Top Manga 2010

Who hasn't wondered at some point which was the most successful manga in 2010 and how the German manga market is divided. Here are the numbers from the current 2011 Comic Report.

Manga market shares by publisher based on revenue:

1. Carlsen - 50.9 %

2. Tokyopop - 25.3 %

3. Egmont - 21.3 %

4. Panini - 1.7 %

5. Heyne - 0.4 %

6. Others - 0.4 %

Bestsellers of 2010 by copies sold:

1. Naruto (Carlsen)

2. One Piece (Carlsen)

3. Twilight - Bite at Dawn (Carlsen)

4. Vampire Knight (Carlsen)

5. Fairy Tail (Carlsen)

6. Black Butler (Carlsen)

7. Princess Sakura (Tokyopop)

8. Soul Eater (Carlsen)

9. The Legend of Zelda (Tokyopop)

10. Detective Conan (EMA)

11. Highschool of the Dead (Carlsen)

12. The Kiss of Blood (EMA)

13. Pokémon Brochure Calendar (Panini)

14. 3, 2, 1 Love! (Tokyopop)

15. Cheeky Vampire (Carlsen)

16. The Royal Doll Orchestra (Carlsen)

17. How to Draw (Carlsen)

18. Daisuki Magazine (Carlsen)

19. Tyrant in Love (Tokyopop)

20. Maid-sama (Carlsen)

21. Momo - Little Devil (Tokyopop)

22. By Your Side (EMA)

23. Beloved Friend (Carlsen)

24. Hot Encounter (Carlsen)

25. Manga Love Story (Carlsen)

26. Dragon Ball Omnibus (Carlsen)

27. Chains of Betrayal (Carlsen)

28. Wonderful Wonder World (Tokyopop)

29. Turning Point (Tokyopop)

30. Invisible Boy (Carlsen)

The evaluation was based on the best-selling volume of a series throughout the entire year 2010.