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Ebookjapan Annual Ranking 2025 Unveiled

The Ebookjapan platform, operated by LINE Digital Frontier in collaboration with LINE Yahoo, has released its highly anticipated Annual Ranking 2025. This ranking highlights the top 50 selling titles across various genres, including both shōnen/yang manga and shōjo/women's manga. The rankings are based on sales from January 1, 2025, to December 5, 2025.

Highlights of the Rankings

Top Shōnen/Young Manga

1. Kingdom (by Yasuhisa Hara, Shueisha) - A perennial favorite, this series has clinched the top spot for three consecutive years, showcasing its unwavering popularity and enduring appeal. The epic tale set during the warring states of ancient China continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative and character development.
- Read Kingdom

2. Medalist (by Tsurumai Kada, Kodansha) - A compelling story about ambition and dreams in the world of figure skating. This tale of resilience stars a young man who teams up with a girl overcoming her past as they pursue victory on the ice.
- Read Medalist

3. The Self-Aware Enchanter (by Arakawa Shin and Tokura Hakan, Futabasha) - Follows the journey of a support magician striving to prove his strength amid adversity.
- Read The Self-Aware Enchanter

Alongside these titles, the ranking features established hits like Slam Dunk and Attack on Titan, which continue to garner attention and fanfare.

Top Shōjo/Women’s Manga

1. The Apothecary Diaries (by Nanao Hinata, Square Enix) - The story of a young maid in a palace who uses her knowledge of herbs to navigate court intrigue has claimed the top position for three years running. With an anime adaptation in the works, its popularity only continues to grow.
- Read The Apothecary Diaries

2. The Damaged Bride (by Yuma Aoi and Fujimaru Mame, Kodansha) - A gripping story that grapples with trauma and healing, exploring how vulnerabilities can transform connections.
- Read The Damaged Bride

3. Reborn as a Magic Academy Student (by Shirakawa Ant, Kadokawa) - A light-hearted tale about a young girl who finds herself in a magical world where she must navigate her new life with the memories of her past.
- Read Reborn as a Magic Academy Student

Promotional Campaign

To celebrate the unveiling of the rankings, Ebookjapan is hosting a Free Reading Campaign from December 12, 2025, to January 10, 2026, allowing readers to explore many of the top-ranked titles for free or with bonus chapters. Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

To check out the full rankings and more genres including BL and TL, visit their special features page here.

Ebookjapan continues to thrive as Japan's leading digital manga provider, boasting over 1.6 million titles and a rich supply of free manga. For first-time users, there are exclusive coupons and a Comic Weekend promotion every Friday to Sunday.

For more information, visit the Ebookjapan website here.