Kingdom Manga Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Circulation

The popular manga series Kingdom, created by Yasuhisa Hara, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 million copies in circulation. This makes it the 19th manga series to achieve such a feat.

Kingdom Manga Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Circulation

The manga series Kingdom, created by Yasuhisa Hara, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 million copies in circulation. This achievement places it among the 19 manga series that have accomplished such a feat.

Yasuhisa Hara, reflecting on the path that brought about this accomplishment, shared his thoughts on the humble beginnings of Kingdom. When the first volume debuted seventeen years ago, it had an initial print run of just 25,000 copies. The manga encountered challenges, such as low rankings in ‘Weekly Young Jump’ surveys, making reprints difficult to obtain. As the third volume hit the shelves, the print run had dwindled to 15,000 copies. Hara recognized the difficulty of enticing readers to engage with the manga during those early stages.

However, Hara’s determination and perseverance paid off as more people started to read Kingdom. The series gained traction and received opportunities for adaptations into games, anime, movies, and even stage plays, which expanded its reach.

With joy in his heart, Hara expressed delight in achieving the long-awaited milestone of 100million copies. He extended his gratitude to readers who played a crucial role in Kingdom’s success. Holding the 70th volume, Hara marveled at the incredible distribution of 100 million copies throughout the nation, a number beyond his imagination. He sincerely thanked all readers who embraced Kingdom and wished for their continued presence until the final chapter.

Kingdom’s Journey to Success

Seventeen years ago, the release of the first volume of Kingdom encountered difficulties with low rankings and reprints. Nonetheless, the series persevered and expanded its influence through adaptations in different media formats.

Yasuhisa Hara, the creator of Kingdom, expressed his delight and gratitude for reaching the milestone of 100 million copies in circulation. He thanked the readers for their support and hoped they would continue to follow the series until the end.

Commemorating the Achievement

To celebrate the milestone of surpassing 100 million copies, Kingdom has unveiled various projects. One of these projects is the ‘Kingdom Frame Maker’ collaboration with GEORGIA (The Coca-Cola Company). Through a web service, users can combine scenes from the manga with their own photos to create Kingdom-themed photos. This collaboration allows fans to engage with the series in a unique and personalized way.

Additionally, Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump issue #51 and #52 will feature Kingdom on the cover pages, further highlighting the manga’s success.

The Enduring Popularity of Kingdom