2008: Top 300 Series of 2008

My 2008 rankings are based on 37 weeks of data (about 70% of the year) starting in late February and running (with minimal gaps) to the end of November, with a couple of charts right at the end to round out the year.

Full weekly charts have been posted (and continue to post) under the rankings category at Rocketbomber.com.

Top 300 Series, 2008
Publishers' Scorecard

[Note: 801 Media & DMP June could be considered to be over-represented since each one-shot manga and novel counts as a single series. It would be more representative to look at some of their authors and mangaka as constituting a single series -- but I'm not doing that.]

• 801 Media 10
• ADV 2
• ADV/Tokyopop 1
• Archie Comics 1
• Aurora Deux 7
• Bandai 1
• Berkley 1
• Boysenberry Books 1
• Broccoli 1
• Broccoli Books 3
• CMX 1
• Collins & Brown 1
• Collins Design 2
• Dark Horse 10
• Dark Horse/DMP 1
• Del Rey 26
• DMP 2
• DMP June 17
• DMP/Seven Seas 1
• DMP/Udon 1
• First Second 1
• Go! Comi 5
• Graphic Sha 1
• HarperCollins 2
• HC/Tokyopop 3
• HNA Amulet 1
• Japan Publications Trading Co. 1
• Japanime's Manga University 3
• Last Gasp 1
• Media Blasters 4
• Netcomics 1
• Oni Press 1
• Palgrave Macmillan 2
• Random House Doubleday Galilee 1
• Random House Pantheon 1
• Random House Villard 1
• Seven Seas 5
• Seven Seas Strawberry 2
• Stone Bridge Press 1
• Tokyopop 54
• Tokyopop Blu 5
• Tokyopop/Del Rey 1
• Tokyopop/Simon & Schuster 1
• Tyndale 1
• Udon 1
• Vertical 4
• Viz 22
• Viz Ghibli Library 2
• Viz Shojo Beat 29
• Viz Shonen Jump 17
• Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 16
• Viz Signature 4
• Viz/ADV 1
• Viz/Tokyopop 1
• Vizkids 2
• Watson-Guptill 1
• Wiley, John & Sons 2
• Yen Press 9

Series Rankings

Scores normalized to a 100 pt. scale (#1=100 points). (actually, the top score is 840539.5 points, which is harder to wrap your brain around, hence the extra calculation) It's a straight scalar, though, so all scores are still proportional.

And, let me stress, the scores are estimates. I like my method quite a bit, but am the first to admit I have to go through a hell of a lot of math making these estimates because I don't have access to actual unit sales numbers

