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Note: actually posted 7 July 2011 and backdated

Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 27 February 2011

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last week’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 27 February 2011

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding27February2011

Manga Top 500

1. ↑1 (2) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [408.0] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [401.0] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Black Bird 7 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2011 [362.5] ::
4. ↑1 (5) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [350.0] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [346.5] ::
6. ↑2 (8) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [338.0] ::
7. ↔0 (7) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [328.5] ::
8. ↑1 (9) : Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [324.5] ::
9. ↓-3 (6) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [317.0] ::
10. ↔0 (10) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [303.6] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 96
Yen Press 59
Viz Shojo Beat 54
Tokyopop 48
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 36
Vizkids 33
HC/Tokyopop 19
Viz 16
Del Rey 15
Seven Seas 12

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Top 50 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [822.2] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Black Butler – Yen Press [807.1] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [655.9] ::
4. ↓-1 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [655.8] ::
5. ↔0 (5) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [608.9] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [572.9] ::
7. ↔0 (7) : Fullmetal Alchemist – Viz [508.8] ::
8. ↔0 (8) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [495.1] ::
9. ↑6 (15) : Soul Eater – Yen Press [484.8] ::
10. ↔0 (10) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [480.3] ::

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Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. ↑1 (2) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [408.0] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [401.0] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Black Bird 7 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2011 [362.5] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [346.5] ::
15. ↑30 (45) : Soul Eater 5 – Yen Press, Feb 2011 [272.8] ::
16. ↓-2 (14) : Pandora Hearts 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [252.1] ::
18. ↓-1 (17) : Bakuman 3 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [245.6] ::
20. ↓-1 (19) : Highschool of the Dead 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [235.6] ::
21. ↑8 (29) : Pokemon Adventures 11 – Vizkids, Feb 2011 [232.7] ::
29. ↑2 (31) : Seekers 2 Kallik’s Adventure – HC/Tokyopop, Feb 2011 [189.4] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

19. ↑144 (163) : Yu-Gi-Oh! GX 6 – Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2011 [244.7] ::
32. ↑107 (139) : Bleach 34 – Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2011 [175.9] ::
55. ↑22 (77) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [132.5] ::
60. ↑84 (144) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [130.4] ::
88. ↑60 (148) : Black Butler 5 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [98.3] ::
107. ↑93 (200) : Dark Hunters 4 – St. Martin’s Griffin, Mar 2011 [88.7] ::
127. ↑59 (186) : Maximum Ride 4 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [74.4] ::
186. ↑597 (783) : Library Wars: Love & War 4 – Viz Shojo Beat, Mar 2011 [54.0] ::
207. ↑27 (234) : K-On! 2 – Yen Press, Mar 2011 [48.9] ::
215. ↑126 (341) : Toradora! 1 – Seven Seas, Mar 2011 [47.4] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

63. ↓-27 (36) : Bride of the Water God 7 – Dark Horse, Feb 2011 [127.5] ::
342. ↑46 (388) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [20.3] ::
387. ↑26 (413) : Jack Frost 4 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [14.4] ::
606. ↓-223 (383) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [2.0] ::
678. ↑343 (1021) : Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [0.8] ::
740. ↓-171 (569) : Angel Diary 13 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [0.2] ::
856. ↑ (last ranked 13 Feb 11) : Bride of the Water God 1 – Dark Horse, Oct 2007 [0.1] ::
883. ↑ (last ranked 6 Feb 10) : Bride of the Water God 5 – Dark Horse, Feb 2010 [0.1] ::
954. ↑88 (1042) : Jack Frost 3 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [0.0] ::
975. ↑ (last ranked 6 Feb 10) : Laon 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [0.0] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

43. ↑1 (44) : Incubus Master (Kindle ebook) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [154.0] ::
55. ↑22 (77) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [132.5] ::
64. ↑11 (75) : Demon Contract (Kindle ebook) – Yaoi Press, Sep 2010 [126.0] ::
118. ↓-6 (112) : No Touching At All – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [82.1] ::
138. ↓-8 (130) : Caged Slave (novel) – DMP Juné, May 2008 [70.6] ::
143. ↓-19 (124) : Close the Last Door 2 – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [68.8] ::
191. ↑64 (255) : Belovéd 5860 (Kindle ebook) – Yaoi Press, Oct 2010 [52.4] ::
194. ↓-75 (119) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [51.6] ::
240. ↓-56 (184) : Pet on Duty Bonus Story: Pet in Love (Kindle ebook) – Animate/Libre, Aug 2010 [40.4] ::
254. ↑25 (279) : Finder Series 2 Cage in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [36.4] ::

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Note: actually posted 5 July 2011 and backdated

Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 20 February 2011

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last week’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 20 February 2011

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding20February2011

Manga Top 500

1. ↔0 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [407.0] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [398.2] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [375.5] ::
4. ↑7 (11) : Black Bird 7 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2011 [356.1] ::
5. ↓-1 (4) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [355.8] ::
6. ↑3 (9) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [344.2] ::
7. ↓-2 (5) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [340.5] ::
8. ↓-2 (6) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [336.0] ::
9. ↓-2 (7) : Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [328.2] ::
10. ↑2 (12) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [315.9] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 92
Tokyopop 59
Yen Press 59
Viz Shojo Beat 50
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 37
Vizkids 32
HC/Tokyopop 19
Del Rey 15
Seven Seas 15
Viz 15

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Top 50 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [843.1] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Black Butler – Yen Press [813.5] ::
3. ↑2 (5) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [685.5] ::
4. ↓-1 (3) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [674.9] ::
5. ↓-1 (4) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [631.4] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [578.7] ::
7. ↑1 (8) : Fullmetal Alchemist – Viz [551.1] ::
8. ↓-1 (7) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [529.1] ::
9. ↔0 (9) : Pandora Hearts – Yen Press [469.6] ::
10. ↔0 (10) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [454.6] ::

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Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. ↔0 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [407.0] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [398.2] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [375.5] ::
4. ↑7 (11) : Black Bird 7 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2011 [356.1] ::
14. ↓-6 (8) : Pandora Hearts 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [303.6] ::
17. ↔0 (17) : Bakuman 3 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [269.2] ::
19. ↔0 (19) : Highschool of the Dead 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [229.7] ::
23. ↑8 (31) : D. Gray-Man 20 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Feb 2011 [214.7] ::
24. ↑5 (29) : One Piece 56 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [212.3] ::
29. ↑31 (60) : Pokemon Adventures 11 – Vizkids, Feb 2011 [192.9] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

