The manga industry in 2024 saw a huge increase in growth, with the diversity of the most vibrant genre than ever, and Shounen has again demonstrated its domain. Based on the sales data of the main trackers of the Japanese market Oricon and Shoseki, the best -selling manga genres of the year offer a clear picture of what readers love the most.
Shounen keeps the crown
Shounen, known for his narratives full of action and guided by the adventure addressed to the youngest male public, has once again claimed point no. 1. With 49.2 million copies sold, generating income 31.7 billion yen, Shounen continues to be the backbone of the manga sector. Titles like “Jujutsu Kaisen” AND “One piece” He played an important role in maintaining this domain, fascinating readers with high post battles, emotional growth and construction of the world.
Getting to second place is Seinen, the genre aimed at adult readers with more mature and complex themes. He sold 30.9 million copies, combining his revenues of 30.9 billion yen, showing significant growth and a faithful global readers. Popular titles such as “Tokyo Rentaetars” AND “Vinland Saga” Exemplify the appeal of the genre with darker narratives and psychological depth.
In third place is Shojo, loved for his attention on romanticism, emotional narrative and often extravagant or fantastic settings. The genre sold 11.5 million copies, gaining 7.8 billion yen. Classic and contemporary shots like “Fruit basketball” AND “Boys Over Flowers” It continues to attract a strong base of female fan with sincere narratives.
Affirm the popularity of Josei and Boys Love
Genres like Josei and Boys Love (BL) showed significant growth in 2024. Josei, with his realistic representations of adult women’s lives, sold 7.4 million copies, equal to 7.4 billion yen of revenue. The genre resonates with female readers who seek emotional depth and authenticity in themes such as love, career and daily challenges.
In the meantime, the boys love has become a cultural pillar, not only in Japan but all over the world. With 1.9 million copies sold and 1.65 billion yen of revenue, the genre has found a large and dedicated global audience that appreciates its tender narration focused on male romantic relationships.
The 2024 rankings are more than simple numbers, reflect the continuous evolution and the global impact of the manga. Publishers such as Shueisha, Kodansha and Kadokawa remain market leader, releasing millions of copies every year and guiding such innovation.
Despite the differences in tone and target demographic data, every genre contributes to the universal charm of manga. From the shounen adventures full of adrenaline to the introspective dramas of Josei, manga continues to be a key pillar of modern entertainment and Japanese cultural export.
While fans from all over the world explore these different genres, one thing is clear, manga’s narrative power remains strong and captivating than ever. Whether you like epic wages or the romanticism of the slice of life, there is always something in manga for everyone.
