Mirai Manga sales far exceeded Hinotori Publishing's expectations. Five days after its launch, the magazine sold nearly 10 million copies, and its popularity has not ceased. The gap between Weekly Shōnen and Weekly Boutique quickly closed. The
new magazine was a great success, and Takumi convinced Kurosawa and others. Their initial concerns about the magazine's length turned into praise at that moment.
One Piece was a hit, and Mirai Manga was too. Mirai-sensei left two brands at once. Not to mention that in the manga industry, even in the novel industry, it was unheard of. Even Tatsuryū Publishing's editor-in-chief of novels, Matsumoto, called him to congratulate him.
"Takumi, this is all yours!"
That night, Alice drove to the Sakura Garden Community and took a bunch of things out of the car.
"What is this?"
Takumi asked curiously, standing at the door.
"Here are some letters from readers." Alice took out a large bag and set it aside: "Actually, I don't have to give it to you, but I'm afraid you're too disconnected from society and readers. Reading letters occasionally can help pass the time...".
"The others are gifts and congratulatory letters from company employees. You can take a look." Alice pointed to the other side, where there were five or six bags full of various gifts. She raised her lips and said: "There's also a gift from me, but my name isn't written on it. See if you can find it."
Takumi looked at the bags and felt dizzy.
"Don't make me guess, I can't guess." He shook his head and said: "Besides, why would a company employee give me a gift? It's not my birthday."
"Because of Mirai Manga...". Alice smiled and picked up the bag beside her: "Let's pick it up first!"
She and Takumi entered the house with the bag, and Aika came out to serve her a glass of water. Alice thanked her. Then she sat on the sofa and began to explain to Takumi:
"Thanks to Mirai Manga, the company has raised many employees' salaries, so they sent you gifts,"
Alice said with a smile. This new magazine has a great impact on Hinotori Publishing. Hinotori Publishing has always relied on magazines, and most of its business revolves around them.
Before, Weekly Shōnen and Weekly Shōjo Manga were Hinotori Publishing's most influential manga platforms. Other mangaka had to debut on this platform and then become famous. Then they could sell individual volumes.
The appearance of Mirai Manga gave Hinotori Publishing its third manga magazine, which was a milestone for the company. Even if only Mirai-sensei serialized now, no one could predict what would happen in the future. Other mangaka might also have the opportunity to appear in this magazine. Was it impossible for Mirai-sensei to fill the magazine every month?
"Also... One Piece's sales have shortened the distance between you and Aika. Congratulations!"
Alice congratulated Takumi. She was very happy. No matter how confident she was, Alice was a little worried that Takumi would lose and go to England.
"Thank you." Takumi smiled. But he was very rational and felt that he couldn't let his guard down: "It's too early to say. One Piece's sales model is very similar to a single volume's. It won't be suitable for resale in the future. The outcome is still uncertain."
This issue of One Piece is sold as a magazine, but it doesn't differ much from a single volume. It won't be resold in the short term, which means the final victory will be compared with the volume of Detective Conan and The Detective's Son.
"Don't worry, it's not a big problem." However, Alice wasn't nervous. She smiled and said: "One Piece sales are still increasing, and there will be a big difference in sales. In the end, even if Detective Conan's volume isn't as high as The Detective's Son's, you'll still be the winner."
"Will sales increase?" Takumi was a little surprised: "Will One Piece sales exceed 10 million copies?"
This far exceeded his expectations. One Piece's initial plot required long preparation. He was very satisfied to have sold 10 million copies. He didn't expect an unexpected surprise.
"True..."
Alice chuckled softly: "Takumi, I didn't expect you to be wrong. This time, One Piece's popularity is no less than Five Centimeters Per Second's. Its sales are rapidly increasing, and it could at least surpass Weekly Boutique's sales by five million."
"The difference that Kanto Manga Company has worked hard for a month will soon be surpassed by you. When you launch Mirai Manga again next month, the result will be..."
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"The result is that Mirai-sensei will have an advantage of about 10 million copies, exactly the opposite of the previous situation."
Kanto Manga Company, Kazuki, was reporting data to Sun-san.
After One Piece's launch, it recovered the difference at an astonishing speed. It is conservatively estimated that it will open a sales gap of five million. If One Piece, which will be launched next month, repeats this trend, The Detective's Son will be 10 million behind Mirai-sensei.
Ten million, if Kanto doesn't take other measures, The Detective's Son's sales will have to surpass Detective Conan's; otherwise, it will have no chance of winning.
However, "Detective Conan" is a popular and powerful serialized manga, and its single-volume sales have always led Japanese manga sales. Surpassing it by 10 million copies is simply a pipe dream.
Although Kanto is confident in its channel and the quality of "The Detective's Son", the current manga market simply doesn't allow them to open such a large sales gap.
More importantly, Detective Conan's popularity has been increasing recently. If it weren't for Weekly Shōnen's limitations, after its single volume's launch, its sales might not be worse than The Detective's Son's.
"How could this happen...?"
Sun-san rubbed his eyebrows in distress. He lay in his chair and suddenly felt physically and mentally exhausted, and even his anger disappeared.
"One Piece" emerged quietly, without much media coverage, but the deterrent effect it generated was unprecedented. Sun-san hadn't slept well for several days. He watched One Piece's sales figures, updated daily, seeing it smash and snatch Weekly Boutique's position as the best-selling magazine.
"What a shame...! What a shame...!"
Sun-san muttered: "This mangaka was incredible, I didn't know where to start." It shouldn't be like this, Weekly Boutique sales shouldn't be so bad. However, One Piece impacted Weekly Boutique's sales; the contrast between the two was very stark.
"All the mangaka in our company are not as good as Mirai-sensei!"
This thought resonated in Sun-san's mind, who waved his hand and asked Kazuki to withdraw. With no one in the office, Sun-san picked up the phone from the table and called headquarters in Tokyo.
"President...".
"Yes, I give up... Mirai-sensei is a genius, irresistible... 'The Detective Sherlock' anime support isn't as good as I imagined... I think it's a bad decision to compete with Hinotori Publishing in one city... And, should I try harder?"
"...I know, I'll do my best."
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