77. ↑1 (78) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [111.8] ::
139. ↑211 (350) : Bleach 34 – Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2011 [72.1] ::
144. ↑170 (314) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [70.6] ::
148. ↓-48 (100) : Black Butler 5 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [69.6] ::
163. ↑915 (1078) : Yu-Gi-Oh! GX 6 – Viz Shonen Jump, Mar 2011 [61.5] ::
175. ↓-10 (165) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [57.3] ::
186. ↑169 (355) : Maximum Ride 4 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [53.5] ::
200. ↑227 (427) : Dark Hunters 4 – St. Martin’s Griffin, Mar 2011 [49.8] ::
234. ↓-31 (203) : K-On! 2 – Yen Press, Mar 2011 [41.5] ::
260. ↓-75 (185) : Highschool of the Dead 2 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [35.6] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

36. ↑28 (64) : Bride of the Water God 7 – Dark Horse, Feb 2011 [166.2] ::
383. ↑38 (421) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [17.9] ::
388. ↓-66 (322) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [17.2] ::
413. ↑100 (513) : Jack Frost 4 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [14.7] ::
471. ↑49 (520) : Laon 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [10.1] ::
569. ↓-93 (476) : Angel Diary 13 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [5.1] ::
665. ↑87 (752) : Bride of the Water God 4 – Dark Horse, Sep 2009 [3.0] ::
684. ↓-35 (649) : Laon 3 – Yen Press, Sep 2010 [2.8] ::
697. ↑90 (787) : Totally Captivated 2 – Netcomics, May 2008 [2.6] ::
808. ↑119 (927) : One Fine Day 2 – Yen Press, May 2010 [1.4] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

44. ↑5 (49) : Incubus Master (Kindle ebook) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [152.3] ::
75. ↑15 (90) : Demon Contract (Kindle ebook) – Yaoi Press, Sep 2010 [112.6] ::
77. ↑1 (78) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [111.8] ::
112. ↑49 (161) : No Touching At All – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [83.9] ::
119. ↓-28 (91) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [82.0] ::
124. ↑83 (207) : Close the Last Door 2 – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [79.6] ::
130. ↓-4 (126) : Caged Slave (novel) – DMP Juné, May 2008 [78.3] ::
184. ↑6 (190) : Pet on Duty Bonus Story: Pet in Love (Kindle ebook) – Animate/Libre, Aug 2010 [53.9] ::
187. ↓-37 (150) : No One Loves Me – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [53.4] ::
218. ↓-17 (201) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [45.6] ::

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Note: actually posted 5 July 2011 and backdated

Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 13 February 2011

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last week’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 13 February 2011

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding13February2011

Manga Top 500

1. ↔0 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [410.0] ::
2. ↑9 (11) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [376.6] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [369.6] ::
4. ↔0 (4) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [363.8] ::
5. ↓-3 (2) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [356.1] ::
6. ↓-1 (5) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [346.5] ::
7. ↓-1 (6) : Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [338.7] ::
8. ↑6 (14) : Pandora Hearts 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [330.1] ::
9. ↓-2 (7) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [329.9] ::
10. ↓-1 (9) : Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [329.3] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 94
Yen Press 58
Tokyopop 57
Viz Shojo Beat 49
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 40
Vizkids 30
HC/Tokyopop 19
DMP Juné 18
Viz 14
Del Rey 13

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Top 50 Series:

1. ↑1 (2) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [856.4] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Black Butler – Yen Press [832.6] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [684.4] ::
4. ↑1 (5) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [661.2] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [659.4] ::
6. ↑3 (9) : Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [583.5] ::
7. ↓-1 (6) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [574.2] ::
8. ↔0 (8) : Fullmetal Alchemist – Viz [552.6] ::
9. ↑1 (10) : Pandora Hearts – Yen Press [499.0] ::
10. ↑1 (11) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [479.2] ::

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Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. ↔0 (1) : Black Butler 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [410.0] ::
2. ↑9 (11) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [376.6] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Fullmetal Alchemist 24 – Viz, Jan 2011 [369.6] ::
8. ↑6 (14) : Pandora Hearts 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [330.1] ::
11. ↑5 (16) : Black Bird 7 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2011 [329.0] ::
17. ↑11 (28) : Bakuman 3 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [269.3] ::
19. ↔0 (19) : Highschool of the Dead 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2011 [243.3] ::
29. ↑59 (88) : One Piece 56 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [192.5] ::
31. ↑42 (73) : D. Gray-Man 20 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Feb 2011 [185.5] ::
32. ↑3 (35) : Dengeki Daisy 3 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2011 [179.1] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

78. ↑33 (111) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [120.6] ::
100. ↑6 (106) : Black Butler 5 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [98.7] ::
165. ↑62 (227) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [60.7] ::
185. ↓-23 (162) : Highschool of the Dead 2 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [55.8] ::
203. ↑80 (283) : K-On! 2 – Yen Press, Mar 2011 [50.2] ::
237. ↑1 (238) : Hetalia Axis Powers 3 – Tokyopop, Cancelled [41.8] ::
260. ↓-16 (244) : Junjo Romantica 13 – Tokyopop Blu, Cancelled [37.1] ::
264. ↑11 (275) : Ninja Girls 5 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [35.5] ::
289. ↑39 (328) : Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi 8 – Tokyopop, Cancelled [31.4] ::
299. ↓-71 (228) : Omamori Himari 3 – Yen Press, Apr 2011 [30.3] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

64. ↑63 (127) : Bride of the Water God 7 – Dark Horse, Feb 2011 [132.8] ::
322. ↑27 (349) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [27.4] ::
421. ↑479 (900) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [17.8] ::
476. ↑11 (487) : Angel Diary 13 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [13.0] ::
513. ↓-44 (469) : Jack Frost 4 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [10.5] ::
520. ↑66 (586) : Laon 4 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [10.1] ::
561. ↑15 (576) : Bride of the Water God 2 – Dark Horse, Jan 2008 [8.5] ::
592. ↓-4 (588) : March Story 2 – Viz Signature, Apr 2011 [7.2] ::
619. ↑8 (627) : Bride of the Water God 1 – Dark Horse, Oct 2007 [6.0] ::
649. ↓-31 (618) : Laon 3 – Yen Press, Sep 2010 [4.8] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

