Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 26 has claimed the top spot on Circana Bookscan’s U.S. Adult Graphic Novel list for July 2025, marking the third consecutive month that a volume from the popular manga series has led the sales charts. The sustained performance highlights the ongoing strength of the franchise within the competitive graphic novel market, largely fueled by its strong anime ties and dedicated readership.
Jujutsu Kaisen’s Unprecedented Reign
Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen continues to be a powerhouse in the U.S. graphic novel landscape. Volume 26, published by Viz Media, secured the No. 1 position for July, demonstrating the series’ consistent appeal. This isn’t an isolated success for the series, as Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 25 has also remained a strong contender, appearing in the Top 20 for the past five months and previously holding the top spot in March and April. Even the first volume of Jujutsu Kaisen, originally released in English in late 2019, showcased remarkable longevity by charting at No. 9 for July, underscoring its enduring popularity and ability to attract new readers.
The series’ success is closely linked to its compelling narrative and its highly acclaimed anime adaptation, which consistently drives interest in the manga. The story, which follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he navigates a world of curses and sorcerers, has amassed over 100 million copies in circulation worldwide as of September 2024.
Key Players on the July 2025 Chart
While Jujutsu Kaisen led the pack, several other titles made a significant impact on Circana Bookscan’s July 2025 Adult Graphic Novel list. The list, compiled from weekly point-of-sale data covering approximately 85% of the U.S. trade print book market, largely reflected the ongoing dominance of manga and titles with strong media ties.
Manga’s Continued Ascendancy
Manga continues to be a dominant force in the graphic novel sector, with titles tied to successful anime adaptations consistently performing well.
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run: Hirohiko Araki’s critically acclaimed series saw its Volume 2 hardcover take the second spot, with Volume 1 also charting at fifth place, marking its third month on the list.
- Chainsaw Man: Volume 18 of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s dark fantasy series landed at No. 17, marking its third consecutive month in the Top 20.
- New Anime Boosts: Two new Volume 1s made their debut on the Adult Top 20, propelled by recent anime releases: The Summer Hikaru Died (No. 8) and Gachiakuta (No. 12), both of which saw anime adaptations premiere in July.
- Shonen Jump Staples: Other familiar titles from Weekly Shonen Jump maintained strong positions, including One Piece Volume 109 (No. 10) and Omnibus Edition Volume 1 (No. 13), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Volume 1 (No. 11), My Hero Academia Volume 41 (No. 16), and Blue Lock Volume 20 (No. 14) and Volume 1 (No. 18). The consistent presence of these series highlights a trend where readers pick up both the newest volumes and the introductory volumes of popular series.
Western Graphic Novels Holding Strong
Despite manga’s pervasive presence, a few non-manga titles carved out significant positions, primarily from established franchises.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: IDW Publishing’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin hardcover secured the third spot, while its new sequel, The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution hardcover, took fourth place. These titles illustrate the enduring popularity of the TMNT franchise in the graphic novel format.
- DC Compact Comics: While not in the overall top 5, the DC Compact Comics edition of All-Star Superman was noted for its presence on the broader Adult Top 20 chart, indicating a strong performance for accessible and inexpensive superhero graphic novel formats.
The Market Landscape
Circana (formerly NPD BookScan) meticulously collects weekly point-of-sale data from over 16,000 locations, encompassing e-tailers, chain bookstores, mass merchandisers, and independent bookstores. This comprehensive data provides a robust overview of the U.S. trade print book market for graphic novels. The consistent performance of manga, particularly those with active anime adaptations, underscores a significant trend in the U.S. market, where televised or streaming content directly translates into print sales.
