Japanese “hybrid” bookshop honto, which is co-managed by Junkudo and 2Dfacto, has used its online and physical book sales data to rank the top 10 manga series of the current 2020 summer anime roster. Their ranking was released on July 2.
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“The 2020 summer anime roster is about to start. With people staying at home right now, there is more opportunity to watch anime, so there must be a lot of people looking forward to the new series coming. So we are releasing our own ranking of manga and light novels from the anime series that are airing this summer. Let’s peruse series that are in the spotlight right now by dividing the ranking and the differences in age of people buying the books.”
*Data is based on the sales taken from the first half of 2020
The Top 3 Series
The slapstick love comedy Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (Volume 4) by Take clocks in at number one. The series has sold over 1 million copies in Japan. The data shows that the series is most popular with people in their 30’s, who rate at 41.2% of the sales. Will they be watching the anime adaptation too?
In 2nd place is Fire Force (Volume 22) which is serialised in Weekly Shonen Magazine. This series is most popular with those in their 20’s. Season two of the anime series will premiere on July 5.
And in 3rd place is Sword Art Online (Volume 24), a series loved by fans the world over. This hugely popular series has sold over 20 million light novels, and is popular in all age groups, with the biggest percentage of sales going to those in their 40’s at 28.2%. The first season of the anime adaptation aired back in 2012. The second half of the War of Underworld will begin on July 11.
Full Top 10 List
1st Place: Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (Volume 4)
2nd Place: Fire Force (Volume 22)
3rd Place: Sword Art Online (Volume 24)
4th Place: Kanojo, Okarishimasu (Volume 14)
5th Place: Baki Dou (Volume 5)
6th Place: Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Volume 22)
7th Place: Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater (Volume 6)
8th Place: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected (Volume 14)
9th Place: Super HxEros (Volume 9)
10th Place: A Certain Scientific Railgun (Volume 15)
*According to honto
RELATED ENTRIES
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Reki Kawahara’s web novel Sword Art Online began in 2002, later becoming a popular light novel series. The anime series debuted in 2012, followed by a second season in 2014 and a third in 2018. Following the characters Kirito and Asuna as they traverse a virtual reality MMORPG, the series has seen major success, with the light novels selling over 30 million copies worldwide.
During Sword Art Online’s anniversary event on November 6, it was revealed that a new film project is in the works. A brief teaser was also revealed, though concrete information is hard to come by at this point in time. Be sure to check back soon for new information about the film! 【STORY】“This may be a game, but it’s not something to take lightly.”The world's first VRMMORPG, Sword Art Online, has turned into a game of death. Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped in the game world.Asuna, who conquered the first level of the floating castle of steel Aincrad, continues her journey to the top floor along with Kirito.With the help of the female informant Argo, the attack seemed to be going well. However… The top player groups leading the attack are the ALS (Aincrad Liberation Force) and the DKB (Dragon Knights Brigade).Although they should be working towards the same goal, war breaks out. Behind the scenes, a mysterious figure lurks… What awaits Kirito and Asuna as they continue their journey? ©2020 川原 礫/KADOKAWA/SAO-P Project Information
Official Site: https://sao-p.net/
10th Anniversary Site: https://sao10th.net/
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Over the past few years, Marvel movies have absolutely shattered box office records. The story of the Avengers is now continuing in an entirely new way, as Marvel’s Eternals recently released in theaters around the world. Telling the story of a race of immortal beings, the film was directed by Chloe Zhao, the first Asian-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director for her film Nomadland. While there has been no shortage of promotion for the film, the way Japan is highlighting the film is a little different. Recently, Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night was released, and fans of the popular anime series have been singing its praises across social media. The franchise has sold incredibly well around the world, with multiple anime series, video games, and comics selling over 26 million copies globally. The first film, released in 2017, grossed more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. Eternals tells the origin story hinted at in the Avengers films, while Aria of a Starless Night tells the origin story of Sword Art Online. They both tell stories of unbreakable friendship, and both feature characters attempting to stop evil and save the world. Now, the two have come together for an unforgettable collaboration. The creator of Sword Art Online, Reiki Kawahara, is a huge fan of Marvel and was more than happy to make this collab a reality. A collaborative trailer has just been released, along with a side-by-side poster. Collaborative Trailer
The narrators in the trailer are Ayumi Tsunematsu, who plays Cerci in the Japanese version of Eternals, as well as Haruka Tomatsu, the voice of Asuna in Sword Art Online. What do you think of this unlikely team? ©Marvel Studios 2021 Information
Eternals
Now Showing in Theaters Nationwide
Distributed by Walt Disney Japan
Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night
Now Showing in Theaters Nationwide
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Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward and au 5G are coming together to promote this year’s Halloween events online through Virtual Shibuya, a digital space accessible from smartphones, PCs, and VR devices. A number of events will be held from October 16 until October 30, incorporating popular artists, companies, and popular anime series. The concept for the event is ‘FUN FOR GOOD,’ aiming to inspire people to contribute to their community while also enjoying the holidays. Sadly, this year’s Halloween celebration in Shibuya will be canceled again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ease any congestion on the streets, the ward is promoting the Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival 2021, which will be available to anyone, anywhere. That’s right: you won’t need to be in Tokyo to participate!
