Re: Weekly Shounen Jump [2009] - Discussion & TOC Talk v.2
volume 1 (first week): 69,177 copies
volume 2: 66,847
I'd say it compares favorably. Toriko sold a little more, but had more hype and a more notorious mangaka. Remember, Shimabukuro's previous series, Seikimatsu Leader Den Takeshi was a big hit when he was arrested. Toriko is his big comeback.
Beelzebub will clearly be a hit. How big is hard to say, but there is no doubt that it's a very popular series.
Toriko's first two volumes were released on the same day:Damn, that's pretty good. Anybody know how that compares to Toriko's first volume sells?
volume 1 (first week): 69,177 copies
volume 2: 66,847
I'd say it compares favorably. Toriko sold a little more, but had more hype and a more notorious mangaka. Remember, Shimabukuro's previous series, Seikimatsu Leader Den Takeshi was a big hit when he was arrested. Toriko is his big comeback.
Beelzebub will clearly be a hit. How big is hard to say, but there is no doubt that it's a very popular series.

