Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 80 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Yasuhisa Hara’s *Kingdom* Vol. 80 has reached No. 1 on Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100, coinciding with the manga’s 20th serialisation anniversary. Its strong physical and e-book sales helped it lead the chart, while a commemorative magazine featuring artwork from prominent manga creators was released alongside it.
MAZZEL’s debut photobook came second, driven by online retail sales, while *Blue Lock* Vol. 40 entered at No. 3 amid its live-action film release. Keigo Higashino’s *Eien no Kioku* rose to fourth after repeated sell-outs and extra print runs, and another of his Galileo-series novels, *The Devotion of Suspect X*, climbed from 37th to 16th; the chart combines sales, e-books, library loans, subscriptions and social-media activity.
In short
- *Kingdom* Vol. 80 leads Japan’s book chart during its 20th anniversary.
- MAZZEL’s photobook and *Blue Lock* Vol. 40 follow.
- Higashino titles gained momentum after strong demand.
Explained simply
Kingdom is a Japanese manga series written and drawn by Yasuhisa Hara. It is a historical adventure set during the wars that led to the unification of China, following young soldiers and leaders as they seek power and status.
Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 tracks interest in books using several measures, including shop and online sales, e-books, library loans, subscriptions and social-media activity. Manga volumes, novels and photobooks can all appear on the chart, so a high position reflects a mix of readership and attention across different formats.