Perfect for binge-reading original manga from anime/movie adaptations or finishing unread series! Announcing "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking" ~ "Comic Seymour Explosive Special Sale" also held simultaneously during Golden Week! ~
Comic Seymour, one of Japan's largest comprehensive e-book stores operated by NTT Solmare, announced its "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking," with "Akatsuki no Yona" taking first place based on a survey of 7,116 users. An "Explosive Special Sale" is also being held during Golden Week to promote manga reading.
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NTT Solmare Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Toshiaki Asahi; hereinafter "NTT Solmare"), which operates "Comic Seymour," one of Japan's largest comprehensive e-book stores, announced its "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking." Based on responses from 7,116 Comic Seymour users who love manga, "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha) was chosen as the No. 1 title. Additionally, the "Comic Seymour Explosive Special Sale" is being held concurrently during the Golden Week period.
1. Announcement of "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking" Results
"Long manga series" are best enjoyed during long holidays. To understand reader psychology, Comic Seymour conducted a survey on "Long manga series you want to read during long holidays."
As a result, "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha) took the top spot with 2,448 votes.
"Detective Conan" (Shogakukan) followed in 2nd place with 1,789 votes, and "Space Brothers" (Kodansha) ranked 3rd with 1,302 votes.
Many voices were heard, such as "I want to read it all at once during a long holiday," "I want to catch up on a series I was curious about," and "I want to read the original manga after watching the anime/movie adaptation," indicating that long holidays are a time for "immersion, resumption, and return to original works." Furthermore, for "Akatsuki no Yona," some users expressed a desire to re-read it from the beginning after its conclusion, showing a variety of ways to enjoy each work.
[No. 1] "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha): 2,448 votes
Chosen as No. 1 this time was "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha), which is appealing for its grand worldview, human drama, and moving growth story.
Many comments were received, such as "Now that it's complete, I want to binge-read it on this occasion," "The grand scale is unlike a shojo manga," and "It's always interesting no matter how many times I read it, and I want to immerse myself in it during the holidays." In particular, comments expressing a desire to re-read from the beginning after its conclusion, and to closely follow the bonds with companions and the protagonist's growth, were prominent, suggesting that the immersive experience unique to long series garnered strong support.
▼Synopsis
Yona, the princess of Kouka Kingdom, is the only daughter and has been lovingly raised, surrounded by her kind father, the king, and her childhood friend and bodyguard, Hak. On Yona's 16th birthday, she receives a hairpin from her cousin Su-Won, whom she secretly loves, and goes to tell her father her feelings. However, an unexpected cruel fate awaits her there!?
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/58131/
[No. 2] "Detective Conan" (Shogakukan): 1,789 votes
"Detective Conan" (Shogakukan), supported by a wide range of generations for many years, ranked in.
Reasons for its selection included numerous comments such as "I want to review it before the movie release," "I love mysteries and want to get excited reading it," and "I want to carefully follow the relationships of the Black Organization and main characters."
There was a strong need to return to the original work after its animation, and to read many volumes during holidays, showing strong support as a substantial long series.
▼Synopsis
High school detective Shinichi Kudo, with a Holmes-like deduction ability, is very active. However, one day, while chasing a case, he was turned back into a child by the power of a strange drug...!? His provisional name is "Edogawa Conan." A small detective makes his debut!!
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/25327/
[No. 3] "Space Brothers" (Kodansha): 1,302 votes
"Space Brothers" (Kodansha), which inspires courage in adults pursuing their dreams, was chosen.
Comments such as "I want to re-read and reconfirm the moving experience," "I want to support Mutta," "It gives me energy with its story of dreams and challenges," and "It's a work I want to sit down and read carefully" were received.
It seems that the feeling of positivity after reading, and the ability to enjoy both the romance of space and realistic human drama, were reasons for its support as a work to read during long holidays.
▼Synopsis
2025. The older brother believed in himself just one more time. The story of going to Mars via Tsukuba begins! A genuine brotherly space manga launches! As children, older brother Mutta and younger brother Hibito made a promise while gazing at the starry sky. In 2025, the younger brother became an astronaut as promised, and was a member of the first long-term crew on the moon. Meanwhile, the older brother Mutta, who was fired from his company and jobless. With one email from his younger brother, the older brother begins to aim for space again!