1. Naruto - Viz Shonen Jump, Jul 2003 [100] ::
2. Death Note - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Oct 2005 [77.7] ::
3. Fruits Basket - Tokyopop, Feb 2004 [59.6] ::
4. Bleach - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2004 [59.4] ::
5. Vampire Knight - Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2007 [54.3] ::
6. Warriors - HC/Tokyopop, Apr 2007 [34.5] ::
7. Ouran High School Host Club - Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2005 [31.1] ::
8. Kingdom Hearts - Tokyopop, Oct 2005 [29.6] ::
9. Fullmetal Alchemist - Viz, Apr 2005 [26.7] ::
10. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle - Del Rey, Apr 2004 [21.2] ::
11. Rosario+Vampire - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Jun 2008 [21.2] ::
12. Pokemon - Vizkids, Nov 1999 [21.1] ::
13. Chibi Vampire - Tokyopop, Apr 2006 [20.6] ::
14. Berserk - Dark Horse, Oct 2003 [18.6] ::
15. Negima! - Del Rey, Apr 2004 [17.5] ::
16. Absolute Boyfriend - Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2006 [17.2] ::
17. Dark Hunger – Feehan, Zid - Berkley, Oct 2007 [16.4] ::
18. Gentlemen's Alliance† - Viz Shojo Beat, Mar 2007 [15] ::
19. D. Gray-Man - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, May 2006 [14.6] ::
20. Loveless - Tokyopop, Feb 2006 [14.4] ::
21. Yotsuba&! - ADV, Jun 2005 [14.2] ::
22. Junjo Romantica - Tokyopop Blu, Oct 2007 [13.5] ::
23. Warcraft - Tokyopop, Mar 2005 [12.8] ::
24. MeruPuri - Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2006 [12.7] ::
25. Return to Labyrinth - Tokyopop, Oct 2007 [12.5] ::
26. xxxHolic - Del Rey, Apr 2004 [12.4] ::
27. One Piece - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2003 [12.4] ::
28. Hellsing - Dark Horse, Dec 2003 [12.1] ::
29. +Anima - Tokyopop, May 2006 [12.1] ::
30. Avalon High: Coronation - HC/Tokyopop, Jul 2007 [11.7] ::
31. Avatar - Tokyopop/Simon & Schuster, Feb 2006 [11.5] ::
32. High School Debut - Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2008 [11.2] ::
33. Battle Royale - Viz/Tokyopop, Mar 2003 [11.1] ::
34. Japanese in Mangaland - Japan Publications Trading Co., Dec 2003 [10.5] ::
35. Gothic & Lolita Bible - Tokyopop, Feb 2008 [10.5] ::
36. Making Comics – McCloud - HarperCollins, Sep 2006 [10.1] ::
37. Hana-Kimi - Viz, Sep 2004 [10] ::
38. Vampire Hunter D - Dark Horse/DMP, Jun 2005 [10] ::
39. Skip Beat! - Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2006 [10] ::
40. Inuyasha - Viz, Mar 2003 [9.86] ::
41. The Twelve Kingdoms (novel) - Tokyopop, Mar 2007 [9.62] ::
42. Vampire Kisses - HC/Tokyopop, Sep 2007 [9.6] ::
43. Buddha - Vertical, May 2006 [9.51] ::
44. Blade of the Immortal - Dark Horse, Mar 1997 [9.49] ::
45. Wild Ones - Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2007 [9.42] ::
46. Shugo Chara! - Del Rey, Mar 2007 [9.39] ::
47. Kitchen Princess - Del Rey, Jan 2007 [9.11] ::
48. Tail of the Moon - Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2008 [8.97] ::
49. Millennium Snow - Viz Shojo Beat, Apr 2007 [8.92] ::
50. Naoki Urasawa's Monster - Viz Signature, Feb 2006 [8.79] ::
51. Black Cat - Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2006 [8.79] ::
52. Rave Master - Tokyopop, Jan 2003 [8.54] ::
53. .hack// - Tokyopop, Sep 2003 [8.37] ::
54. Manga Bible -- Siku - Random House Doubleday Galilee, Jan 2008 [8.24] ::
55. Dragon Ball - Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2003 [8.21] ::
56. S.A (Special A) - Viz Shojo Beat, Nov 2007 [8.21] ::
57. Claymore - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Apr 2006 [7.91] ::
58. Blood+ - Dark Horse, Jan 2008 [7.85] ::
59. Sundome - Yen Press, Jan 2008 [7.84] ::
