"Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 21 Ranked #1 on U.S. adult graphic novel chart march 2025"
Jujutsu Kaisen
has reached the top of the U.S. adult graphic novel charts for March 2025. According to data from Circana BookScan,
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume
21 ranked #1 among all
adult graphic novels
sold in the United States last month.
The series follows Yuji Itadori, a teenager who eats a cursed finger belonging to an ancient evil spirit named Sukuna. From that moment, Yuji becomes the host of Sukuna and is pulled into a world where sorcerers fight deadly monsters called 'curses.' With the help of a powerful sorcerer named Gojo and his classmates, Yuji must stop dangerous enemies while trying to control Sukuna inside his body.
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime gained worldwide popularity for its fast-paced story, shocking plot twists, and intense action. The manga, which the anime is based on, continues to grow in sales as fans eagerly await new episodes of the anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen volume 21 takes the lead in U.S
In March 2025, Jujutsu Kaisen
Volume 21
took the #1 spot on Circana BookScan's Adult Graphic Novels list, which tracks the best-selling graphic novels in the United States. This list includes sales data from major stores like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and many other retailers across the country.
Volume 21 marks a significant turning point in the story, following the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident, one of the manga's most intense and action-packed arcs. This volume also focuses on Sukuna and several major characters, setting the stage for the series' final chapters.
The English edition of the manga is published by VIZ Media and is available in both paperback and digital formats. Each volume contains approximately 190–200 pages and is priced around $10 to $12 in the U.S. Fans can also read Jujutsu Kaisen digitally through the
Shonen Jump
app or other official manga platforms.
Manga continues to dominate U.S. market with Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen isn't the only manga gaining popularity in the U.S. Other top-selling manga in March included Chainsaw Man, Blue Lock,
One Piece
, and Demon Slayer. These titles have captivated readers of all ages with their unique characters, exciting stories, and anime adaptations.
What sets Jujutsu Kaisen apart is its blend of horror, deep emotional storytelling, and intense action sequences. The anime's success on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix helped introduce the manga to even more readers, contributing to its rise in popularity.
Although the anime went on a break after Season 2 concluded in 2023, the manga continues to release new chapters every week in Shonen Jump. As of 2025, Jujutsu Kaisen has sold over 90 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful manga series of this generation.
Fans can look forward to more thrilling twists, intense battles, and character development as the final arc unfolds in 2025.
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