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/9009/
[Extra Edition] *Alphabetical order by work title
We also present the responses received from everyone for the "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking."
■ "Gift ±" (Nihon Bungeisha)
"A heavy theme that makes you think about life, organ transplantation, and crime! But it makes you curious what happens next. I want to read it slowly and calmly."
"Read in preview
1. Announcement of "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking" Results
"Long manga series" are best enjoyed during long holidays. To understand reader psychology, Comic Seymour conducted a survey on "Long manga series you want to read during long holidays."
As a result, "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha) took the top spot with 2,448 votes.
"Detective Conan" (Shogakukan) followed in 2nd place with 1,789 votes, and "Space Brothers" (Kodansha) ranked 3rd with 1,302 votes.
Many voices were heard, such as "I want to read it all at once during a long holiday," "I want to catch up on a series I was curious about," and "I want to read the original manga after watching the anime/movie adaptation," indicating that long holidays are a time for "immersion, resumption, and return to original works." Furthermore, for "Akatsuki no Yona," some users expressed a desire to re-read it from the beginning after its conclusion, showing a variety of ways to enjoy each work.
[No. 1] "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha): 2,448 votes
Chosen as No. 1 this time was "Akatsuki no Yona" (Hakusensha), which is appealing for its grand worldview, human drama, and moving growth story.
Many comments were received, such as "Now that it's complete, I want to binge-read it on this occasion," "The grand scale is unlike a shojo manga," and "It's always interesting no matter how many times I read it, and I want to immerse myself in it during the holidays." In particular, comments expressing a desire to re-read from the beginning after its conclusion, and to closely follow the bonds with companions and the protagonist's growth, were prominent, suggesting that the immersive experience unique to long series garnered strong support.
▼Synopsis
Yona, the princess of Kouka Kingdom, is the only daughter and has been lovingly raised, surrounded by her kind father, the king, and her childhood friend and bodyguard, Hak. On Yona's 16th birthday, she receives a hairpin from her cousin Su-Won, whom she secretly loves, and goes to tell her father her feelings. However, an unexpected cruel fate awaits her there!?
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/58131/
[No. 2] "Detective Conan" (Shogakukan): 1,789 votes
"Detective Conan" (Shogakukan), supported by a wide range of generations for many years, ranked in.
Reasons for its selection included numerous comments such as "I want to review it before the movie release," "I love mysteries and want to get excited reading it," and "I want to carefully follow the relationships of the Black Organization and main characters."
There was a strong need to return to the original work after its animation, and to read many volumes during holidays, showing strong support as a substantial long series.
▼Synopsis
High school detective Shinichi Kudo, with a Holmes-like deduction ability, is very active. However, one day, while chasing a case, he was turned back into a child by the power of a strange drug...!? His provisional name is "Edogawa Conan." A small detective makes his debut!!
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/25327/
[No. 3] "Space Brothers" (Kodansha): 1,302 votes
"Space Brothers" (Kodansha), which inspires courage in adults pursuing their dreams, was chosen.
Comments such as "I want to re-read and reconfirm the moving experience," "I want to support Mutta," "It gives me energy with its story of dreams and challenges," and "It's a work I want to sit down and read carefully" were received.
It seems that the feeling of positivity after reading, and the ability to enjoy both the romance of space and realistic human drama, were reasons for its support as a work to read during long holidays.
▼Synopsis
2025. The older brother believed in himself just one more time. The story of going to Mars via Tsukuba begins! A genuine brotherly space manga launches! As children, older brother Mutta and younger brother Hibito made a promise while gazing at the starry sky. In 2025, the younger brother became an astronaut as promised, and was a member of the first long-term crew on the moon. Meanwhile, the older brother Mutta, who was fired from his company and jobless. With one email from his younger brother, the older brother begins to aim for space again!
Work URL: https://www.cmoa.jp/title/9009/
[Extra Edition] *Alphabetical order by work title
We also present the responses received from everyone for the "GW Binge-Reading! Long Manga Ranking."
■ "Gift ±" (Nihon Bungeisha)
"A heavy theme that makes you think about life, organ transplantation, and crime! But it makes you curious what happens next. I want to read it slowly and calmly."
"Read in preview