60. Nana - Viz Shojo Beat, Nov 2005 [7.83] ::
61. Strawberry Panic - Seven Seas Strawberry, Nov 2007 [7.78] ::
62. Yurara - Viz Shojo Beat, Jun 2007 [7.73] ::
63. Tokyo Mew Mew - Tokyopop, May 2004 [7.58] ::
64. Crimson Spell - Media Blasters, Jul 2007 [7.37] ::
65. Necratoholic - DMP June, Apr 2008 [7.28] ::
66. In Odd We Trust -- Koontz, Chan - Del Rey, Jun 2008 [7.18] ::
67. Pretty Face - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Aug 2007 [6.91] ::
68. Fairy Tail - Del Rey, Mar 2008 [6.81] ::
69. Shaman King - Viz Shonen Jump, Aug 2003 [6.65] ::
70. Manga Cookbook - Japanime's Manga University, Aug 2007 [6.6] ::
71. Prince of Tennis - Viz Shonen Jump, May 2004 [6.6] ::
72. Case Closed - Viz, Jul 2004 [6.56] ::
73. Beauty Pop - Viz Shojo Beat, Sep 2006 [6.49] ::
74. Totally Captivated - Netcomics, Feb 2008 [6.16] ::
75. Wanted - Viz Shojo Beat, Sep 2008 [6.12] ::
76. Scott Pilgrim - Oni Press, Jul 2004 [6.05] ::
77. Red River - Viz, Jan 2008 [6.03] ::
78. Her Majesty's Dog - Go! Comi, Apr 2006 [6.02] ::
79. La Corda d'Oro - Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2006 [5.99] ::
80. Godchild - Viz Shojo Beat, Mar 2006 [5.96] ::
81. Draw Manga -- Lewis - Collins & Brown, Jun 2005 [5.89] ::
82. Dragon Drive - Viz Shonen Jump, Apr 2007 [5.8] ::
83. Yu-Gi-Oh! - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2003 [5.77] ::
84. Drawing Words and Writing Pictures -- Abel, Madden - First Second, Jun 2008 [5.75] ::
85. A Foreign Love Affair - 801 Media, Mar 2008 [5.65] ::
86. Monkey High! - Viz Shojo Beat, Mar 2008 [5.54] ::
87. Lovecom - Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2007 [5.5] ::
88. Love Mode - Tokyopop Blu, Nov 2005 [5.4] ::
89. Full Moon O Sagashite - Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2005 [5.24] ::
90. Wallflower - Del Rey, Oct 2004 [5.22] ::
91. Phoenix Wright - Del Rey, Sep 2008 [5.18] ::
92. Monster Book of Manga - Collins Design, Jan 2006 [4.97] ::
93. Kanji de Manga - Japanime's Manga University, Jan 2005 [4.94] ::
94. Love Is Like a Hurricane - 801 Media, Jun 2007 [4.8] ::
95. Dororo - Vertical, Apr 2008 [4.69] ::
96. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - Viz, Mar 2004 [4.67] ::
97. Gantz - Dark Horse, Jun 2008 [4.6] ::
98. Mister Mistress - Aurora Deux, Jul 2008 [4.52] ::
99. How to Draw Manga - Graphic Sha, Jul 1999 [4.52] ::
100. After School Nightmare - Go! Comi, Sep 2006 [4.51] ::
101. Black Lagoon - Viz, Aug 2008 [4.51] ::
102. Eyeshield 21 - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Apr 2005 [4.49] ::
103. Record of a Fallen Vampire - Viz, May 2008 [4.43] ::
104. Angel Diary - Yen Press, Oct 2005 [4.41] ::
105. Miki Falls - HarperCollins, May 2007 [4.39] ::
106. Kamichama Karin - Tokyopop/Del Rey, Sep 2005 [4.39] ::
107. Sonic the Hedgehog Archives - Archie Comics, Nov 2006 [4.38] ::
108. Kurohime - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Mar 2008 [4.36] ::
109. Rurouni Kenshin - Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2003 [4.33] ::
110. Pet Shop of Horrors - Tokyopop, Jun 2003 [4.27] ::
111. Oh My Goddess! - Dark Horse, Jun 2002 [4.21] ::
112. Saiyuki - Tokyopop, May 2003 [4.2] ::
113. Caged Slave (novel) - DMP June, May 2008 [4.2] ::
114. The Devil's Secret - 801 Media, Jun 2008 [4.16] ::
115. Mamotte! Lollipop - Del Rey, Feb 2007 [4.08] ::
116. Ghost in the Shell - Dark Horse, Jun 2004 [4.08] ::
117. Reborn! - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Oct 2006 [4.08] ::
118. Time Stranger Kyoko - Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2008 [4.03] ::
119. Vagabond - Viz Signature, Apr 2002 [4.02] ::
