Kingdom Vol. 79 Tops Oricon’s May 2026 Monthly Manga Chart

In a month filled with major volume drops and series conclusions, Kingdom volume 79 proved that longevity and loyal readership still rule the physical manga charts. Oricon’s Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026, tracking sales from May 4 to 31, placed the latest installment of Yasuhisa Hara’s Warring States epic at number one with 356,559 copies sold after its May 19 release.

The result stood out against stiff competition. The final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo spinoff landed second with 204,299 copies, while The Five Star Stories volume 19 took third at 173,809. Strong showings from Kagurabachi 11, Blue Box 25, and Sakamoto Days 27 rounded out the upper tier, showing a crowded but thriving market for print editions.

Kingdom’s victory reflects the series’ deep appeal. Hara’s sweeping tale of ambition, brutal warfare, and political maneuvering in ancient China has built a dedicated audience over nearly 20 years, with intricate battle strategies and character growth keeping readers invested volume after volume. The manga’s multimedia footprint, including anime seasons and live-action films, continues to feed interest back into the core story.

Shueisha’s flagship title also benefits from ongoing English releases by Viz Media, giving international fans a steady path to the latest chapters. As physical sales data rolls in, Kingdom stands as a reminder that some epics simply refuse to fade from the top of the rankings.

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