan's Sales: 山陽新聞デジタル
Stay tuned for next month's rankings to see how these titles evolve and which new entries make their mark in the manga world!
