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The top 50 manga? A totally random list from Japan
by Brad Rice, 06/08/2007

Here's a video of the top 50 manga titles, according to Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs (or so says Japan Probe). I'm assuming this list concerns series in the past year or so, as titles like Mushishi, NANA, and Yotsubato! appear on the list. My problem with the list is that the ordering seems a little random as to what's popular, with some titles seeming like they should be higher than they are (assuming these are being ranked by sales numbers), while some older titles are missing or are in odd spots. I mean, One Piece is on there, while Naruto and Bleach are left out (no offense, Len). So, I'd like to know how exactly this list got determined. Japan, I want answers! For those of you who can't watch, the list is located after the jump. It's #1 first, so be prepared for spoilers! [Via Japan Probe]

  1. Slam Dunk
  2. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
  3. Dragon Ball
  4. Full Metal Alchemist
  5. Doraemon
  6. Phoenix
  7. Black Jack
  8. Nausicaa
  9. Mushishi
  10. Death Note
  11. One Piece
  12. Parasyte
  13. Yotsuba&!
  14. Nodame Cantabile
  15. Akira
  16. Azumanga Daioh
  17. Doubutsu no Oisha-san (Animal Doctor)
  18. YuYu Hakusho
  19. Monster
  20. Ushio and Tora
  21. Hunter X Hunter
  22. Hellsing
  23. Fist of the North Star
  24. Ookiku Furikabutte
  25. Berserk
  26. Banana Fish
  27. Vagabond
  28. The Rose of Versailles
  29. Master Keaton
  30. Glass Mask
  31. Urusei Yatsura
  32. The Tale of Genji
  33. Touch
  34. Sazae-san
  35. Ashita no Joe
  36. 20th Century Boys
  37. Fruits Basket
  38. Lupin The Third
  39. Warau Dai Tenshi
  40. Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Ko-en Mae Hashutsujo
  41. Hi Izuru Tokorono Tenshi
  42. Pluto
  43. Astroboy
  44. Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  45. Emma
  46. Detective Conan
  47. Devil Man
  48. Mobile Suit Gundam
  49. Dragonquest
  50. Nana




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