The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million
The publisher recorded 985,000 copies in the first two quarters of this year—leaving Japan with no remaining paper magazines selling 1 million copies
For Guinness’ glory of 6. 35 million copies… the quiet exit of a paper manga kingdom The impenetrable stronghold of 'Weekly Shonen Jump', once an absolute heavyweight in Japan’s manga industry that topped 6 million copies per single issue and earned its place in the Guinness Book, has collapsed.