49. ↑9 (58) : Incubus Master (Kindle ebook) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [150.6] ::
78. ↑33 (111) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [120.6] ::
90. ↓-11 (79) : Demon Contract (Kindle ebook) – Yaoi Press, Sep 2010 [103.2] ::
91. ↓-5 (86) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [103.1] ::
126. ↑10 (136) : Caged Slave (novel) – DMP Juné, May 2008 [80.6] ::
150. ↑72 (222) : No One Loves Me – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [66.2] ::
161. ↑224 (385) : No Touching At All – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [62.3] ::
177. ↓-26 (151) : Silver Diamond 8 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [58.1] ::
190. ↑76 (266) : Pet on Duty Bonus Story: Pet in Love (Kindle ebook) – Animate/Libre, Aug 2010 [54.5] ::
201. ↓-12 (189) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [51.6] ::

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So, having finally caught up [in part] to the massive data backlog that is my daily blogging life, I hit a milestone:

Week ending 26 December, 2010.

I was six (almost seven) weeks late, but being late didn’t really matter. Given the tyranny of calendars and the inevitable retrospectives they engender (related to our collective love as a species for big round numbers) my reaching the end of a calendar year meant, of course, that I should dump everything in a bucket (statistically speaking) and immediately dish up a Top 10. We love numbered lists, especially Top 10 lists (even more than we love Big Round Numbers). A list is order imposed on the entropic universe, and the absolute certainty provided by a “Number One” makes buying decisions clear, and supports the illusion that our critical discernment (or personal taste) is, in fact, correct.

(Unless the Number One is obviously ‘wrong’, in which case we immediately tear down the authority or methodology that picked ‘wrong’.)

Anyway, I took all the data from my 2010 manga sales rankings, compiled it, and then looked at the top 10. And top 50. And top 3000 — and the numbers without context were basically meaningless to me.

At the end of the year, it didn’t matter so much that Ecchi Omnimanga Robot vol 8 outsold Mystical Shoujo Romance Kingdom vol 3 by 30% or 40% or whatever — both individual volumes sold well, and more important to me was how each series performed (all volumes inclusive) or whether the books were selling enough — enough to support the production of the series, enough to keep the imprint alive, enough to encourage editors and publishers to license more series, and to re-license titles so they remain in print. Also, a year-end tally says nothing about when a title sold 500 units, just that it did. What was the market like when the books sold? Was there an anime out in Japan, or in the US? What other books sold that week, that month?

This is why I like the weekly grind [yes, I like it — when I’m posting on time] because it’s a snapshot of a week, a much easier time period to wrap one’s brain around. And at least for my charts (I won’t mention again how useless the NYT manga bestsellers are) I also do series rankings, I stretch into a top 100 and 500 to show how other individual volumes in the same series are performing, and I attempt to provide depth of analysis — well, I haven’t had time but the data is there and I post *long* lists so anyone with the ability to save a webpage or copy-paste the text could do the same.

A single 2010 list, no matter how long, flattens all of that data out just to pick a Number One. But what do we know after such a list posts, that we didn’t already know or guess before? Does knowing the Top 10 of 2010 change the sales numbers? Popular books become more popular? Imprints that were closed or companies that went out of business suddenly re-open because, hey, our top book of last year was #7 on some sales ranking list? Hey, I didn’t know that; why the hell did we close if we had a Top 10 Title?!

A top 10 means nothing; “Number One” is nice, but does not reveal anything about the industry, or about the books.

It was Naruto vol 48 if you care that much.

This isn’t why I invest dozens of hours a month.

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More important than Number One is how the book got there; what is the sales history? Even better, is the surprise at #17, and how a little known niche book manages to grow over a couple of releases into a solid midlist title — all the volumes in the top 25 even if (especially if) no single book ever does crack the top 10.

As was pointed out to me, though, the weekly charts — especially the top 10 — barely change from week to week.

Think of it as a satellite map: zoom in too close, and you can see your neighbor’s pool [“hey, I didn’t know they had a pool!”] even though you can’t see the nearest major intersection — the corner just outside your neighborhood — but zoom out too far and all you see is a splotch. Maybe it’s a splotch you recognise, because it’s a familiar shape seen on other older maps, but it doesn’t tell you how to get to the new burger joint just reviewed in the local alt-weekly.

Nothing will replace the weekly manga bestseller charts, and I hope to catch up soon and resume posting those in a timely manner. But a lump-it-all year-end chart is the same as a city-satellite-splotch. There is a role, and a need, for something in between.

After spending a couple of late nights with this problem, and with all that 2010 data, I came up with what I think is a solution. The new chart is a significant chunk, a satisfying chunk, and averages out some of the spikes and anomolies, but is not so big that all detail and grain in the rankings is lost. My new chart will slot into the calendar with which we’re all familiar, but isn’t a year-end [dismissive] summary just for the sake of posting something at year end.

It’s a new cycle, and a new commitment. I posted the first two of these charts yesterday.

2010 Q3 Summer Cumulative Manga Bestseller Chart
2010 Q4 Autumn Cumulative Manga Bestseller Chart

Each quarterly chart covers 15 weeks, and corresponds to the season it’s named after. So, for example, the Autumn chart will be the 15 weeks leading up to (roughly) December 22. You’ll note that 15 weeks is just a bit too long for a quarter though (it’s almost four months) so there is some overlap – which has the handy side effect that the Autumn chart will always include one extra week in December – taking us up to and through the week of Christmas.

Yes, I put some thought into this.

So, every 13 weeks I’ll post a quarterly chart as an extension of the work I’m already doing on the weekly charts. I apologize in advance that some of these bestseller charts will post late, but that’s because I have to work a 40-hr-a-week job to pay the bills and no one is paying me [*HINT, HINT*] to collect the data, compile the rankings, and post the reports. So you have to take what you get.