Event Lineup
Special Anime Talks A simultaneous global virtual fan meetup for Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night will be held on October 16! Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, who plays Kirito, and Haruka Tomatsu, who plays Asuna, will appear in Virtual Shibuya in avatar form to discuss some highlights of the upcoming film. Also, to commemorate the release of the 100th volume of Detective Conan, the Conan Edogawa x Furuya Rei Special Talk in Virtual Shibuya event will take place on October 30th, featuring voice actors Minami Takayama and Tohru Furuya. Virtual ConcertsThree artists are scheduled to perform live in Virtual Shibuya during the Halloween event!・October 24 - povo Presents Creepy Nuts ・October 26 - au 5G Presents MY FIRST STORY ・October 31 - au 5G Presents Atarashii Gakko!Attraction Lineup
A number of attractions will be available during the two-week event period. Check the website for complete details! https://vcity.au5g.jp/shibuya/halloween2021Official Shop
Starting October 16, an official store selling original event merchandise will be accessible in Virtual Shibuya and on the special event website. These goods will feature characters from select anime series and artists who have supported the project, with all proceeds being reinvested into Shibuya ward. The above items aren't the only things that will on sale, so be sure to check the website for more details! Limited-Time Only! Make a Collaboration Anime Avatar During Halloween!
In collaboration with avatar platform AVATARIUM, visitors will be able to generate custom avatars wearing costumes from Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night and Detective Conan! Choose from characters Asuna (SAO), Kirito (SAO), Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan), Ran Mori (Detective Conan), Furuya Rei (Detective Conan), and The Criminal (Detective Conan).Even if you’re not in Japan, be sure to check out the event while you can! Information
Virtual Shibuya au 5G Halloween Festival 2021
Running: October 16 – October 31, 2021
Location: Virtual Shibuya (authorized by Shibuya Ward)
How to Participate: Virtual Shibuya can be accessed using VR Devices, smartphones, and PC/Mac. Users will need to create a free cluster account and install the cluster app on the device you will be using.
Create a cluster Account: https://cluster.mu/
Download the cluster app: https://cluster.mu/downloads
Official Site: https://vcity.au5g.jp/shibuya/halloween2021
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Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night, the third film in the series, is hitting theaters in Japan on October 30, 2021. To commemorate its release, 13 Tokyu Hands stores throughout the country will open a Sword Art Online fair, selling special limited-edition goods! The fair will run from October 29 until November 30, 2021. Mechanic Costume Series
Acrylic Stand (7 varieties): ¥1,650 each (Tax Included)
Pin (7 varieties): ¥385 each (Tax Included)
*Pins are random.
B2 Tapestry: ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Canvas Tote Bag: ¥2,200 (Tax Included)
Clear Folder (7 varieties): ¥385 each (Tax Included)
T-shirt: ¥3,850 (Tax Included)
Mug: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)
Acrylic Keychain (7 varieties): ¥715 each
*Keychains are random.
Acrylic Diorama Stand: ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Clear Folder: ¥385 (Tax Included)
Sticker (7 varieties): ¥495 each (Tax Included)
Mug: ¥1,650 (Tax Included)
Tokyu Hands Limited Purchase Bonus
Tokyu Hands Limited Film Bonus
The Sword Art Online anime series has been an international hit, spanning four seasons and 97 episodes since 2012. A number of video games inspired by the series have also been released. This event features the characters drawn in mechanic gear, both in normal and chibi versions. If you’re able to make it to one of the participating 13 stores, don’t miss out on these rare items!(C)2020 川原 礫/KADOKAWA/SAO-P ProjectInformation
Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night Fair
Running: October 29, 2021 – November 30, 2021
13 Participating Tokyu Hands Locations: Sapporo, Sendai, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Umeda, Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata, Kagoshima
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Japan's largest movie, drama, and anime review service Filmarks has posted its list of the country's Top 10 Drama and Anime Series for Autumn 2020. The ranking is taken from series broadcast and available for stream between September 1 and November 30 in 2020 and is based on Filmarks own 5★ score system and user reviews.
Top 10 Drama Series for Autumn 2020
1st Place: The Mandalorian Season 2 | ★4.67©2020 Lucasfilm Ltd.
2nd Place: Julie and the Phantoms | ★4.433rd Place: The Queen's Gambit | ★4.34 4th Place: 2gether | ★4.315th Place: The Crown Season 4 | ★4.276th Place: Start-Up | ★4.267th Place: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! | ★4.248th Place: The Boys Season 2 | ★4.209th Place: Baby Season 3 | ★4.1610th Place: Satsui no Michinori | ★4.14 Top 10 Anime Series for Autumn 2020
1st Place: Golden Kamuy Season 3 | ★4.21©Satoru Noda / Shueisha・Golden Kamuy Production Committee
2th Place: Jujutsu Kaisen | ★4.19©Gege Akutami / Shueisha・Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
3rd Place: Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club | ★4.07©2020 Project Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
4th Place: Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle | ★3.935th Place: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai | ★3.896th Place: Is the Order a Rabbit? BLOOM | ★3.8747th Place: With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun★3.878th Place: Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou | ★3.849th Place: Moriarty the Patriot | ★3.80910th Place: Munou na Nana | ★3.808 Are there any series on this list you have yet to see?Information
Filmarks Top 10 Drama and Anime Series for Autumn 2020
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The next chapter of the Sword Art Online anime series has been green-lit. With the completion of season two of Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld, the anime’s official Twitter page and website has confirmed the adaptation of the Sword Art Online: Progressive light novels. Check out the official announcement video below.
Sword Art Online: Progressive - Anime Project Video Announcement The six-volume Sword Art Online: Progressive is a retelling of the events from the original Aincrad arc of Sword Art Online. Further details surrounding the project have yet to be announced, so stay tuned. © 2020 Reki Kawahara / KADOKAWA/SAO-P Project Information
Sword Art Online: Progressive
Official Website: https://sao-p.net/