by On January 7, Tohan’s weekly bestsellers were announced, with “Jujutsu Kaisen 30” taking the top spot for comics. In second place was “Jujutsu Kaisen 29”. In third place was “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun 23”.
“Jujutsu Kaisen 29” and “Jujutsu Kaisen 30” are the final volume and the volume before “Jujutsu Kaisen,” which concluded its six-and-a-half-year serialization in September last year. They were released simultaneously on December 25, 2024, and ranked simultaneously. Volume 30 also includes a newly drawn manga depicting the epilogue of popular characters and an afterword by author Akutami Gege. Among the titles below 4th place, the one to watch is “Dandadan 18”, which first appeared in 4th place.
The anime’s first season was broadcast in October last year and was well received. It is an occult battle and coming-of-age story. On December 20, 2024, it was announced that the anime’s second season would begin airing in July 2025. 1st place: “Jujutsu Kaisen 30” by Akutami Gege (Shueisha) In an attempt to separate Sukuna from Fushiguro by using the “Kai” technique on the soul boundary, Itadori deploys his domain – and with its sure-hit effect, he closes in on Sukuna! What is the final trump card that will end the battle over the curse!? This is the ultimate final volume, with extensive new illustrations! (From the Shueisha website)
2nd place: “Jujutsu Kaisen 29” by Akutami Gege (Shueisha). With the help of Miguel, Lalu, and two members of Geto’s group, Itadori and his men close in on Sukuna, who uses the “Black Flash” to regain his lost strength…!! As the extreme offensive and defensive battle continues, Itadori unleashes his potential through an awakening caused by the “Black Flash”──!? (From the Shueisha website)
3rd place: “Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 23” by Aida Iro (Square Enix) The world has been altered by the ruling of the trial by the Seven Wonders, the Clock Guardian. Nene slowly realizes that the world is different from before. Meanwhile, a particular “spell” seems to be happening at school…? The 23rd volume of the Seven Wonders of the School is a strange tale of sudden changes and encounters! (From the Square Enix website) 4th place: “Dandadan 18” by Tatsuyuki Shinobu (Shueisha) 5th place: “Kingdom 74” by Hara Yasuhisa (Shueisha) 6th place: “Blue Lock (32)” by Kaneshiro Muneyuki (original author) and Nomura Yusuke (manga) (Kodansha) 7th place: “My Hero Academia 42” by Horikoshi Kohei (Shueisha) 8th place: “Oshi no Ko 16” by Akasaka Aka and Yokoyari Mengo (Shueisha) 9th place: “Jujutsu Kaisen 28” by Akutami Gege (Shueisha) 10th place: “Aoashi 38” by Kobayashi Yugo (Shogakukan) Cooperation: Shinchosha Book Bang Editorial Department Book Bang Editorial Department Shinchosha
