Jujutsu Kaisen, the global manga and anime phenomenon, topped the list of best-selling adult graphic novels in the United States in November 2025, according to data released by Circana BookScan. This achievement, revealed in early 2026, proves the continued strength of Gege Akutami’s work in the international market, also serving as an important barometer for the Japanese comics sector throughout the West. Additionally, the month’s list was dominated by works of the genre, with an impressive 19 manga volumes among the best-selling in the country.
This leadership does not arise by chance, but rather as a direct result of the overwhelming success of the anime’s second season, which elevated the series’ popularity to new global levels. Therefore, the achievement in the United States, one of the world’s largest consumer markets, resonates strongly here in Brazil, where the fan community is one of the most fervent. Thus, the American numbers function as a mirror of the franchise’s global appeal, which continues to grow even years after its debut, maintaining cultural and commercial relevance in this year of 2026.
How the Data is Collected and What This Means
The numbers that crowned Jujutsu Kaisen as champion come from Circana BookScan, a company that emerged after the merger of the NPD Group with Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). The organization collects weekly physical sales data from over 16,000 points, including major online retailers, chain bookstores, large magazines, and independent stores. Thanks to this robust methodology, the coverage reaches approximately 85% of the American commercial print book market, offering a faithful portrait of consumption.
However, it is important to note that the ranking considers only unit sales and follows a strict criterion. ICv2, responsible for the analysis, removes from the list titles classified as art books or predominantly textual works, focusing only on true graphic novels. In other words, Jujutsu Kaisen’s victory reflects a genuine and massive interest of the adult public in Japanese sequential narratives, solidifying a trend that had already been observed in recent years.
With the expectation generated by new story arcs and the loyalty of a global fan base, the franchise demonstrates it has the stamina to continue setting trends. Thus, while we await news about the continuation of the anime and manga releases, the success on the sales charts confirms that the universe of curses created by Gege Akutami remains more alive and powerful than ever, connecting fans from Brazil to the rest of the world through a shared passion.
