‘SPY×FAMILY’ Vol. 18 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Latest ‘Dandadan’ & ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’ Volumes Follow
Last week’s No. 1, Yuu Nagira’s Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku , slips to No. 4.
SPY×FAMILY Vol. 18 topped the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart on November 12, following the release on November 4. This volume achieved a remarkable three-metric sweep: leading in brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and e-books sales. The previous volume of SPY×FAMILY also secured the top spot on the chart back in April, achieving a two-volume consecutive run of No. 1 positions.
The series has now sold over 42 million copies in circulation as of Vol. 18. The release of Season 4 of the TV anime and a second theatrical film in 2027 further boosted the series' popularity. Additionally, Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Vol. 26 claimed the No. 2 spot, while Yuto Suzuki's SAKAMOTO DAYS Vol. 29 secured the No. 3 position.
Mato Seihei no Slave Vol. 22 by Takahiro and Yohei Takemura debuted at No. 5, placing third in e-books. This week, six titles entered the top 10 for the first time, with Yuu Nagira's Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku dropping from No. 1 to No. 4.
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