Akane-Banashi Reached 4 Million Copies After 4 Years
After 23 volumes, Akane-Banashi has reached the 4 million sales mark.
On July 31, 2026, Akane-Banashi has officially reached 4 million copies sold after 4 years and 23 volumes
The cover for Volume 23 features the protagonist herself, Akane Osaki, covering Story 197: “A Proud Airhead” to Story 206: “God of Death”
This is quite a milestone as this joins Kagurabachi (having reached its 4 million milestone last April) as among the highest-selling new works from Jump
About Akane-Banashi
Akane-Banashi was written by Yuki Suenaga and illustrated by Takamasa Moue for Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, beginning February 14, 2022, reaching 23 volumes
Akane-Banashi is the story of Akane, a young girl who aspires to become a skilled Rakugo artist under Shiguma Arakawa’s tutelage.
Source: Twitter
Akane Banashi by Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue has reached 4.000.000 copies in circulation with 23 volumes. https://t.co/ORVz3O2wEn pic.twitter.com/yS2XS99Rw0
— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) July 30, 2026
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