Eiichiro Oda’s iconic One Piece manga continues to dominate the early August edition of The New York Times’ monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list. Naoya Matsumoto’s Kaiju No. 8 holds a firm position as well, and Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba remains a fan- favorite, drawing readers into its narrative of vengeance and courage in a world infested with demons.
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s work, Goodbye, Eri, is also featured in the August edition. Meanwhile, Tatsuya Endō’s Spy x Family takes spot 15, offering a slice-of-life of espionage and family dynamics. All these titles have claimed a spot on The New York Times Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list, a category that has gained recognition since its introduction in October 2019.
Manga has forever been prevalent in the Japanese community, being a staple in every library. It’s not often you find manga in bookstores in the West or even in India, but that’s not for long. With the ever-growing popularity of anime, we’re bound to find some best-selling manga in stores near us, and we’re sure One Piece, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and other shounen giants will be the first to grace the shelves.
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New York Times Bestseller List: One Piece and More
The August edition of The New York Times Bestseller List for manga showcases the different narratives, from novels to manga, that span several genres, from high-seas adventures to monstrous showdowns and fantastical worlds that never stop entertaining us.
The manga featured on the August list of NYT monthly Graphic Books and Bestseller Manga are:
- Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece vol. 103 at #4
- Naoya Matsumoto’s Kaiju No. 8 vol. 7 at #11
- Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba vol. 1 at #12
- Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Goodbye, Eri at #13
- Tatsuya Endō’s SPY x FAMILY vol. 1 at #15
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The Complete New York Times Graphic Books and Manga Bestseller August List
- Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea by Dav Pilkey
- The Bad Guys In Let The Game Begin by Aaron Blabey
- Karen’s Haircut by Ann M. Martin, illustrated by Katy Farina
- One Piece vol. 103 by Eiichiro Oda
- Teacher’s Pet by Francine Pascal, illustrated by Claudia Aguirre
- Best Friends by Francine Pascal, illustrated by Claudia Aguirre
- Collaborations by Dav Pilkey
- Nimona by ND Stevenson
- Lore Olympus vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe
- FGTEEV: Out of Time! by FGTeeV, illustrated by Miguel Díaz Rivas
- Kaiju No. 8 vol. 7 by Naoya Matsumoto
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba vol. 1 by Koyoharu Gotouge
- Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto
- Heartstopper vol. 1 by Alice Oseman
- SPY x FAMILY vol. 1 by Tatsuya Endō
Featured on this month’s bestseller list is the timeless classic, One Piece. This long-running manga series has been a staple in the industry for over two decades. Set in a world of pirates, mystical islands, and boundless oceans, One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they navigate treacherous waters in search of the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.
Oda’s mastery of storytelling, intricate character development, and the continuous unveiling of a highly detailed world have created the biggest and most loyal fan base we’ve seen since Dragon Ball.
Later, on the list is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This manga has been a consistent favorite since its debut, thanks to its gripping narrative and breathtaking artwork. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy turned demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons. With its stunning and intense battle sequences and emotional depth, Demon Slayer continues to break records and claim a spot on every bestselling list there is.
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