120. Hunter x Hunter - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Apr 2005 [3.97] ::
121. Switch - Viz, Mar 2008 [3.93] ::
122. Boys over Flowers - Viz, Jul 2003 [3.92] ::
123. Suzuka - Del Rey, Aug 2006 [3.9] ::
124. Fushigi Yugi - Viz Shojo Beat, May 2003 [3.84] ::
125. DNAngel - Tokyopop, Mar 2004 [3.71] ::
126. Nightmare Inspector - Viz, Apr 2008 [3.68] ::
127. ION - Viz Shojo Beat, Apr 2008 [3.67] ::
128. Air Gear - Del Rey, Jul 2006 [3.63] ::
129. Chobits - Tokyopop, Apr 2002 [3.62] ::
130. Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System - Collins Design, Aug 2006 [3.59] ::
131. Trinity Blood - Tokyopop, Nov 2006 [3.57] ::
132. Samurai Deeper Kyo - Tokyopop, Jun 2003 [3.51] ::
133. Dog Style - Media Blasters, Sep 2007 [3.49] ::
134. Cardcaptor Sakura - Tokyopop, May 2000 [3.44] ::
135. Hikaru no Go - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2004 [3.4] ::
136. Yu Yu Hakusho - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2003 [3.38] ::
137. Gin Tama - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Jul 2007 [3.35] ::
138. Fairy Cube - Viz Shojo Beat, May 2008 [3.33] ::
139. Bride of the Water God - Dark Horse, Oct 2007 [3.28] ::
140. Buso Renkin - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Aug 2006 [3.26] ::
141. Welcome to the NHK - Tokyopop, Oct 2006 [3.25] ::
142. Inubaka: Crazy for Dogs - Viz, Feb 2007 [3.25] ::
143. Battle Vixens - Tokyopop, Apr 2004 [3.24] ::
144. Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Yen Press, Oct 2008 [3.24] ::
145. School Rumble - Del Rey, Feb 2006 [3.21] ::
146. Gun Blaze West - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Apr 2008 [3.18] ::
147. Angel Sanctuary - Viz, Apr 2004 [3.16] ::
148. Manga Sutra (Futari H) - Tokyopop, Jan 2008 [3.12] ::
149. Disgaea - Broccoli, Sep 2006 [3.1] ::
150. Ral O Grad - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Feb 2008 [3.07] ::
151. Love Attack - Tokyopop, Dec 2007 [3.06] ::
152. Zatch Bell! - Viz, Aug 2005 [3.05] ::
153. Barefoot Gen - Last Gasp, Sep 2004 [3.03] ::
154. Body Language (novel) - DMP, Jan 2008 [2.95] ::
155. Pichi Pichi Pitch - Del Rey, Apr 2006 [2.94] ::
156. Manga Messiah - Tyndale, Sep 2007 [2.93] ::
157. Fallen Moon - Tokyopop Blu, Jun 2008 [2.88] ::
158. Strawberry 100% - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Jul 2007 [2.83] ::
159. I Want To Be Naughty - Media Blasters, Oct 2007 [2.79] ::
160. Pet on Duty - Boysenberry Books, Nov 2007 [2.77] ::
161. Fall in Love Like a Comic - Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2007 [2.77] ::
162. Okami Official Complete Works - Udon, May 2008 [2.76] ::
163. Zombie Loan - Yen Press, Oct 2007 [2.73] ::
164. Manga Mania - Watson-Guptill, Apr 2001 [2.73] ::
165. Mushishi - Del Rey, Jan 2007 [2.69] ::
166. MÄR - Viz, Apr 2005 [2.67] ::
167. Hayate the Combat Butler - Viz, Nov 2006 [2.67] ::
168. Honey & Clover - Viz Shojo Beat, Mar 2008 [2.66] ::
169. Legend of Zelda - Vizkids, Oct 2008 [2.65] ::
170. CLAMP no Kiseki - Tokyopop, Apr 2005 [2.63] ::
171. Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation - Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2007 [2.61] ::
172. Starcraft - Tokyopop, Aug 2008 [2.6] ::
173. My Dearest Devil Princess - Broccoli Books, Nov 2007 [2.6] ::
174. Hero Heel - DMP June, Nov 2006 [2.54] ::
175. Only the Ring Finger Knows - DMP June, Aug 2004 [2.53] ::
176. Full Metal Panic! - ADV/Tokyopop, Sep 2003 [2.52] ::
177. The Dreaming - Tokyopop, Dec 2005 [2.52] ::
178. Ai no Kusabi (novel) - DMP June, Nov 2007 [2.51] ::
179. Shakugan no Shana - Viz, Apr 2007 [2.49] ::
180. Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan - Random House Pantheon, Oct 2008 [2.47] ::
181. Me & My Brothers - Tokyopop, Jul 2007 [2.44] ::
182. Azumanga Daioh - ADV, Sep 2003 [2.43] ::
183. Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. - Palgrave Macmillan, Nov 2007 [2.43] ::
184. Sensual Phrase - Viz, Apr 2004 [2.39] ::
185. Hell Girl - Del Rey, Jan 2008 [2.39] ::
186. Black Jack - Vertical, Sep 2008 [2.39] ::
187. Your & My Secret - Tokyopop, Mar 2008 [2.37] ::
188. Manga Studio for Dummies - Wiley, John & Sons, Jan 2008 [2.36] ::
189. Bizenghast - Tokyopop, Aug 2005 [2.36] ::
190. Tramps Like Us - Tokyopop, Aug 2004 [2.33] ::
191. Selfish Mr. Mermaid - DMP June, Apr 2008 [2.31] ::
192. Usagi Yojimbo - Dark Horse, Sep 1999 [2.21] ::
193. Princess Resurrection - Del Rey, May 2007 [2.14] ::
194. Cherry Juice - Tokyopop, Sep 2007 [2.12] ::
195. The Prime Minister's Secret Diplomacy - 801 Media, Jan 2008 [2.1] ::
196. Robot - DMP/Udon, Aug 2005 [2.08] ::
197. TEKKONKINKREET: Black & White - Viz Signature, Sep 2007 [2.07] ::
198. Love Pistols - Tokyopop Blu, May 2007 [2.05] ::
199. Queen's Knight - Tokyopop, Nov 2004 [2.04] ::
200. Kiss All the Boys - Aurora Deux, Mar 2008 [2.04] ::
201. Tea for Two - Tokyopop Blu, May 2008 [2.03] ::
202. Pastel - Del Rey, Dec 2005 [2.03] ::
203. Gacha Gacha - Del Rey, Sep 2005 [1.98] ::
204. Sgt. Frog - Tokyopop, Jan 2004 [1.95] ::
205. Ultimate Venus - Go! Comi, May 2008 [1.95] ::
206. Wild Adapter - Tokyopop, Jan 2007 [1.93] ::
207. Kilala Princess - Tokyopop, Jan 2007 [1.93] ::
208. Love Recipe - DMP June, Jun 2007 [1.9] ::
209. Captive Hearts - Viz Shojo Beat, Nov 2008 [1.89] ::
210. Vassalord - Tokyopop, Jul 2008 [1.89] ::
211. Cowa! - Viz Shonen Jump, Jul 2008 [1.88] ::
212. Scandalous Seiryo University - Media Blasters, Aug 2007 [1.85] ::
213. Manga Moods - Japanime's Manga University, Mar 2006 [1.84] ::
214. Yakuza in Love - Aurora Deux, Jan 2008 [1.81] ::
215. Mamotte Shugogetten - Tokyopop, Apr 2008 [1.8] ::
216. Enchanter - DMP, Jan 2007 [1.8] ::
217. The President's Time - 801 Media, May 2008 [1.79] ::
218. Bakugan Battle Brawlers - Del Rey, Nov 2008 [1.79] ::
219. Mixed Vegetables - Viz Shojo Beat, Sep 2008 [1.77] ::
220. Eternal Love (novel) - DMP June, Jun 2008 [1.77] ::
221. BODY - Viz Shojo Beat, May 2008 [1.77] ::
222. Chocolat - Yen Press, Oct 2005 [1.76] ::
223. Psycho Busters - Del Rey, Oct 2007 [1.76] ::
224. Code Geass - Bandai, Aug 2008 [1.72] ::
225. Manga Shakespeare - HNA Amulet, Apr 2007 [1.7] ::
226. Venus Versus Virus - Seven Seas, Jul 2007 [1.7] ::
227. My Heavenly Hockey Club - Del Rey, May 2007 [1.7] ::
228. Ruff Love - Aurora Deux, Aug 2008 [1.68] ::
229. King of Hell - Tokyopop, Jun 2003 [1.66] ::
230. Weekend Lovers - 801 Media, Apr 2008 [1.65] ::
231. Love Master A - Go! Comi, Nov 2007 [1.62] ::
232. Nora - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Oct 2008 [1.61] ::
233. Gakuen Alice - Tokyopop, Dec 2007 [1.61] ::
234. Dazzle - Tokyopop, Jan 2006 [1.6] ::
235. Oh My God! - Aurora Deux, Jul 2008 [1.58] ::
236. Dramacon - Tokyopop, Oct 2005 [1.57] ::
237. My Paranoid Next Door Neighbor - 801 Media, Aug 2007 [1.56] ::
238. From Far Away - Viz, Dec 2004 [1.56] ::
239. Hoshin Engi - Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2007 [1.55] ::
240. The Art of Studio Ghibli Films - Viz Ghibli Library, Nov 2002 [1.54] ::
241. Getbackers - Tokyopop, Feb 2004 [1.52] ::
242. My Neighbor Totoro - Viz Ghibli Library, Aug 2004 [1.52] ::
243. King of Debt - 801 Media, Jan 2008 [1.51] ::
244. Kagetora - Del Rey, Mar 2006 [1.51] ::
245. Battle Club - Tokyopop, Mar 2006 [1.5] ::
246. S (novel) - DMP June, May 2008 [1.49] ::
