Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking May 18 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of May 18, 2026.
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3rd place: Kagurabachi Vol. 11

Azami, fighting with no regard for his own safety, delivers a full-force strike, but he is forced into a desperate struggle against the overwhelming power of the Shinuchi wielded by Yura. Meanwhile, Chihiro and Samura rush to the scene to turn the tide of battle, only to be blocked by a powerful barrier. Hakuri races against time, prepared to risk his life to break it, but…!? As the Hishaku and the Kamunabi become caught up in a massive free-for-all, what awaits beyond this deadly battle?

2nd place: The Five Star Stories Vol. 19

Mamoru Nagano's signature work marks the 40th anniversary of its serialization in 2026. Volume 19, the first new volume in one year and two months, includes "Emperor's Highlander," set in the Fillmore Empire, and "Traffics: Terminal," which follows the journey of Yohn Vintzel.

"Emperor's Highlander"
After taking part in the defense of Nakakara, Fillmore Emperor Dai Gu's illness worsens, and his life is on the verge of ending. As Ado and others scheme to seize power in the emperor's absence, a mysterious group of knights appears.

"Traffics: Terminal"
Yohn, defeated by the Black Knight Decors Weissmel and having lost the Fatima Palsuet, finally resolves to become a knight. To make his comeback, he begins days of intense training with the Mirage Knights.

1st place: Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Vol. 3

The resemblance between the Kalyan worshipped by Rumel and cursed spirits sets Dabra and Mahoraga on a path toward an unprecedented, ferocious battle. Meanwhile, Tsurugi crosses blades with Maru in an attempt to save Yuka, and Yuji Itadori appears…!? What answer will they ultimately arrive at?

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Oricon Weekly Manga Sales Ranking

Ranking / Estimated number of copies sold / Estimated cumulative sales volume / Title / Author

143,127 277,229 Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Vol. 3 Yuji Iwasaki (Art) Gege Akutami (Story)
88,947 88,947 The Five Star Stories Vol. 19 Mamoru Nagano
62,072 127,210 Kagurabachi Vol. 11 Takeru Hokazono
51,464 87,151 Blue Box Vol. 25 Kouji Miura
48,825 86,487 SAKAMOTO DAYS Vol. 27 Yuto Suzuki
42,145 79,344 Ichi the Witch Vol. 8 Shiro Usazaki (Art) Osamu Nishi (Story)
36,496 59,949 Blue Exorcist Vol. 34 Kazue Kato
30,853 351,495 ONE PIECE CHOPPER's Vol. 1 Based on One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
30,443 30,443 By the Grace of the Gods Vol. 16 Roy (Story) Ranran (Art) Ririnra (Character Design)
28,967 28,967 Haimiya-senpai wa Kowakute Kawaii Vol. 2 Sumu Kamiyama

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