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Best-Selling Manga Series Data
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This dataset provides a list of best-selling Japanese manga series, ordered by their estimated total circulation in collected tankōbon volumes. It focuses exclusively on Japanese manga, excluding manhwa, manhua, and original English-language manga. Each series included has achieved at least 20 million copies in print, making it a valuable resource for understanding the commercial success of manga titles.
Columns
- Manga series: The title of the manga series. This column contains 187 unique values, with "One Piece" being the most common entry.
- Author(s): The creator or creators of the manga. There are 164 unique authors identified, with Rumiko Takahashi and Osamu Tezuka appearing most frequently.
- Publisher: The publishing company for the manga series. Shueisha is the most common publisher, accounting for 35% of entries, followed by Kodansha at 27%. In total, there are 21 unique publishers.
- Demographic: The target demographic for the manga, such as Shōnen or Seinen. Shōnen is the most common demographic, making up 54% of the entries, followed by Seinen at 27%. There are 9 unique demographic categories.
- No. of collected volumes: The total number of collected tankōbon volumes released for the series. The number of volumes ranges from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 207, with an average of 46 volumes per series.
- Serialized: The years during which the manga was serialised. This column has 154 unique values, with common entries including "1997–present" and "1990–1996".
- Approximate sales in million(s): The estimated total sales or circulation of the series in millions of copies. Sales figures range from a minimum of 20 million to a maximum of 517 million, with an average of 50.8 million copies.
- Average sales per volume in million(s): The average sales or circulation per collected volume in millions. This metric ranges from 0.19 million to 10 million per volume, with an average of 1.38 million.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided as a CSV file and is relatively small, with a size of 14.55 kB. It is structured with 8 columns and contains 187 valid rows or records for manga series. The dataset is expected to be updated annually.
Usage
The provided sources do not specify ideal applications or use cases for this dataset.
Coverage
The dataset specifically covers Japanese manga series. The time range for the series is indicated by their serialisation periods, with examples such as "1997–present" and "1990–1996" suggesting coverage across several decades. Demographic scope includes categories like Shōnen (54%) and Seinen (27%), among others. It is important to note that the dataset only includes series that have sold at least 20 million copies.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
The provided sources do not list specific examples of intended users or their use cases. However, given its tags, potential users could include:
- Market researchers in the arts and entertainment sector.
- Academics or enthusiasts studying trends in anime and manga.
- Business analysts interested in publishing and finance within the entertainment industry.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Best-Selling Manga Series Data
- Japanese Manga Sales and Circulation
- Top Manga Volume Sales
- Manga Industry Statistics
- Global Manga Bestsellers
Attributes
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