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BOOK☆WALKER's First Half Rankings of 2026: Top Titles Revealed

On June 24, 2026, Dwango, Inc. announced the highly anticipated "BOOK☆WALKER First Half Rankings for 2026." This ranking period spanned from October 21, 2025, to May 31, 2026, evaluating electronic book sales across a variety of genres and categories. The results included a comprehensive overview, showcasing the best-selling titles across eleven different sections.

Dominance of Freiren

Leading the overall rankings is the much-acclaimed manga, "Freiren: Beyond Journey's End", marking its sixth consecutive win. Nothing short of a historical achievement for the series, it has captured the hearts of fans with its story of magic and adventure, while also securing a third season of its TV anime adaptation.

Readers are immersed in the tale as Freiren, the protagonist mage, embarks on a perilous mission in the Imperial City—a narrative filled with suspense and intricate conflicts among diverse magical factions. The climactic events promise to keep fans engaged with the tension building from chapter 142 onwards.

Notable Category Winners

In the realm of women's manga, the series "The Apothecary Diaries" clinched the top spot, coinciding with the anticipation surrounding its upcoming third season as a TV anime, set to air in October. Another significant winner,