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Dandadan reaches 15 million copies sold

Shueisha Publishing has announced that the manga Dandadan has officially surpassed 15 million copies in circulation, driven by the overwhelming success of its animated adaptation.


Since its debut in Jump+, Tatsu’s work has been praised for its insane art and unpredictable plot. The milestone was celebrated with a special illustration by the author, in which the protagonists appear surrounded by the series’ most iconic aliens and ghosts. International sales have also seen a 40% uptick in the last six months, consolidating its position as the magazine’s flagship work for the new generation.
Technical details:

  • Publisher: Shueisha.
  • Publication start date: April 2021.
  • Synopsis: A girl who believes in ghosts and a boy who believes in aliens end up embroiled in absurd supernatural conflicts.
    The success of Dandadan is a victory for unfiltered creativity. It is a work that breaks the rules of the genre and has found its place thanks to impeccable technical execution.