Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 80 Holds Atop Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for Second Week
Debuting at No. 2 is Vol. 12 of the manga version of Zatsuyo Fuyojutsu-shi ga Jibun no Saikyou ni Kizuku made , slated for a TV anime adaptation in 2027.
Yasuhisa Hara's "Kingdom" Vol. 80 maintained its No. 1 position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, as reported by the chart released on September 3. This volume excelled in three categories, securing the top spots for brick-and-mortar sales (No. 1), e-books (No. 2), and e-commerce (No. 17). The manga adaptation of Zatsuyo Fuyojutsu-shi ga Jibun no Saikyou ni Kizuku made its debut at No. 2, poised for a TV anime adaptation in 2027.
Keigo Higashino's posthumous release, "Eien no Kioku," climbed back into the top 3, moving up one spot from the previous week. Nagano's "Chiikawa: Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu" Vol. 8 made a significant jump, climbing from No. 73 to No. 11, thanks to the success of the "Siren Arc" and its adaptation, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, which has surpassed 10 billion yen at the box office.
The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart that combines physical sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data, and social media activity.
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