Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 finished #1 on Circana BookScan's adult graphic-novel chart for June 2026, per Anime News Network — and it didn't stop there, placing eight separate volumes across the top 20. The rest of the list reads like a currently-airing watchlist: Chainsaw Man, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock and The Apothecary Diaries all charted. Sales rank tells you what's selling. It doesn't tell you what holds up. That's the gap SenpaiRanks fills.
Quick answer
Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 was the #1 adult graphic novel in the US for June 2026 on Circana BookScan (formerly NPD BookScan), which tracks ~85% of the US print market. Chainsaw Man vol. 21 took #2. According to SenpaiRanks, the same franchises split differently once you separate how broadly liked a show is (Consensus) from how well it holds up (Quality) — a two-axis read a single MyAnimeList or IMDb number can't give you. Where a book sells and where its anime ranks are two different questions, and this post answers the second.
Why a sales chart isn't a ranking
BookScan measures units moved at the register. It rewards a new volume dropping, a fresh anime cour driving readers back to the shelf, a viral arc. It says nothing about whether the adaptation is any good. MyAnimeList collapses that into one weighted average; IMDb dilutes it across a general audience that mostly doesn't watch anime. SenpaiRanks runs two boards instead — Consensus (how widely a show is embraced) and Quality (how it scores once lifecycle and vote-inflation are corrected). A chart-topper can be a Consensus giant and a mid-tier Quality pick, or the reverse. That split is the whole point.
The chart, ranked our way
Jujutsu Kaisen — BookScan #1
Eight volumes in the top 20 is franchise dominance. Per SenpaiRanks, Jujutsu Kaisen holds an upper-tier slot on the shonen board — strong on both axes, which is rarer than it sounds.
Chainsaw Man — BookScan #2
Chainsaw Man's vol. 21 landing at #2 tracks with its anime's reputation: a Consensus favorite that SenpaiRanks also rates highly on Quality.
One Piece — BookScan #13 (Omnibus vol. 1)
The omnibus reprint charting says new readers keep starting the world's longest-running hit. If you're one of them, our One Piece where-to-watch and watch-order guide maps the entry points.
Demon Slayer — BookScan #16
With the Infinity Castle film in the awards conversation, Demon Slayer's vol. 1 is back on the chart. On SenpaiRanks it's a Consensus heavyweight.
Dandadan — BookScan #18
Dandadan is the newest name here to punch this high — its anime sits among the stronger recent debuts on our board.
Blue Lock — BookScan #19
A vol. 1 re-charting means the sports-drama pipeline is still pulling in fresh fans.
The Apothecary Diaries — BookScan #20
One of the strongest dual-axis performers on this list: broadly liked and high Quality. If you only try one title off this chart, our board points here.
Read it yourself
Sales say what's hot. Our two boards say what's worth your time. Cross-check the full picture on the best summer 2026 anime hub, the top anime airing now board, or open any card above and rate it — that's how your taste enters the ranking instead of just reading someone else's.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What was the best-selling manga in the US in June 2026?
A: Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 ranked #1 on Circana BookScan's adult graphic-novel list, and the series placed eight volumes in the top 20.
Q: Which other anime made the June 2026 BookScan top 20?
A: Chainsaw Man (#2), One Piece (#13), Demon Slayer (#16), Dandadan (#18), Blue Lock (#19) and The Apothecary Diaries (#20), among others like Gachiakuta and Witch Hat Atelier.
Q: Does topping a sales chart mean an anime is good?
A: No. Sales measure units sold, not quality. SenpaiRanks separates Consensus (how broadly liked) from Quality (how well it holds up) so you can tell the difference.
Q: How is SenpaiRanks different from MyAnimeList for ranking these shows?
A: MyAnimeList gives one weighted score. SenpaiRanks publishes two transparent axes — Consensus and Quality — with disclosed methodology, so a broadly popular show and a critically strong one don't get flattened into the same number.
Q: Where can I see each show's ranking?
A: Open the card for any title above to view its Consensus and Quality rank on SenpaiRanks, then rate it to add your own read.