The Promised Neverland Has 42 million Sold Manga Worldwide

The Promised Neverland Has 42 million Sold Manga Worldwide

On Tuesday, the official Twitter account of Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's renowned manga "The Promised Neverland" made an exciting announcement, revealing that the manga has now surpassed an incredible milestone of 42 million copies in circulation worldwide. This achievement coincided with the manga's seventh anniversary, and in celebration, a special commemorative illustration was posted.

The journey of "The Promised Neverland" began in August 2016 when Shirai and Demizu launched the manga in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. After an eventful run, the series concluded in June 2020, leaving a lasting impact on its devoted fanbase. The final volume, the 20th in the series, was published by Shueisha in October 2020, bringing the captivating story to a close.

In North America, Viz Media has been responsible for digitally and physically publishing the manga, making it readily available to English-speaking readers. Additionally, MANGA Plus has also been publishing the manga digitally for a wider audience.

The anime adaptation of "The Promised Neverland" premiered in January 2019, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling and compelling visuals. Aniplex of America handled the anime's streaming on popular platforms like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation, and HIDIVE as it aired. Toonami also joined in the anime's airing, beginning in April 2019.

While fans were eagerly anticipating the second season's release, it faced a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on production. Originally scheduled for October 2020, the second season eventually premiered in January 2021.

As the saga of "The Promised Neverland" continues to captivate audiences around the world, fans can look forward to a manga boxset release in October of this year, containing the complete set of this extraordinary story.