Looking at the two quarterly reports generated so far, I think I’m onto something with this. Among other things, consider the two imprint reports:

[from the 2010 Q4 Autumn report]

Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Top 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 101
Tokyopop 56
Viz Shojo Beat 53
Yen Press 47
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 33
Vizkids 31
Del Rey 30
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz 15
Dark Horse 14

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The Backlist
Number of titles ranking in the full 2500:

Tokyopop 372
Viz Shonen Jump 296
Viz Shojo Beat 222
Del Rey 202
Viz 188
Yen Press 185
Dark Horse 126
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 124
Viz Shonen Sunday 99
Viz Signature 99

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— I post a ‘publisher’s scorecard’ as part of each weekly chart: number of books from each imprint that place in the top 500; but look at the same sort of list pulled from the top 2500 titles from the quarterly chart: Suddenly, Tokyopop is number one. Viz Signature & Shonen Sunday jump into the top 10, while Vizkids & the HarperCollins/Tokyopop OEL manga slip away. Del Rey, on the strength of its backlist, jumps ahead of relative newcomer Yen Press — even in a quarter where Del Rey (recently hobbled by the introduction of Kodansha Comics) had virtually no new releases compared to the dozens of new titles, monthly, from Yen.

Let’s look at the series ranking:

Top 100 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [13,184.0] ::
2. ↑1 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [11,388.7] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [9,250.4] ::
4. ↑3 (7) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [9,066.0] ::
5. ↓-3 (2) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [8,943.7] ::
6. ↑6 (12) : Black Butler – Yen Press [8,069.0] ::
7. ↓-1 (6) : Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [7,653.8] ::
8. ↑28 (36) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [7,098.5] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Warriors – HC/Tokyopop [6,783.4] ::
10. ↓-5 (5) : Negima! – Del Rey [6,568.8] ::

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Here we can see not only that Black Butler & Hetalia became Big Deals during the Autumn, but also the gains made since Summer: from #12 to #6 for Black Butler, from out of nowhere (gaining on 28 other series) for the new Hetalia Axis Powers.

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For me, it’s not about the top 10: it’s about the midlist, and the backlist, and the context. This is why I spend so much time acquiring the data and manually entering it into my spreadsheets, and why I have always posted not just more than a top 10, but the sources and my methods. (not that I’m going to bag on the NYT for how useless their top 10 manga charts are. again. I also won’t mention that the New York Times bestsellers are a fairly amateur setup that can be — and has been — gamed.)

At some point, maybe 6 months from now or so, I will in fact post the 2010 chart (and I’ve also realized I’ve data from 2009 that was never compiled into a year-end chart) much as I’ve done for 2007 and 2008 — but that’s for the sake of the historical record, and not so much for daily blog posts or book retailers who’d like know what to order next month.

I like the new chart, and feel it’ll be a nice addition to the weekly charts. I also think I might post some interstitial charts (6.5 or 7 weeks into the quarter) just so we can identify the trends without having to wait a full three months. These quarterly rankings make more sense to me than a large globulous full-year chart.

Your comments are welcome; if you’ve looked at the two quarterly charts previously posted and had questions or wanted clarifications, please ask.

Summary and Index, 15-Week Period Ending 26 December 2010

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last quarter’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

2010 Q4 Autumn Cumulative Charts:
15-Week Period Ending 26 December 2010

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/2010q4AutumnCumulativeMangaBestsellerChart

Manga 2500

1. ↑6 (7) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [5,968.1] ::
2. ↑39 (41) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [5,902.9] ::
3. ↑93 (96) : Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [5,799.9] ::
4. ↓-3 (1) : Naruto 48 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2010 [5,021.6] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Maximum Ride 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2009 [4,950.8] ::
6. ↓-2 (4) : Maximum Ride 2 – Yen Press, Oct 2009 [4,698.1] ::
7. ↑38 (45) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 4 – Tokyopop, Aug 2010 [4,480.1] ::
8. ↑67 (75) : Bleach 32 – Viz Shonen Jump, Sep 2010 [4,381.8] ::
9. ↑616 (625) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [4,110.9] ::
10. ↓-8 (2) : Vampire Knight 10 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jun 2010 [3,988.3] ::
11. ↑507 (518) : Black Bird 6 – Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2010 [3,932.1] ::
12. ↑166 (178) : Negima! 28 – Del Rey, Oct 2010 [3,779.8] ::
13. ↑8 (21) : Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [3,604.2] ::
14. ↑9 (23) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 3 – Tokyopop, Jun 2010 [3,580.1] ::
15. ↑33 (48) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 2 – Tokyopop, Mar 2010 [3,429.9] ::
16. ↑2288 (2304) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 5 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [3,397.3] ::
17. ↔0 (17) : Black Butler 2 – Yen Press, May 2010 [3,372.0] ::
18. ↓-13 (5) : Naruto 47 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2010 [3,264.5] ::
19. ↓-6 (13) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 1 – Tokyopop, Feb 2010 [3,231.4] ::
20. ↑5 (25) : Bleach Color Bleach+: The Official Bootleg – Viz Shonen Jump, Aug 2010 [3,205.7] ::
21. ↑78 (99) : Berserk 34 – Dark Horse, Sep 2010 [3,148.5] ::
22. ↓-13 (9) : Fullmetal Alchemist 23 – Viz, Jul 2010 [3,109.3] ::
23. ↑493 (516) : xxxHolic 16 – Del Rey, Oct 2010 [3,084.6] ::
24. ↔0 (24) : Warriors vols 1-3 box set – HC/Tokyopop, Oct 2009 [3,065.4] ::
25. ↓-9 (16) : Black Bird 5 – Viz Shojo Beat, Aug 2010 [3,025.0] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Top 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 101
Tokyopop 56
Viz Shojo Beat 53
Yen Press 47
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 33
Vizkids 31
Del Rey 30
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz 15
Dark Horse 14

[more]

The Backlist
Number of titles ranking in the full 2500:

Tokyopop 372
Viz Shonen Jump 296
Viz Shojo Beat 222
Del Rey 202
Viz 188
Yen Press 185
Dark Horse 126
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 124
Viz Shonen Sunday 99
Viz Signature 99
DMP Juné 61
Vizkids 50
Tokyopop Blu 48
Seven Seas 35
Vertical 34
Yaoi Press 33
Bandai 31
Netcomics 21
Udon 20
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz Ghibli Library 17
DMP DokiDoki 14
Viz Sig Ikki 13
Archie Comics 12
CMX 12

[more]

Top 100 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [13,184.0] ::
2. ↑1 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [11,388.7] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [9,250.4] ::
4. ↑3 (7) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [9,066.0] ::
5. ↓-3 (2) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [8,943.7] ::
6. ↑6 (12) : Black Butler – Yen Press [8,069.0] ::
7. ↓-1 (6) : Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [7,653.8] ::
8. ↑28 (36) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [7,098.5] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Warriors – HC/Tokyopop [6,783.4] ::
10. ↓-5 (5) : Negima! – Del Rey [6,568.8] ::

