Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) manga continues to keep fans engaged, even after its conclusion. With only 23 volumes published , Koyoharu Gotouge's work has reached a historic milestone: over 220 million copies in circulation worldwide.
This achievement placed the title in 4th position among the best-selling manga in Weekly Shonen Jump , surpassing classics like Bleach and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure . As revealed by the update from @mangaxrepublic, this count considers not only physical editions, but also reprints and digital copies.
Kimetsu no Yaiba 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 because of its concentrated impact. After all, with only two dozen volumes, 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 success of the anime strongly boosted the popularity of the franchise, resulting in record sales and licensed products worldwide. Therefore, even after the manga's conclusion, the legacy of Tanjiro and his companions remains more alive than ever.
Undeniably, the Kimetsu no Yaiba is an editorial and cultural landmark in the history of Shonen Jump, reaffirming that narrative quality can indeed transcend time.
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