2025 has already been a major year forMy Hero Academia,and the superhero shonen has just reached another unbelievably amazing milestone.My Hero Academiajust earned itself a well-deserved place on the March edition of the New York Times' Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list,with the 40th volume of the series ranking #14 on the list.
My Hero Academiais more popular now than ever, and this achievement certainly proves that.The final season of theMy Hero Academiaanimeand theVigilantesspin-off are also on the way in 2025,giving fans even more to anticipate from the franchise.
My Hero Academia Made It on to the New York Times Bestseller List
The 40th Volume Ranks #14 on the March Edition of the Bestseller List
The New York Times bestseller list has always had a special category set aside for graphic novels, and some of manga’s most popular series have frequently dominated this section of the list. The March version of the ranked list featuredMy Hero Academiain a prominent spot,with “The End of an Era, and…” the 40th volume, ranking at an impressive #14 on the list.My Hero Academiawas not the only manga to show up on the list this month; another hit series was honored in the category as well.
The newer breakout hitSolo Levelingwas also on the March 2025 list,with its 11th volume ranking even higher thanMy Hero Academiaat #7. The New York Times bestseller list for February 2025 was arguably even more impressive and expansive, includingChainsaw Man’svolume #17, which was ranked #4,Spy x Family’s13th volume, which was ranked at #6, andJujutsu Kaisen’s24th volume, which was ranked at #14. These rankings not only speak to the popularity and success of these specific series, but also to the adoration manga has been receiving lately as an entertainment medium.
Manga’s Prominence on the List Proves How Popular the Medium Is Becoming
My Hero Academia Is Among the 20 Best-Selling Manga of All Time
It is no great surprise thatMy Hero Academiamanaged to find its way onto such a prestigious ranking as the New York Times bestseller list, since it is one of manga’s best-selling series ever.It was celebrated as one of the 20 best-selling manga series,one of the greatest honors any author can receive.Awhopping over 100 million copies ofMy Hero Academiahave been sold so far.My Hero Academia’smanga may have concluded, but fans' love for the story seems to only be growing as the days pass, evidenced by its sky-high sales numbers.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Debuts Main Trailer Ahead of U.S. Debut on Crunchyroll
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will make its grand debut on April 7th, acting as a prequel to the main anime.
With the eighth and final anime season ofMy Hero Academiaon the way, as well as theMy Hero Academia: Vigilantesspin-off debuting in April 2025, this current moment is the series' heyday.My Hero Academiais not just a phenomenal series in its own right, it paved the way for other manga series to succeed too, by bringing the genre to Western audiences and others who were previously not as familiar with manga.My Hero Academia’splace on the New York Times March 2025 bestseller list is well-deserved,as well as a reminder that America truly does love manga.