[more]

Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released over the quarter)

3. ↑93 (96) : Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [5,799.9] ::
9. ↑616 (625) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [4,110.9] ::
11. ↑507 (518) : Black Bird 6 – Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2010 [3,932.1] ::
12. ↑166 (178) : Negima! 28 – Del Rey, Oct 2010 [3,779.8] ::
16. ↑2288 (2304) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 5 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [3,397.3] ::
23. ↑493 (516) : xxxHolic 16 – Del Rey, Oct 2010 [3,084.6] ::
27. ↑991 (1018) : Vampire Knight Official Fanbook – Viz Shojo Beat, Oct 2010 [2,854.1] ::
33. ↑1986 (2019) : Soul Eater 4 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [2,656.2] ::
35. ↑381 (416) : Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Adventures 8 – Vizkids, Nov 2010 [2,524.6] ::
49. ↑493 (542) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [2,145.7] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

231. ↑895 (1126) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [648.5] ::
265. ↑452 (717) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [545.8] ::
320. ↑232 (552) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [425.4] ::
351. ↓-33 (318) : Dazzle 11 – Tokyopop, TBA [378.2] ::
371. ↑1151 (1522) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [350.2] ::
394. ↑572 (966) : Negima! Neo 7 – Del Rey, Mar 2011 [317.8] ::
401. ↑new (0) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [311.6] ::
405. ↓-13 (392) : Shugo Chara! 10 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [304.9] ::
440. ↑new (0) : Kizuna Deluxe Edition 2 – DMP Juné, Feb 2011 [268.1] ::
460. ↑new (0) : Pet Shop of Horrors Tokyo 8 – Tokyopop, Feb 2011 [253.5] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

104. ↑48 (152) : Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [1,323.7] ::
159. ↑461 (620) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [982.7] ::
318. ↑new (0) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [433.2] ::
360. ↑1533 (1893) : Laon 3 – Yen Press, Sep 2010 [367.0] ::
400. ↑304 (704) : Priest 1 – Tokyopop, Jul 2002 [311.8] ::
485. ↑564 (1049) : Priest 2 – Tokyopop, Sep 2002 [226.2] ::
553. ↑803 (1356) : Legend 9 – Yen Press, Sep 2010 [162.2] ::
569. ↓-151 (418) : U Don’t Know Me – Netcomics, May 2009 [152.8] ::
607. ↓-244 (363) : Pig Bride 5 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [127.8] ::
619. ↓-331 (288) : Jack Frost 3 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [121.7] ::

[more]

Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

67. ↑1 (68) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [1,761.3] ::
119. ↑63 (182) : Finder Series 1 Target in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Sep 2010 [1,225.1] ::
129. ↑89 (218) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 1 – DMP Juné, Aug 2010 [1,140.6] ::
135. ↓-35 (100) : Incubus Master (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [1,091.0] ::
175. ↑347 (522) : Finder Series 2 Cage in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [876.8] ::
178. ↑274 (452) : Vassalord 4 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [845.3] ::
206. ↑775 (981) : Seven Days Monday-Thursday – DMP Juné, Aug 2010 [742.0] ::
265. ↑452 (717) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [545.8] ::
281. ↓-39 (242) : Junjo Romantica 1 – Tokyopop Blu, Oct 2006 [511.6] ::
290. ↓-52 (238) : Silver Diamond 7 – Tokyopop, Aug 2010 [483.9] ::

[more]

Summary and Index, 15-Week Period Ending 26 September 2010

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about the charts
analysis & commentary

2010 Q3 Summer Cumulative Charts:
15-Week Period Ending 26 September 2010

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/2010q3SummerCumulativeMangaBestsellerChart

Manga 2500

1. Naruto 48 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2010 [6,212.5] ::
2. Vampire Knight 10 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jun 2010 [5,340.7] ::
3. Maximum Ride 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2009 [5,071.6] ::
4. Maximum Ride 2 – Yen Press, Oct 2009 [4,723.3] ::
5. Naruto 47 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2010 [4,636.1] ::
6. Hellsing 10 – Dark Horse, Jun 2010 [4,597.2] ::
7. Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [4,261.6] ::
8. Ouran High School Host Club 14 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2010 [4,170.1] ::
9. Fullmetal Alchemist 23 – Viz, Jul 2010 [4,086.3] ::
10. Bleach 31 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2010 [3,890.8] ::
11. Vampire Knight 9 – Viz Shojo Beat, Feb 2010 [3,832.8] ::
12. Negima! 27 – Del Rey, Jul 2010 [3,815.3] ::
13. Alice in the Country of Hearts 1 – Tokyopop, Feb 2010 [3,572.4] ::
14. Negima! 26 – Del Rey, May 2010 [3,550.9] ::
15. Vampire Knight 8 – Viz Shojo Beat, Nov 2009 [3,253.4] ::
16. Black Bird 5 – Viz Shojo Beat, Aug 2010 [3,230.7] ::
17. Black Butler 2 – Yen Press, May 2010 [3,216.7] ::
18. Vampire Knight 1 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jan 2007 [3,188.4] ::
19. Rosario+Vampire Season II 2 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Aug 2010 [3,114.0] ::
20. Black Bird 4 – Viz Shojo Beat, May 2010 [3,085.6] ::
21. Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [2,949.7] ::
22. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle 27 – Del Rey, Jul 2010 [2,919.0] ::
23. Alice in the Country of Hearts 3 – Tokyopop, Jun 2010 [2,916.1] ::
24. Warriors vols 1-3 box set – HC/Tokyopop, Oct 2009 [2,823.0] ::
25. Bleach Color Bleach+: The Official Bootleg – Viz Shonen Jump, Aug 2010 [2,801.6] ::

[more]

Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Top 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 101
Tokyopop 59
Viz Shojo Beat 53
Yen Press 49
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 32
Del Rey 29
Vizkids 28
Viz 17
Dark Horse 16
HC/Tokyopop 15

[more]

The Backlist
Number of titles ranking in the full 2500:

Tokyopop 392
Viz Shonen Jump 280
Viz Shojo Beat 232
Del Rey 188
Yen Press 180
Viz 176
Dark Horse 170
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 117
Viz Signature 89
Viz Shonen Sunday 87
DMP Juné 69
Tokyopop Blu 42
Vizkids 41
CMX 40
Bandai 29
Yaoi Press 29
Udon 25
Vertical 24
Seven Seas 23
Netcomics 20
Go! Comi 19
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz Ghibli Library 15
DMP 13
801 Media 12

