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Apothecary Diaries Manga Tops Charts
26 Jun
Summary
- The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 22 debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Japan's Book Hot 100.
- The chart combines physical sales, e-books, and social media activity.
- Blue Lock Vol. 39 and Slime Vol. 32 also ranked high on the list.
The manga adaptation of Hyuuganatsu, Minoji Kurata, and Touko Shino's Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) Vol. 22 has achieved the top position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of June 25. This latest volume, serialized in Gekkan Sunday GX, secured the No. 1 rank by excelling in multiple sales metrics, including being the top-selling e-book and performing strongly in physical book sales and online purchases.
Following closely behind, Blue Lock Vol. 39 captured the second spot, demonstrating its significant appeal. Last week's chart-topper, the manga version of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol. 32, landed at No. 3. Additionally, Kotaro Isaka's "777 Triple Seven" reached No. 5, fueled by recent paperback release and social media buzz, while Asako Yuzuki's "BUTTER" re-entered the top 10 at No. 10.
The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive ranking system that aggregates data from physical sales, e-book sales, library loans, subscription services, and social media engagement, providing a holistic view of the book market's performance. This week's chart reflects activity from June 15 to June 21.
