Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) manga continues to keep fans engaged, even after its conclusion. With only 23 manga published, Koyoharu Gotouge's work has reached a historic milestone: over 220 million copies in circulation worldwide.
This feat placed the title in 4th place among the best-selling manga in Weekly Shonen Jump , surpassing classics like Bleach and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure . As revealed by the @mangaxrepublic update, this count considers not only physical editions, but also reprints and digital copies.
Kimetsu no Yaib manga surpasses Bleach and My Hero Academia
While other manga on the list exceed 70 or even 100 volumes, Kimetsu no Yaiba stands out precisely for its concentrated impact. After all, with only two dozen issues, it achieved a global distribution comparable to long-running works like Naruto (250 million in 72 volumes) and Dragon Ball (300 million in 42 volumes).
Furthermore, the anime's success significantly boosted the franchise's popularity, resulting in record sales and licensed merchandise worldwide. Therefore, even after the manga's conclusion, the legacy of Tanjiro and his companions remains more alive than ever.
Kimetsu no Yaiba manga is an editorial and cultural milestone in the history of Shonen Jump, reaffirming that narrative quality can, indeed, stand the test of time.
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