[more]

Top 100 Series:

1. Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [13,693.1] ::
2. Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [11,252.3] ::
3. Maximum Ride – Yen Press [10,221.0] ::
4. Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [8,389.1] ::
5. Negima! – Del Rey [7,644.8] ::
6. Black Bird – Viz Shojo Beat [6,925.6] ::
7. Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [6,921.7] ::
8. Warriors – HC/Tokyopop [6,773.6] ::
9. Fullmetal Alchemist – Viz [6,729.2] ::
10. Ouran High School Host Club – Viz Shojo Beat [6,533.7] ::

[more]

Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. Naruto 48 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2010 [6,212.5] ::
2. Vampire Knight 10 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jun 2010 [5,340.7] ::
6. Hellsing 10 – Dark Horse, Jun 2010 [4,597.2] ::
7. Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [4,261.6] ::
8. Ouran High School Host Club 14 – Viz Shojo Beat, Jul 2010 [4,170.1] ::
9. Fullmetal Alchemist 23 – Viz, Jul 2010 [4,086.3] ::
10. Bleach 31 – Viz Shonen Jump, Jun 2010 [3,890.8] ::
12. Negima! 27 – Del Rey, Jul 2010 [3,815.3] ::
16. Black Bird 5 – Viz Shojo Beat, Aug 2010 [3,230.7] ::
19. Rosario+Vampire Season II 2 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Aug 2010 [3,114.0] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

96. Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [1,454.2] ::
178. Negima! 28 – Del Rey, Oct 2010 [910.8] ::
247. Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [651.0] ::
314. Ninja Girls 4 – Del Rey, Dec 2010 [514.5] ::
334. Psycho Busters vols 6-7 collection – Del Rey, Nov 2010 [467.0] ::
366. Spice & Wolf (manga) 3 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [423.4] ::
374. Haruhi Suzumiya Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 7 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [410.9] ::
387. Gakuen Alice 14 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [387.0] ::
391. Lucky Star 7 – Bandai, Dec 2010 [371.4] ::
392. Shugo Chara! 10 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [370.7] ::

[more]

Top 50 Manhwa:

152. Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [1,034.4] ::
240. Angel Diary 12 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [677.1] ::
288. Jack Frost 3 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [555.2] ::
363. Pig Bride 5 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [429.6] ::
418. U Don’t Know Me – Netcomics, May 2009 [323.9] ::
574. Goong 9 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [187.1] ::
620. Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [153.5] ::
692. Black God 10 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [120.5] ::
704. Priest 1 – Tokyopop, Jul 2002 [116.6] ::
729. Apple (anthology) 4 – Udon, May 2010 [101.6] ::

[more]

Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

68. Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [1,735.8] ::
100. Incubus Master (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [1,410.1] ::
152. Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [1,034.4] ::
182. Finder Series 1 Target in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Sep 2010 [891.4] ::
218. The Tyrant Falls in Love 1 – DMP Juné, Aug 2010 [779.5] ::
232. Caged Slave (novel) – DMP Juné, May 2008 [699.0] ::
238. Silver Diamond 7 – Tokyopop, Aug 2010 [681.5] ::
240. Angel Diary 12 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [677.1] ::
242. Junjo Romantica 1 – Tokyopop Blu, Oct 2006 [671.5] ::
248. Incubus Master Captured (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jun 2010 [649.8] ::

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Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 02 January 2011

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last week’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 02 January 2011

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding2January2010

Manga Top 500

1. ↔0 (1) : Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [419.7] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [409.1] ::
3. ↑1 (4) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [400.1] ::
4. ↓-1 (3) : Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [389.3] ::
5. ↔0 (5) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [375.7] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [361.5] ::
7. ↑22 (29) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [361.2] ::
8. ↑2 (10) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [358.7] ::
9. ↑2 (11) : Black Butler 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2010 [344.5] ::
10. ↓-2 (8) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [336.3] ::

[more]

Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 100
Tokyopop 61
Yen Press 49
Viz Shojo Beat 48
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 36
Vizkids 31
Del Rey 20
DMP Juné 19
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz 15

[more]

Top 50 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [833.7] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [802.0] ::
3. ↑5 (8) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [761.3] ::
4. ↔0 (4) : Black Butler – Yen Press [741.3] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [738.6] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [698.8] ::
7. ↓-2 (5) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [671.4] ::
8. ↓-1 (7) : Ouran High School Host Club – Viz Shojo Beat [670.1] ::
9. ↑3 (12) : Yotsuba&! – ADV [498.2] ::
10. ↔0 (10) : Pokemon – Vizkids [487.6] ::

[more]

Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. ↔0 (1) : Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [419.7] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [409.1] ::
7. ↑22 (29) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [361.2] ::
8. ↑2 (10) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [358.7] ::
10. ↓-2 (8) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [336.3] ::
12. ↓-3 (9) : Rosario+Vampire Season II 3 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Dec 2010 [328.9] ::
26. ↓-2 (24) : Dance in the Vampire Bund 9 – Seven Seas, Dec 2010 [223.0] ::
32. ↔0 (32) : Skip Beat! 22 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [199.1] ::
35. ↑1 (36) : Pokemon Adventures 10 – Vizkids, Dec 2010 [194.6] ::
43. ↑28 (71) : Sundome 8 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [183.5] ::

[more]

Top 50 Preorders:

141. ↑111 (252) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [72.0] ::
214. ↑34 (248) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [47.7] ::
260. ↓-6 (254) : Pet Shop of Horrors Tokyo 8 – Tokyopop, Feb 2011 [35.5] ::
280. ↑36 (316) : Shugo Chara! 10 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [32.0] ::
295. ↓-30 (265) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [30.2] ::
303. ↓-29 (274) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [29.0] ::
331. ↓-26 (305) : Gunslinger Girl Omnibus 2 – Seven Seas, Apr 2011 [25.5] ::
333. ↓-24 (309) : Fairy Tail 13 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [24.9] ::
334. ↑21 (355) : Honey/Chocolate Pancakes – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [24.9] ::
335. ↓-23 (312) : Fairy Tail 14 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Jul 2011 [24.8] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

