CultureMangaAug 20, 2026 The print version of Japan’s Weekly Shōnen Jump manga magazine hit a peak circulation of 6.5 million in the 1990s, but it has now fallen below 1 million as readers shift to digital platforms.
TOKYO – The average circulation of Weekly Shonen Jump fell below 1 million copies for the first time since official figures began, marking another milestone in the long-term decline of Japan’s print manga magazine market.
