Demon Slayer beats One Piece and Chainsaw Man in huge manga milestone

It is a significant achievement for Demon Slayer to have surpassed One Piece in manga sales.

Demon Slayer shows no signs of slowing down. Following its record-breaking success with the highest-grossing movie in Japanese history, the anime series is now set to elevate the stakes in the Hashira Training Arc. This arc follows Tanjiro’s journey as he strives to achieve the rank of Hashira.

Despite being away from the screen, the Demon Slayer manga continues to achieve impressive milestones. According to recent reports, it has been revealed that Demon Slayer outsold Chainsaw Man and narrowly surpassed One Piece in overall numbers to become the highest-selling manga of 2023 in single volume sales. This information was gathered from sources such as the BookScan report and the ResetEra forum.

Despite Chainsaw Man Vol 1 selling 140,106 copies, Demon Slayer Vol 1 still managed to surpass it with 148,468 copies sold. This resulted in both volumes being included in the top 20 comics of the year, with Demon Slayer Vol 1 ranking at 12 and Chainsaw Man Vol 1 at 17.

A thorough analysis of manga sales was conducted by a fan, who examined the top 750 books and generated an estimated ranking of the largest franchises in 2023. At the top of the list is Demon Slayer, with a total of 2,000,000 copies sold, followed by One Piece with 1,900,000 copies sold across its 103 volumes.

The Demon Slayer Corps achieved a significant triumph over the Straw Hats, despite both sides having large numbers. This outcome was not surprising, as Demon Slayer is more accessible to new viewers compared to One Piece, which has a manga with 103 volumes and over 1100 episodes of television.

We can also provide you with instructions on how to watch The Hashira Training, ensuring that you are caught up on Demon Slayer.