Daisuke Ashihara’s ‘World Trigger’ Vol. 30 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Comics Sweep Top 10
Debuting at No. 2 is Vol. 11 of the comic adaptation of the popular light novel Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga .
Daisuke Ashihara's latest installment of the sci-fi action manga series "World Trigger" Vol. 30 claimed the top spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart released on October 8. The extended holiday period initially pushed several novels into the upper ranks, but comics have since dominated the top 10 this week.
As the top seller in both physical and digital formats, "World Trigger" Vol. 30 led the pack, while the manga adaptation of the popular light novel "Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga" debuted at No. 2. The TV anime adaptation of the same title is set to air in January 2027.
Following closely at No. 3 is "BORUTO -TWO BLUE VORTEX-" Vol. 9, which also ranks No. 4 in e-books and No. 11 in brick-and-mortar sales. Fuyumi Ono's "Yumei no Kishi: Juni Kokuki" fell out of the top 10, landing at No. 12 after two consecutive weeks at the top. However, it remains strong at No. 3 in brick-and-mortar sales.
Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku by Yu Nagira holds the 13th position, topping both subscriptions and social media buzz. An eagerly awaited live-action film adaptation of the series will premiere on October 9 in domestic theaters. The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 will host its first annual awards ceremony on November 14, with free admission applications open until October 18.
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