Both “Sakamoto Days” and “Black Clover” are published by Shueisha and initially appeared in the same weekly magazine, “Weekly Shonen Jump”. However, “Black Clover” moved to “Jump GIGA”, a seasonal magazine from Shueisha. Despite this change, “Black Clover” still enjoys immense popularity among its fans who eagerly anticipate the completion of its story and the potential return of its anime. On the other hand, “Sakamoto Days” continues to be a mainstay in “Weekly Shonen Jump”, much like “Black Clover”. Currently, both mangas are in their final arcs.
In comparison, although both “Black Clover” and another series are beloved, “Black Clover” might be seen as more prominent due to its significant impact on the anime world and being a notable part of the new generation of Shonen Jump titles. However, it was withdrawn from Weekly Shonen Jump, allegedly because creator Yuki Tabata sought a more adaptable schedule, which is understandable given the toll such productivity can take on mangakas’ health. Although this was a significant reason, looking back, Shonen Jump might have let it go due to its sales performance as well. Despite being popular, “Black Clover” didn’t bring in the same level of revenue as “Sakamoto Days” is currently achieving relative to its sales. The latest achievement by “Sakamoto Days” implies that it is surpassing “Black Clover” in terms of performance.
Relatively, Sakamoto Days Has More Copies in Circulation Than Black Clover
*The manga “Sakamoto Days” has declared that its 23rd volume will hit the shelves on August 4th, accompanied by the exciting news that it has sold over 15 million copies. This remarkable milestone is noteworthy for both the series and Weekly Shonen Jump. When you consider this against another of Shonen Jump’s popular titles, “Black Clover”, it gains even more significance. Prior to its departure from the weekly magazine, “Black Clover” had amassed 19 million copies in circulation across 35 volumes.*
Compared to Sakamoto Days, Black Clover had significantly fewer copies circulating during its time in the magazine. Specifically, while Sakamoto Days boasts around 220 chapters, Black Clover has approximately 12 more volumes and nearly 140 more chapters. The milestone of 15 million copies for Black Clover was reached in May 2021, following the release of its 28th volume – a significant achievement considering it’s five volumes beyond where Sakamoto Days currently stands. During their tenure in Shonen Jump, a prestigious platform, Sakamoto Days would typically outsell Black Clover by an average of nearly 110,000 copies per volume released. I, as an observer, find these sales figures quite intriguing.
When it comes to anime, “Black Clover” has broadcasted 170 episodes compared to “Sakamoto Days” which currently stands at just 16 episodes. Despite having a longer run, “Black Clover” didn’t seem to boost sales as much as “Sakamoto Days.” As a result, considering their sales performance and growth rate, it appears that “Sakamoto Days” might have been more valuable to Shonen Jump during its serialization. However, this doesn’t take away from the achievements of either series.
In their respective fields, both have achieved remarkable independent success. After departing from the weekly magazine, “Black Clover” has published only one new installment, thereby restricting its chances to hit major milestones recently. Moreover, the anime adaptation of “Black Clover” has enjoyed tremendous success over time and continues to build excitement as Studio Pierrot prepares to revisit its most powerful arc, presumably culminating in the series finale. However, it’s crucial not to undervalue or dismiss the performance of their home publications.
Despite the manga nearing its final story arc and the upcoming return of the popular anime, Black Clover seems poised for a powerful comeback. In this final stretch, it might surpass numbers that Sakamoto Days may never achieve. However, at present, Sakamoto Days has a comparatively stronger presence in Shonen Jump than Black Clover did, which is a remarkable feat. This suggests that shorter, more focused narratives can effectively maintain reader interest over the long term.
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