The field of manga has a rich history that can be traced back centuries, the manga style most commonly seen today developed about 70 years ago. Since then, thousands of different manga have been created, spanning a variety of genres and themes. Regardless of when they began, how long they’ve run, and how many volumes have been published, some works have soared to the top of the charts. Here is everything you need to know about best-selling manga.

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One Piece

With well over 500 million copies sold, One Piece is by far the best-selling manga of all time. Eiichiro Oda began this series in 1997 and is still publishing new chapters, though he expects the series to finish by 2025. This sea-faring manga is also part of one of the highest-grossing media franchises, accumulating over $14.5 billion USD between its manga, anime, video games, and related merchandise.

One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy, who endeavors to become the next King of the Pirates. The series is confirmed to be moving into its final saga, it will undoubtedly sell tens of millions of copies by the time of its final conclusion.

Golgo 13

Golgo 13, created by Takao Saito, is both the oldest and longest-running manga still being published. It is the only Seinen manga featured in the top sellers. It also has the highest number of volumes published and has sold over 300 million copies.

This action manga doesn’t really use any overarching plots. It focuses on the various adventures of Golgo 13, AKA Duke Togo. Togo is a mysterious professional assassin who primarily uses a customized M16 rifle to conduct his business. The story follows him as he completes a wide range of missions, making numerous enemies in the process.

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Detective Conan

Detective Conan is a Shonen manga by Gosho Aoyama that is still currently in publication. Since it began in 1994, Detective Conan has published 99 volumes and sold over 260 million copies.

The manga follows Shinichi Kudo, a detective prodigy who ends up reverted into a child’s body by a criminal gang. Throughout the story, Kudo assists in other detective cases as he tries to locate the people who poisoned him.

Dragon Ball

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball released 42 volumes and has sold over 260 million copies since it began. This popular Shonen manga was originally adapted into two anime series, but even now continues to inspire new adaptations. The original manga is also credited for inspiring several other famous mangaka.

Dragon Ball tells the story of Son Goku in a coming-of-age fantasy adventure. He strives to become the most powerful martial artist and locate the titular Dragon Balls. However, the series’ sequels elevate the stakes even higher, placing the Saiyan in countless situations in which he must save the world from various threats and enemies.

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