Top Manga Ranking: Japan Picks Detective Conan Over Spy x Family

The manga industry is often unpredictable, and just when everyone thought that modern hits like Spy x Family have taken over the scene completely, Japan has shown everyone why legacy still matters. The latest weekly manga rankings (via Oricon Japan) have seen a fascinating shift with Detective Conan officially overtaking Spy x Family in one of the most competitive charts in recent memory.

This is not just about the numbers but what the numbers represent. While newer series often dominate globally, Japan’s core readership shows deep loyalty towards long-running ones too. With Oricon’s new ranking, such loyalty once again favors Gosho Aoyama’s iconic detective series.

Detective Conan Outsells Spy x Family in Japan’s Latest Top Manga Ranking

The latest weekly chart released by Oricon has changed everything, as to which manga are the most popular. Case Closed Vol. 108 grabbed the #1 spot with sales of 181,644 copies in its first week, and SPY x FAMILY Vol. 17 came in second with 161,753 copies.

Now, if you look at those numbers closely, the gap is not massive, but the impact sure is. With Spy x Family consistently being one of the most talked about series globally, pushing it to second place shows a major shift in domestic preference.

What makes this ranking even more interesting is how it reflects the contrast between global hype, and local consistency. Spy x Family may be dominating streaming and social media, but Detective Conan just keeps selling more and more volumes every week.

This isn’t the first time the series has demonstrated its staying power. Detective Conan is already one of the best-selling manga of all time, with over 270 million copies in circulation (via Uniqlo). Therefore, the release of each new volume is always a significant event for fans who have been following the plot for decades.

Other Notable Entries in Oricon’s Weekly Top Manga Ranking

Apart from the top two, the ranking also shows the competitive scenario of the manga industry. Securing the #3 spot was Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, volume 48, while other titles like Dandadan, Natsume’s Book of Friends, and Grand Blue Dreaming also featured prominently in the top 10.

What is remarkable here is diversity. They have comedy, supernatural, slice-of-life, and action genres all in one chart. This points to the versatility of the Japanese readers who do not limit themselves to one genre. Here is the complete top 10 manga breakdown –

What makes this ranking even more interesting is that Detective Conan appears twice in the top 10, including a special edition version of the same volume. That kind of dominance is rare and shows just how deeply rooted the series still is in Japan’s core manga audience.

And honestly, that is what makes following these rankings so much fun. A modern hit dominates one week. The next time a veteran series makes a comeback. It is as unpredictable, cut-throat, and ever-changing as the industry itself.

The Latest Oricon Manga Ranking is more than just another chart update, it is a statement. Detective Conan taking the number one spot over Spy x Family proves that, even in the age of viral trends and worldwide hype, the Japanese community still appreciates long-term dependability, narrative, and reputation.

At the same time, Spy x Family, holding strong at #2, proves that new generation manga is here to stay. It is not about replacing but a combination of old and new, with each one of them growing in its own way.

So the question stands now – Will Spy x Family go back to being #1 next week, or is Detective Conan about to begin another dominating run? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.