This Week in Graphic Novels — Week of June 1, 2026

Biggest Gainers

One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda

Published: June 23, 2003

This manga has consistently been a fan favorite, and its ratings continue to grow, adding 359 ratings this week, up 0.19% from last week. The fact that it is still gaining traction 22 years after its publication date is a testament to its enduring popularity. Its current count of 187,578 ratings makes it the most read book on the list.

Stats: 187,219 → 187,578 (+359)

Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Amanda Haley, Snir Aharon

Published: September 20, 2022

Look Back has seen a significant increase in ratings, adding 134 this week, up 0.58% from last week. This jump in ratings could be attributed to its unique story of two girls who meet through their shared love of drawing manga. The book's poignant exploration of growing up and moving forward has clearly resonated with readers.

Stats: 23,101 → 23,235 (+134)

Uzumaki by Junji Ito, Yuji Oniki

Published: October 15, 2013

Uzumaki, a horror manga by Junji Ito, has added 132 ratings this week, up 0.14% from last week. The book's hypnotic and terrifying portrayal of a town cursed by spirals has maintained a steady following, even 12 years after its publication. Its consistent performance is a testament to the author's skill in crafting a compelling and unsettling narrative.

Stats: 91,884 → 92,016 (+132)

Surprise of the Week

L'Atelier des Sorciers, tome 1 by Kamome Shirahama, Fédoua Lamodière

This book has shown an unexpected increase in ratings, growing 8.6% this week, with 48 more ratings. Given that it was published last year, this sudden surge in interest could be due to renewed attention from fans of the fantasy manga genre or the discovery of the series by new readers.

Quick Hits

Sayonara Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Sayonara Eri has added 114 ratings this week, up 0.40% from last week, with a current count of 28,312 ratings. As a work by the acclaimed author Tatsuki Fujimoto, its performance is notable, especially considering it was published 4 years ago.

Stats: 28,198 → 28,312 (0.40%, +114)

Tomie by Junji Ito

Tomie has seen a modest increase of 113 ratings this week, up 0.26% from last week, bringing its total to 43,802 ratings. This horror manga, published 9 years ago, continues to attract readers with its unique blend of psychological terror and the supernatural.

Stats: 43,689 → 43,802 (0.26%, +113)

ウィキッドパラダイス 1 by Sal Jiang

ウィキッドパラダイス 1 has grown by 22 ratings this week, up 15% from last week, with a current count of 167 ratings. This significant percentage increase, despite being published last year, suggests that the book is gaining momentum, possibly due to its unique blend of fantasy and romance.

Stats: 145 → 167 (15%, +22)

SideQuested: Book 1 by K.B. Spangler, Alexandra Presser

SideQuested: Book 1, published this year, has added 11 ratings this week, up 10% from last week, with a total of 120 ratings. This growth, though modest, is encouraging for a new release, indicating interest in the lighthearted adventure it offers.

Stats: 109 → 120 (10%, +11)

Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel by Arley Nopra, Ann M. Martin

Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel, also published this year, has seen an increase of 19 ratings this week, up 3.0% from last week, with a current count of 651 ratings. This growth suggests that the book, part of The Baby-sitters Club series, is finding its audience among fans of graphic novels and middle-grade readers.

Stats: 632 → 651 (3.0%, +19)