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Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 80 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

MAZZEL's debut photobook with ZEAL — marking the group's third debut anniversary, shot on location in Pattaya, Thailand — lands at No. 2.

Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom Vol. 80 claimed the top spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 on August 27, selling both physical copies and e-books. This volume marks the 20th anniversary of the series' serialization. Accompanying the volume release was the commemorative magazine-format book Kingdom Magazine 2026, featuring works by popular manga artists Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto, and Yoshihiro Togashi.

On August 5, Keigo Higashino's Eien no Kioku began selling out and has since been constantly out of stock, pushing the title up six spots. Blue Lock Vol. 40 debuted at No. 3, which is placed in the top 10 across physical stores, e-commerce, and e-books.

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