Blue Lock Vol. 39 Tops Latest Oricon Manga Sales Chart

Blue Lock continues its commanding run at the top of Japan's physical manga market. The 39th volume from Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura moved an estimated 79,783 copies in the latest Oricon tracking period, securing first place for the week of June 29.

The installment plunges deeper into Japan's U-20 World Cup showdown against France, where Yoichi Isagi and his teammates push their egos to the limit amid shifting tactics and fierce opponents. Its performance shows how the series' high-stakes soccer drama keeps driving strong sales even deep into the run.

The Apothecary Diaries held strong in second with 69,927 copies sold for volume 22, while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime took third at 53,829 copies for its 32nd volume. Other notable entries included a One Piece Chopper spin-off volume and fresh releases from Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy and Skip Beat!.

With the manga already a global phenomenon and its anime adaptation heading into a third season subtitled Neo Egoist League, these numbers reinforce Blue Lock's status as one of the most consistent sellers in current shonen. Readers hungry for more intense matches and character growth have clear reason to celebrate the latest chart results.

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