Chainsaw Man Volume 23 has made a cut and sales have reached the top of Oricon manga rankings for February 16, 2026 – and fans are hyped over Denji’s big “W.”
The latest volume overtook other key titles such as Blue Box Vol. 24 and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ TWO BLUE VORTEX Vol. 7, demonstrating that the violent comic still rules Japanese manga sales charts.
Chainsaw Man Vol. 23 Tops Oricon Manga Rankings
Chainsaw Man Volume 23 has reached the #1 spot for the week of February 16, 2026 according to Oricon – a charting site dedicated to weekly sales of manga in Japan. It sold approximately 81,020 copies in its first week and had strong competition from Blue Box Vol.,767 copies) are on #2 and Boruto Two Blue Vortex Vol.24 (ranked #2 with ~62,200 copies) vol. 7 (~51,730 copies) (ranked #3)- Prison School Vol.
For perspective, Chainsaw Man’s performance is particularly remarkable considering the large followings behind each of its two closest contenders. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, a manga follow-up to the internationally adored Naruto franchise, also charted big numbers — but couldn’t grab the top spot this week.
What This Means for Chainsaw Man Stans
Claiming the top spot proves more than just massive sales—it highlights the intense fan obsession with Denji’s chaotic journey, transforming him from a desperate, broke Devil Hunter into the decade’s most talked-about manga hero.
Performance of latest volume shows that Chainsaw Man Volume 23 sales are still a force to be reckoned with, even when compared against more conventional shonen series.
And the popularity of the series continues to skyrocket around the world, with circulation on the rise. By early 2026, Chainsaw Man has sold over 35 million copies worldwide, being among the best selling manga series from recent years.
Why Chainsaw Man’s Success Matters
The sustained popularity of Chainsaw Man underscores several trends in today’s manga market:
Fandom-driven readership: People are putting their money into emotional complexity and unpredictability, not longevity of franchises.
Cross-media appeal: Chainsaw Man has transcended the comic book form, becoming a cultural juggernaut with anime adaptation and film releases contributing to its visibility — leading to the print volumes becoming big sellers.
Changes in manga popularity: Classics and legacy series (such as Boruto) continue to do well, but newer titles with unique voices are moving up the charts week over week.
Chart Latest Chart Top 50 Weekly Sold 12 Series Since Release Summary for Feb 16, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026 (Feb 27, 2026)
Rank Title Approx. Sales
1. Chainsaw Man Vol. 23 81,020
2. Blue Box Vol. 24 ~62,201
3. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 7 ~51,730
The numbers below are based on sales figures from Japan during the week, and are provided BY Oricon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
✨ Q: What’s Chainsaw Man Vol. 23 sell?
A: The latest Oricon rankings have Volume 23 estimated to have sold, in the week ending February 16, 2026, about with sales of around about 81k copies.
📌 Q: Who did Chainsaw Man defeat in the battle for weekly manga rankings?
A: It outranked Blue Box Vol. 24 (about 62,201 copies) as well as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 7 (approx. 51,730 copies).
📌 Q: Are digital sales counted in the ranking?
A: Not at least with the Oricon — that organization’s standard weekly ranking records physical print sales from its member stores in Japan.
📌 Q: Is it the first time Chainsaw man ranked No. 1?
A: We have seen Chainsaw Man at #1 on previous weeks, but it’s worth noting that every time we see it at #1, that means this series is drawing lots of reader interest. That it has risen to prominence in spite of competition from other big names is telling.
Final Thoughts
For manga readers that have been watching the couple previous weeks’ worth of best-selling titles, Chainsaw Man Volume 23 sales are a big win — not just for Tatsuki Fujimoto, but also for the series and its international followers myself included. Its No.1 position on the Oricon rankings is a testament to the power of both engrossing narrative and solid worldbuilding even in an overabundant market.
Whether you’ve followed Chainsaw Man for a while, or just want to see what all the latest manga fuss is about, this new ranking proves that it’s continuing to rise up as one of the top series in 2026.
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