247. Vampire Doll - Tokyopop, Sep 2006 [1.47] ::
248. Emma - CMX, Sep 2006 [1.46] ::
249. Peace Maker - Tokyopop, Aug 2007 [1.46] ::
250. Flame of Recca - Viz, Jul 2003 [1.45] ::
251. Nodame Cantabile - Del Rey, Apr 2005 [1.44] ::
252. Ballad of a Shinigami - Seven Seas, Mar 2008 [1.44] ::
253. Blue Sky - DMP June, Jul 2008 [1.43] ::
254. The Devil Within - Go! Comi, Jun 2007 [1.43] ::
255. Speed Racer - DMP/Seven Seas, Dec 2007 [1.4] ::
256. A Promise of Romance (novel) - DMP June, May 2008 [1.39] ::
257. Basara - Viz, Jul 2003 [1.38] ::
258. Sola - Broccoli Books, Jun 2008 [1.38] ::
259. Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service - Dark Horse, Aug 2006 [1.37] ::
260. Neon Genesis Evangelion - Viz/ADV, Aug 2002 [1.37] ::
261. Shakespeare the Manga Edition - Wiley, John & Sons, Apr 2007 [1.37] ::
262. Maid in Heaven - Aurora Deux, Aug 2008 [1.36] ::
263. Peach Fuzz - Tokyopop, Jan 2005 [1.36] ::
264. Love+Alpha - 801 Media, Jul 2008 [1.34] ::
265. Great Place High School - DMP June, Apr 2008 [1.32] ::
266. Elemental Gelade - Tokyopop, Jul 2006 [1.32] ::
267. Koi Cupid - Broccoli Books, Apr 2008 [1.31] ::
268. Blame! - Tokyopop, Aug 2005 [1.3] ::
269. Sweet Admiration (novel) - DMP June, Mar 2008 [1.29] ::
270. Aoi House - Seven Seas, May 2006 [1.29] ::
271. Endless Rain - DMP June, May 2008 [1.27] ::
272. Zombie Powder - Viz Shonen Jump, Sep 2006 [1.27] ::
273. Anime: From Akira to Howl's Moving Castle -- Napier - Palgrave Macmillan, Nov 2005 [1.25] ::
274. Just Around the Corner - 801 Media, Aug 2008 [1.25] ::
275. Uzumaki - Viz Signature, Oct 2001 [1.21] ::
276. Black God - Yen Press, Oct 2007 [1.21] ::
277. Better Than a Dream (novel) - DMP June, May 2008 [1.17] ::
278. Kyo Kara Maoh! - Tokyopop, Oct 2008 [1.17] ::
279. Legend - Yen Press, Nov 2006 [1.17] ::
280. Flight (anthology) - Random House Villard, Sep 2004 [1.17] ::
281. Bring It On! - Yen Press, Oct 2005 [1.16] ::
282. He Is My Master - Seven Seas, Jul 2007 [1.16] ::
283. Immoral Darkness (novel) - DMP June, Jul 2008 [1.15] ::
284. Spiral - Yen Press, Oct 2007 [1.14] ::
285. Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo - Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Nov 2005 [1.14] ::
286. Excel Saga - Viz, Jul 2003 [1.13] ::
287. Strawberry Marshmallow - Tokyopop, Jul 2006 [1.13] ::
288. Japanese the Manga Way - Stone Bridge Press, Nov 2004 [1.12] ::
289. Parasyte - Del Rey, May 2007 [1.11] ::
290. Mugen Spiral - Tokyopop, Jan 2007 [1.11] ::
291. Silver Diamond - Tokyopop, Jul 2008 [1.1] ::
292. Hibiki's Magic - Tokyopop, Jan 2007 [1.1] ::
293. Whistle! - Viz Shonen Jump, Sep 2004 [1.1] ::
294. Aranzi Aronzo - Vertical, Feb 2007 [1.08] ::
295. Dance in the Vampire Bund - Seven Seas, May 2008 [1.08] ::
296. Sleeping with Money (novel) - DMP June, Jun 2008 [1.08] ::
297. VB Rose - Tokyopop, Jan 2008 [1.08] ::
298. Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes - Del Rey, Apr 2007 [1.05] ::
299. Heavenly Body - Aurora Deux, Aug 2008 [1.05] ::
300. Kashimashi - Seven Seas Strawberry, Dec 2006 [1.04] ::

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Matt Blind is a bookseller: that's his day job, working as an asst. manager at a far-flung outpost of one of the big box chains. He is also a big fan of manga, has been a blogger of one stripe or another since aught-four, drinks too much, and remembers enough discrete math from his classes at Georgia Tech to construct the truly frightening spreadsheet that spits out these charts.

Readers with questions, comments or corrections should email Matt at, not surprisingly, matt[at]rocketbomber[dot]com.