‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24 by Tatsuki Fujimoto Ranks First on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 List

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s latest installment, ‘Chainsaw Man’ Vol. 24, has claimed the top spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart, making waves since its release on June 11th. This volume signifies the conclusion of Part 2 of the beloved series, whose animated adaptation of the gripping Reze arc has captivated audiences and achieved significant success at the box office. The volume has emerged as a frontrunner in both physical store sales and e-book downloads this week, illustrating its enduring popularity among fans.

Following closely behind at No. 2 is ‘Dandadan’ Vol. 24, securing second place in both physical and digital formats, and also ranking at No. 9 in e-commerce (EC). ‘BORUTO -TWO BLUE VORTEX- Vol. 8’ takes the third position, with ‘Kono Oto Tomare! Vol. 34’ and ‘Mato Seihei no Slave Vol. 21’ rounding out the top five, showcasing a stellar lineup of must-read manga series from Shonen Jump.

In an exciting debut, Mizuki Tsujimura’s latest creation, the two-volume novel ‘Fire Dome,’ enters the chart at No. 10 (Vol. 1) and No. 18 (Vol. 2) consecutively. Released in celebration of the author’s 22nd debut anniversary, these volumes have swiftly garnered attention, amassing a total print run of 260,000 copies. Vol. 1 even claims the lead in social media discussions, indicating a strong early interest in this commemorative work.

The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 provides a comprehensive overview by amalgamating sales statistics from physical copies, e-books, library loans, subscription services, and social media buzz. Here are the top 10 titles on this week’s list, capturing data for the period spanning from June 1 to 7.

1. Chainsaw Man Vol. 24, Tatsuki Fujimoto (1/3/1/–/–)
2. Dandadan Vol. 24, Yukinobu Tatsu (2/9/2/–/–)
3. BORUTO -TWO BLUE VORTEX- Vol. 8, Mikio Ikemoto, Masashi Kishimoto (3/–/3/–/–)
4. Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life Vol. 34, Amyuu (6/–/4/–/–)
5. Mato Seihei no Slave (Chained Soldier) Vol. 21, Takahiro, Yohei Takemura (15/–/5/–/–)
6. BULLET TRAIN ALOHA&HARU CONCEPT PHOTOBOOK “Ai wa Yoru no Iro,” Aloha Takamatsu, Haru Kashiwagi (–/1/–/–/–)
7. Kingdom Vol. 79, Yasuhisa Hara (5/–/8/–/–)
8. Akane-banashi Vol. 22, Takamasa Moue, Yuki Suenaga (7/–/6/–/–)
9. In The Megachurch, Ryo Asai (19/–/–/2/–)
10. Fire Dome Vol. 1, Mizuki Tsujimura (9/–/–/–/1)

Typo alert: The original content incorrectly gives the title of “Mato Seihei no Slave” the English translation of “Chained Soldier” next to the ranking but then provides the artist’s name instead in the rankings. This seems inconsistent, so you may want to ensure clarity and accuracy.