{"rewrite":{"id":"r_1e78e6eec87990170ddadb56","clusterId":"c_b963d948a78695d8ad602c6e","slug":"jujutsu-kaisen-volume-29-tops-us-manga-sales-for-april-2026-602c6e","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 29 Tops US Manga Sales for April 2026","summary":"The NPD BookScan Top 20 adult graphic novels for April 2026 has 16 manga volumes, led by Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29. Gachiakuta volume 1 debuts at fourth. Five manga titles also appear on the New York Times Best Sellers list for May 2026.","whyItMatters":"Jujutsu Kaisen continues to dominate US manga sales charts, while Gachiakuta's strong debut signals growing interest in a newer series.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe NPD BookScan Top 20 adult graphic novels in the United States for April 2026 includes 16 manga volumes. Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 took the top spot, with Gachiakuta volume 1 entering at fourth. Five manga titles also made the New York Times Best Sellers list for May 2026, led by Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 at sixth.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 29\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 1 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGachiakuta 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 4 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 5 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 28\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 6 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 26\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 7 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandadan 18\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 8 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Piece Omnibus Edition 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 9 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitch Hat Atelier 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 11 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen Volume 0: Blinding Darkness\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 12 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 2\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 13 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChainsaw Man 20\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 14 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 15 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Summer Hikaru Died 7\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 16 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 25\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 17 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Dress-Up Darling 15\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 18 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 27\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 20 on NPD BookScan\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 29\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 6 on NYT Best Sellers (May 2026)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGachiakuta 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 9 on NYT Best Sellers (May 2026)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 1\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 10 on NYT Best Sellers (May 2026)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 28\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 11 on NYT Best Sellers (May 2026)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJujutsu Kaisen 26\u003c/strong\u003e: Rank 15 on NYT Best Sellers (May 2026)\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29's lead is expected. Gachiakuta volume 1 debuting at fourth in its first month is the real signal for a new series' traction.","twitterPost":"Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 leads. Gachiakuta volume 1 at fourth in its debut month is the real signal for a new series.","threadsPost":"Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 topping the chart is routine. The notable detail is Gachiakuta volume 1 entering at fourth in its first month on sale. For a new series to debut that high on the NPD BookScan list, it suggests strong preorder and first-week sell-through. Kei Urana's audience is already there.","newsletterBlurb":"Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 led US manga sales in April 2026, with 16 of the Top 20 NPD BookScan slots occupied by manga. Gachiakuta volume 1 debuted at fourth. 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