The US charts are stacked with anime source material this month. Jujutsu Kaisen landed two volumes on the New York Times' August manga bestseller list and topped Circana BookScan's July adult graphic-novel ranking at #2, with One Piece, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Blue Lock and newcomer Gachiakuta all on the board. So which anime are worth your watch time, and where do they rank? Here's the crossover between what's selling and what's tracked on SenpaiRanks.
Quick answer
The best-selling manga in the US for August 2026 are led by Jujutsu Kaisen (NYT #7 and #9; BookScan #2), with One Piece (BookScan #5), The Summer Hikaru Died (NYT #13), Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Blue Lock and Gachiakuta all charting. On SenpaiRanks, Jujutsu Kaisen leads this group at 8.46, followed by Chainsaw Man (8.39), One Piece and Demon Slayer (8.36).
The ranked list
1. Jujutsu Kaisen - SenpaiRanks 8.46
The best-seller of the bunch and the highest-ranked anime here. Two NYT entries (vol. 1 at #7, vol. 30 at #9) plus a BookScan #2 finish. The anime streams on Crunchyroll. If you're new, start with the 2020 first season, then Season 2's Shibuya Incident.
2. Chainsaw Man - SenpaiRanks 8.39
MAPPA's 2022 adaptation still moves volumes (BookScan #11). The Reze Arc film pushed the property back into the spotlight. Streams on Crunchyroll.
3. One Piece - SenpaiRanks 8.36
Volume 112 hit BookScan #5 - remarkable staying power for a series 25+ years deep. The anime streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix (by arc/region).
4. Demon Slayer - SenpaiRanks 8.36
Volume 1 re-entered BookScan at #17, riding the Infinity Castle film wave. The anime streams on Crunchyroll, Netflix and more.
5. Blue Lock - SenpaiRanks 7.77
Volume 1 charted at BookScan #20. The sports-shonen phenomenon streams on Crunchyroll. Pair it with the best sports anime of 2026.
6. Gachiakuta - SenpaiRanks 7.15
The freshest name here - volume 1 charted at BookScan #9, and the 2025 anime is the reason. Streams on Crunchyroll.
What the charts miss
The Summer Hikaru Died hit NYT #13 and BookScan #7 on manga strength; its Netflix anime is a strong horror pick. Sales rank and watch-value don't always line up - that's the whole point of SenpaiRanks' dual-axis Consensus and Quality scoring. A book can outsell on hype while a quieter title scores higher on merit.
How to read it
Bestseller lists measure what people buy; SenpaiRanks measures what holds up once you watch. Cross-referencing the two is the fastest way to turn "everyone's buying this" into "this is actually worth my weekend." Browse the best shonen anime and best action anime of 2026, and see the print-side story in our look at Weekly Shonen Jump circulation dropping below 1 million and Horikoshi's new My Hero one-shot.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best-selling manga in the US right now?
A: For August 2026, Jujutsu Kaisen leads (NYT #7 and #9, BookScan #2), with One Piece, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Blue Lock and Gachiakuta also charting.
Q: Which of these anime ranks highest on SenpaiRanks?
A: Jujutsu Kaisen at 8.46, then Chainsaw Man at 8.39, then One Piece and Demon Slayer at 8.36.
Q: Where can I watch these anime?
A: All six stream on Crunchyroll; One Piece and Demon Slayer are also on Netflix by arc and region.
Q: Is manga sales rank the same as anime quality?
A: No. SenpaiRanks scores anime on Consensus and Quality, which often diverges from what sells on hype.
Q: What's the newest title on the list?
A: Gachiakuta, whose 2025 anime pushed volume 1 to BookScan #9.