Japanese comics market sales data survey continues to hit new highs for two consecutive years

According to Japanese media reports on April 5, according to the latest data survey by the Japan Publishing Association, the total sales of the Japanese comics market in 2021 was approximately 675.9 billion yen. It is worth mentioning that it has continued to set new highs for two consecutive years. According to analysis, the main reason is that the new crown epidemic has caused people to stay at home.

•Specific data shows that the total sales of the Japanese comics market in 2021 increased by 10.3% compared with the same period in 2020 to 675.9 billion yen, setting new records for two consecutive years. The proportion of comics in Japan's total publishing market is about 40.4%, exceeding the 40% share for the first time.

•According to data surveys, the more eye-catching comics in 2021 include Shueisha’s "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "One Piece", Kodansha’s "Tokyo Avengers", and Shogakukan’s "Detective Conan", etc.