192. ↑39 (231) : Jack Frost 4 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [53.0] ::
218. ↑63 (281) : Angel Diary 13 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [47.0] ::
296. ↑106 (402) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [29.9] ::
500. ↑8 (508) : Bride of the Water God 4 – Dark Horse, Sep 2009 [10.9] ::
631. ↑32 (663) : Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [4.5] ::
633. ↑388 (1021) : Goong 10 – Yen Press, Dec 2011 [4.5] ::
645. ↑89 (734) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [4.1] ::
656. ↑55 (711) : Jack Frost 3 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [3.8] ::
792. ↑ (last ranked 19 Dec 10) : Pig Bride 5 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [2.1] ::
796. ↑ (last ranked 19 Dec 10) : Priest 14 – Tokyopop, Jan 2005 [2.1] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

117. ↑129 (246) : Incubus Master (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [82.4] ::
122. ↑352 (474) : Silver Diamond 8 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [80.8] ::
125. ↑25 (150) : Seven Days Monday-Thursday – DMP Juné, Aug 2010 [80.0] ::
131. ↑246 (377) : Demon Contract (Kindle Edition) – Yaoi Press, Sep 2010 [76.0] ::
155. ↓-25 (130) : Vassalord 4 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [65.1] ::
158. ↑287 (445) : Belovéd 5860 (Kindle Edition) – Yaoi Press, Oct 2010 [64.4] ::
188. ↑57 (245) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [54.2] ::
214. ↑34 (248) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [47.7] ::
227. ↑31 (258) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [42.3] ::
241. ↑95 (336) : Finder Series 2 Cage in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [40.4] ::

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Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 26 December 2010

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last week’s charts
about the charts
analysis & commentary

The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 26 December 2010

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding26December2010

Manga Top 500

1. ↑10 (11) : Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [414.8] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [413.9] ::
3. ↓-1 (2) : Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [392.7] ::
4. ↑2 (6) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [387.2] ::
5. ↓-2 (3) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [378.9] ::
6. ↓-1 (5) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [367.3] ::
7. ↔0 (7) : Maximum Ride 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2009 [361.1] ::
8. ↓-4 (4) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [360.7] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Rosario+Vampire Season II 3 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Dec 2010 [344.5] ::
10. ↓-1 (9) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [335.3] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 105
Tokyopop 63
Yen Press 49
Viz Shojo Beat 46
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 34
Vizkids 33
Del Rey 22
HC/Tokyopop 18
Viz 17
DMP Juné 16

[more]

Top 50 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [901.6] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [811.7] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [772.2] ::
4. ↑1 (5) : Black Butler – Yen Press [726.5] ::
5. ↓-1 (4) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [707.1] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [668.7] ::
7. ↔0 (7) : Ouran High School Host Club – Viz Shojo Beat [633.4] ::
8. ↑3 (11) : Hetalia Axis Powers – Tokyopop [610.0] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Warriors – HC/Tokyopop [549.1] ::
10. ↓-1 (9) : Pokemon – Vizkids [537.4] ::

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Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

1. ↑10 (11) : Yotsuba&! 9 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [414.8] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [413.9] ::
8. ↓-4 (4) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [360.7] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Rosario+Vampire Season II 3 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Dec 2010 [344.5] ::
10. ↓-1 (9) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [335.3] ::
13. ↔0 (13) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 5 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [314.7] ::
22. ↓-5 (17) : Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle 28 – Del Rey, Nov 2010 [241.3] ::
24. ↓-5 (19) : Dance in the Vampire Bund 9 – Seven Seas, Dec 2010 [237.2] ::
29. ↑40 (69) : Hetalia Axis Powers 2 – Tokyopop, Dec 2010 [222.8] ::
30. ↓-5 (25) : Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Adventures 8 – Vizkids, Nov 2010 [220.3] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

245. ↓-7 (238) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [38.0] ::
248. ↑16 (264) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [36.8] ::
252. ↑149 (401) : Naruto 50 – Viz Shonen Jump, Feb 2011 [35.8] ::
254. ↑1 (255) : Pet Shop of Horrors Tokyo 8 – Tokyopop, Feb 2011 [35.5] ::
265. ↓-11 (254) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [32.5] ::
274. ↓-14 (260) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [31.1] ::
283. ↑147 (430) : Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion 8 – Bandai, Jan 2011 [29.9] ::
285. ↓-6 (279) : Open the Door to Your Heart – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [29.0] ::
295. ↑42 (337) : Spiral of Sand – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [27.8] ::
305. ↑5 (310) : Gunslinger Girl Omnibus 2 – Seven Seas, Apr 2011 [27.2] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

231. ↑174 (405) : Jack Frost 4 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [40.6] ::
281. ↑217 (498) : Angel Diary 13 – Yen Press, Dec 2010 [30.1] ::
402. ↓-91 (311) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [18.0] ::
508. ↑42 (550) : Bride of the Water God 4 – Dark Horse, Sep 2009 [9.4] ::
614. ↓-120 (494) : Legend 10 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [4.6] ::
663. ↓-28 (635) : Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [3.2] ::
711. ↑88 (799) : Jack Frost 3 – Yen Press, Jul 2010 [2.7] ::
713. ↓-119 (594) : Goong 1 – Yen Press, Dec 2006 [2.6] ::
734. ↓-163 (571) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [2.4] ::
809. ↓-34 (775) : Priest 2 – Tokyopop, Sep 2002 [1.6] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

130. ↓-30 (100) : Vassalord 4 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [77.2] ::
150. ↑290 (440) : Seven Days Monday-Thursday – DMP Juné, Aug 2010 [69.6] ::
245. ↓-7 (238) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [38.0] ::
246. ↑34 (280) : Incubus Master (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [37.2] ::
248. ↑16 (264) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [36.8] ::
258. ↑57 (315) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [33.8] ::
285. ↓-6 (279) : Open the Door to Your Heart – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [29.0] ::
334. ↑44 (378) : Intriguing Secrets – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [24.1] ::
336. ↓-67 (269) : Finder Series 2 Cage in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [23.9] ::
342. ↑40 (382) : Treasure 2 – DMP Juné, Dec 2010 [23.4] ::

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Your Executive Summary and Index, Week Ending 19 December 2010

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last week’s charts
about the charts
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The Weekly Charts:
Week Ending 19 December 2010

Internet Archive Link: http://www.archive.org/details/MangaRankingsWeekEnding19December2010

