Top 11 Best-Selling Japanese Manga of All Time

Publication Years: 1990 - 1996
Copies Sold: 117 million

Hanamichi is known for holding the world record for having the worst luck in love. With his fiery temper and red hair, this rebellious student falls for Haruko, a sweet and charming girl. For Haruko's sake, Hanamichi joins the school's basketball team. Rukawa, another rival, also becomes a member, and the two quickly become fierce competitors. This manga had a massive cultural impact, reshaping basketball trends in Japan, especially in middle and high schools. Basketball became one of the most popular sports in the country.

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Publication Years: 1981 - 1988
Copies Sold: 70 million

This manga, which debuted in the early 1980s, quickly became a sensation. With 70 million copies sold in just seven years, it proves how hot this manga was at the time. The story follows Tsubasa Ozora, a young boy with dreams of becoming a professional soccer player in Brazil. The series blends soccer techniques with supernatural abilities of the players, making each match more thrilling, especially for soccer fans.

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Doraemon was first published in Vietnam by Kim Dong Publishing House in late 1992 (based on the Thai version). December 11, 1992, marks the official debut of Doraemon in Vietnam. The book series immediately became a sensation in the publishing industry, selling 40,000 copies of four volumes (each 108 pages) within just one week. In 1996, Kim Dong secured the publishing rights for Doraemon from Shogakukan, and the royalty fees from 1992-1996 were donated by the author, Fujimoto, to the Doraemon Scholarship Fund.

By 2006, around 40 to 50 million copies of Doraemon had been sold in Vietnam, setting a publishing record for foreign manga in both large and small stores across the country. In Vietnam, Kim Dong is the exclusive publisher authorized to release all Vietnamese editions of Doraemon.

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In the early chapters of Detective Conan, Shinichi is depicted as a brilliant high school detective. During a visit to the Tropical Land amusement park with his childhood friend, Ran Mori, he accidentally uncovers a shady business deal involving a group of men in black. When they realize he's seen them, Shinichi is knocked unconscious. The men in black then administer a poison, Apotoxin-4869 (APTX 4869), to kill him. Upon waking up, he is shocked to find himself transformed into the body of a young child.

As Conan solves various cases, he discovers that both the FBI and CIA are also pursuing the mysterious Black Organization. Along the way, more members of the organization are revealed, and new characters, such as FBI and CIA agents like Shuichi Akai, Jodie Starling, James Black, and Mizunashi R, are introduced.

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The story is set in modern-day Tokyo, Japan. Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy, poor student who struggles with everything, often arriving late to school and crying over small things. After a fateful encounter with a cat named Luna, Usagi transforms into Sailor Moon, the beautiful warrior who fights for love and justice. Throughout her battles, she gains reliable teammates like Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, and Tuxedo Mask. Together, they fight to protect Earth from the forces of evil.

Since its debut, Sailormoon has become a symbol of the magical girl genre. The latest edition, Sailormoon Shinsoban, is a beautifully presented set, with all 12 volumes included.

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First published in 1992, this manga quickly gained popularity among readers in Japan and around the world. A few years later, an animated series featuring the mischievous boy Shin was created and continues to air to this day.

The style of the manga is simple, even appearing somewhat naïve compared to other manga series. The storyline centers around Shin, a 5-year-old boy and his relationships with family, neighbors, teachers, friends, and acquaintances. Each volume is about 120 pages, but once you start reading, it's hard to stop until the very last page. With a unique storytelling ability, the author turns the pages into a playground full of laughter and the colorful world of childhood.

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Kagome, a schoolgirl, accidentally finds herself transported back to Japan’s Sengoku era, where she meets the half-demon Inuyasha. Due to an unexpected incident, the Shikon Jewel, which grants immense power to demons, shatters into countless pieces scattered across the land. With no other choice, Kagome and Inuyasha must work together to find and collect all the fragments.

The special edition of this manga differs from previous releases with its larger format, each volume containing an average of 350 pages. The cover is soft, with gold foil lettering on the title and volume number. Each volume also includes two color pages and a section with interviews with author Rumiko Takahashi about the creation process of the series. Additionally, the final volume features a short epilogue detailing the characters' lives after the story concludes.

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Miko is a lively, energetic 6th grader who fills each day with joy and excitement alongside her family and friends. Amidst the hustle and bustle of her daily life, Mari takes on the role of a cupid, trying to set Miko up with T! Their developing relationship becomes the talk of the town.

Her life is always full of energy. Mari, who dreams of becoming a comic book artist, collaborates with Miko on drawing stories for competitions. A love triangle forms between Miko, Yoshida, who likes her, and Haruna, who likes Yoshida. Dive into this fun and vibrant series to experience the joy of living each day as Miko does!

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Publication period: 1984 - 1995
Total copies sold: 350 million

This iconic series is a beloved childhood treasure for many Vietnamese readers, evoking unforgettable memories. Originally inspired by China's *Journey to the West*, the story evolved into a legendary saga centered around intense battles between the characters.

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Publication period: 1997 - ongoing
Total copies sold: 270 million

Eiichiro Oda's *One Piece* transports readers into a world of pirate adventures across vast seas and uncharted lands. The story follows Luffy, a young boy who gains the powers of rubber after eating the Gomu-Gomu fruit. He assembles a crew of pirates to embark on a thrilling journey to find the legendary treasure, One Piece. This beloved saga has climbed to the second spot in global manga rankings.

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Publication period: Since 1999 and ongoing
Total copies sold: 135.5 million

This story follows the journey of a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village, Uzumaki Naruto. A cheerful and humorous boy, Naruto dreams of becoming a legendary Hokage. However, he faces a tragic fate as a child, being rejected by others because he is the host of the Nine-Tails Fox—a powerful beast that destroyed his village and took the lives of his parents twelve years ago. As time passes, guided by the wisdom of ninja masters, Naruto grows stronger and bravely fights to protect the peace of the ninja world from dangerous enemies.

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