The latest New York Times Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list for June 2026 highlights the continued global dominance of Japanese manga, with major titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 30 and Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1 taking top positions.
Published through the official New York Times Books platform, the list reflects weekly sales data across print and digital formats. This month’s rankings show a strong mix of ongoing shonen franchises, fantasy-driven storytelling, and new reader entry points through first volumes and special editions.
At the center of the chart is Jujutsu Kaisen, which continues to dominate even as it approaches its final narrative arcs. Meanwhile, Witch Hat Atelier strengthens its international reputation with a deluxe hardcover edition breaking into the top ten.
Top Rankings: Jujutsu Kaisen Leads the Pack
The biggest winner this month is Gege Akutami’s long-running hit series, which appears multiple times across the chart. According to The New York Times bestseller list, Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 30 secured the #1 spot, marking a major milestone for the franchise as it continues to drive global manga sales.
Other volumes of the same series also remained strong across the rankings:
- #1 — Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 30 (Gege Akutami)
- #10 — Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1 (Gege Akutami)
- #13 — Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 29 (Gege Akutami)
The presence of both early and latest volumes highlights sustained reader interest, with new fans entering the series while long-time readers continue collecting newer arcs. Volume 29 previously ranked at #6 in May, showing consistent month-to-month performance.
One of the standout performances this month comes from Kamome Shirahama’s fantasy manga. The deluxe hardcover release of Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1 ranked at #8, proving the continued appeal of its magical world-building and detailed artwork.
The list also includes several rising and returning titles beyond the usual shonen giants:
- #8 — Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1
- #11 — Gachiakuta Vol. 1 (Kei Urana)
- #9 — KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics adaptation
Notably, Gachiakuta Vol. 1 continues to maintain strong presence weeks after release, reinforcing its reputation as one of Kodansha’s most promising modern manga series. Meanwhile, the K-pop inspired comic adaptation shows how cross-media storytelling continues to attract new audiences into the graphic novel space.
Full NYT Graphic Books & Manga Rankings (June 2026 Snapshot)
The complete top list for this cycle includes a mix of new entries and long-running bestsellers:
- Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 30 — Gege Akutami
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Vol. 1
- First Crush
- Dawn on the Coast
- Big Jim Believes
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga
- Karen’s Surprise
- Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1
- KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics
- Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1
- Gachiakuta 1
- Warriors: The Prophecies Begin
- Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 29
- Invincible Compendium One
- Invincible Compendium Two
The diversity of this list reflects the expanding definition of “graphic books,” which now includes manga, Western comics, children’s illustrated fiction, and hybrid adaptations