Manga Top 500

1. ↑2 (3) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [429.2] ::
2. ↓-1 (1) : Naruto 49 – Viz Shonen Jump, Oct 2010 [412.2] ::
3. ↓-1 (2) : Maximum Ride 3 – Yen Press, Aug 2010 [387.9] ::
4. ↑8 (12) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [380.9] ::
5. ↓-1 (4) : Black Butler 3 – Yen Press, Oct 2010 [379.0] ::
6. ↓-1 (5) : Hetalia Axis Powers 1 – Tokyopop, Sep 2010 [371.3] ::
7. ↓-1 (6) : Maximum Ride 1 – Yen Press, Jan 2009 [364.4] ::
8. ↓-1 (7) : Rosario+Vampire Season II 3 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Dec 2010 [363.9] ::
9. ↑11 (20) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [350.6] ::
10. ↓-2 (8) : Maximum Ride 2 – Yen Press, Oct 2009 [339.6] ::

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Top Imprints
Number of titles ranking in the Manga 500:

Viz Shonen Jump 102
Tokyopop 67
Viz Shojo Beat 49
Yen Press 48
Viz Shonen Jump Advanced 33
Vizkids 33
Del Rey 26
Viz 21
HC/Tokyopop 18
DMP Juné 16

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Top 50 Series:

1. ↔0 (1) : Naruto – Viz Shonen Jump [930.6] ::
2. ↔0 (2) : Vampire Knight – Viz Shojo Beat [842.5] ::
3. ↔0 (3) : Maximum Ride – Yen Press [786.3] ::
4. ↑1 (5) : Bleach – Viz Shonen Jump [729.1] ::
5. ↓-1 (4) : Black Butler – Yen Press [723.2] ::
6. ↔0 (6) : Alice in the Country of Hearts – Tokyopop [662.6] ::
7. ↑3 (10) : Ouran High School Host Club – Viz Shojo Beat [629.1] ::
8. ↓-1 (7) : Warriors – HC/Tokyopop [588.4] ::
9. ↓-1 (8) : Pokemon – Vizkids [558.6] ::
10. ↓-1 (9) : Soul Eater – Yen Press [503.6] ::

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Top 50 New Releases:
(Titles releasing/released This Month & Last)

3. ↑15 (18) : Vampire Knight 11 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [399.8] ::
7. ↑38 (45) : Rosario+Vampire Season II 3 – Viz Shonen Jump Advanced, Dec 2010 [338.8] ::
9. ↓-4 (5) : Alice in the Country of Hearts 5 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [331.1] ::
11. ↓-5 (6) : Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle 28 – Del Rey, Nov 2010 [321.0] ::
12. ↑21 (33) : Bleach 33 – Viz Shonen Jump, Dec 2010 [318.7] ::
20. ↑92 (112) : Ouran High School Host Club 15 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [254.0] ::
21. ↓-4 (17) : Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Adventures 8 – Vizkids, Nov 2010 [249.5] ::
25. ↓-4 (21) : K-On! 1 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [232.2] ::
30. ↑92 (122) : Skip Beat! 22 – Viz Shojo Beat, Dec 2010 [213.1] ::
34. ↓-6 (28) : Spice & Wolf (manga) 3 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [204.0] ::

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Top 50 Preorders:

258. ↑18 (276) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [37.0] ::
271. ↑25 (296) : Negima! 29 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Mar 2011 [33.2] ::
278. ↑44 (322) : Maid Sama! 8 – Tokyopop, Mar 2011 [32.4] ::
283. ↑20 (303) : Pet Shop of Horrors Tokyo 8 – Tokyopop, Feb 2011 [31.6] ::
289. ↑141 (430) : Open the Door to Your Heart – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [30.5] ::
311. ↑139 (450) : Fairy Tail 14 – Kodansha/Del Rey, Jul 2011 [27.2] ::
313. ↑140 (453) : Fairy Tail 13 – Kodansha/Del Rey, May 2011 [26.7] ::
322. ↑133 (455) : Maid Sama! 9 – Tokyopop, May 2011 [25.9] ::
330. ↑128 (458) : Dance in the Vampire Bund Gaiden: Dive in the Vampire Bund – Seven Seas, Mar 2011 [24.8] ::
332. ↑11 (343) : Negima! Neo 7 – Del Rey, Mar 2011 [24.2] ::

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Top 50 Manhwa:

262. ↑2 (264) : Legend 10 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [35.0] ::
269. ↓-31 (238) : March Story 1 – Viz Signature, Oct 2010 [33.6] ::
438. ↑38 (476) : Very Very Sweet 8 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [14.0] ::
504. ↓-44 (460) : Black God 11 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [9.3] ::
559. ↓-11 (548) : U Don’t Know Me – Netcomics, May 2009 [6.7] ::
570. ↓-177 (393) : Bride of the Water God 6 – Dark Horse, Aug 2010 [6.2] ::
583. ↓-284 (299) : Priest 3 – Tokyopop, Nov 2002 [5.8] ::
601. ↑15 (616) : Moon Boy 9 – Yen Press, Nov 2010 [4.9] ::
629. ↑new (0) : Goong 2 – Yen Press, Jul 2008 [4.3] ::
657. ↑3 (660) : Black God 9 – Yen Press, May 2010 [3.7] ::

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Top 50 BL/Yaoi Volumes:

69. ↑27 (96) : Vassalord 4 – Tokyopop, Nov 2010 [139.5] ::
209. ↓-63 (146) : Finder Series 2 Cage in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Nov 2010 [47.5] ::
219. ↓-51 (168) : A Bloody Kiss Tonight – DMP DokiDoki, Nov 2010 [45.1] ::
258. ↑18 (276) : The Tyrant Falls in Love 2 – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [37.0] ::
272. ↓-64 (208) : Junjo Romantica 12 – Tokyopop Blu, Aug 2010 [33.2] ::
289. ↑141 (430) : Open the Door to Your Heart – DMP Juné, Jan 2011 [30.5] ::
339. ↓-65 (274) : Ze 6 – 801 Media, Jun 2010 [23.6] ::
342. ↓-131 (211) : Incubus Master (Kindle Edition) 1 – Yaoi Press, Jan 2010 [23.4] ::
344. ↓-94 (250) : Finder Series 3 One Wing in the View Finder – DMP Juné, Mar 2011 [23.2] ::
351. ↑85 (436) : Treasure 1 – DMP Juné, Sep 2010 [22.2] ::

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