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Kingdom Manga Reigns Supreme on Japan Book Chart
29 Jan
Summary
- Kingdom Vol. 78 topped the Japan Book Hot 100 chart.
- The chart considers physical sales, e-books, and loans.
- Medalist Vol. 14 and Project Hail Mary also charted.

Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom Vol. 78 ascended to the top of the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of January 19-25, 2026. This accomplishment highlights the manga's enduring popularity, coinciding with its 20th anniversary.
The Japan Book Hot 100 comprehensively measures a title's success by integrating physical sales, e-book downloads, library circulation, subscription data, and social media engagement. Kingdom Vol. 78's dominance was evident across both physical bookstores and digital platforms.
Following closely, Medalist Vol. 14 secured the second position, boosted by its currently airing anime adaptation. Additionally, the Japanese edition of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary Vol. 1 entered the top 10, benefiting from anticipation for its upcoming live-action film adaptation.




