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Manga Mysteriously Triples Sales After Volume 4 Release

Manga Mysteriously Triples Sales After Volume 4 Release

The manga Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru currently has four volumes released in Japan, and it recently experienced a surprising sales boom, leaving the editors speechless. After the release of Volume 4, the series’ sales TRIPLED compared to previous volumes!

The Story of Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru

Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru tells the story of Leaf, who was living a peaceful life in his village when everything changes after his wife betrays him, stealing his home, his job and everything he loved most.

Manga Mysteriously Triples Sales After Volume 4 Release

Walking around without knowing what to do, he meets a woman who changes his life forever, walking towards becoming the greatest Healer the world has ever seen!

Manga Mysteriously Triples Sales After Volume 4 Release

Despite the lack of an anime adaptation or any other major boost, the release of Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru’s Volume 4 caused a significant sales increase.

A representative from Magazine Pocket, which publishes the manga, called the situation “unprecedented,” noting that sales of later volumes usually follow the trend set by the first. However, Volume 4 broke this pattern with remarkable sales growth.

But what triggered this sudden sales surge? While the editors don’t have a clear explanation, fans have their theories. Many believe that the eye-catching covers and character visuals played a major role in this growth.

Capa do volume 1 de Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru

Cover of Volume 2

Capa do volume 2 de Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru

Cover of Volume 3

Capa do volume 3 de Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru

Cover of Volume 4

E por fim a capa do volume 4 do mangá de Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru

I think i know why this manga triggered this sudden sales. Now that Henkyou no Yakushi, Miyako de S Rank Boukensha to naru has over 500,000 copies in circulation, let’s see how fans reacted:

  • “After all, erotica is what sustains culture!”
  • “The gacha factor of the art is huge, right?”
  • “Professor Kakao has always worked in this kind of manga… His true talent has now been unleashed.”
  • “In the end, what matters is the illustration. Don’t worry too much about the content.”
  • “The power of ‘art’ is really impressive. Professor Kakao has the ability to boost sales with just the cover, and now that he’s drawing the manga as well, it’s no surprise it’s selling well.”
  • “It’s hilarious that the only reason is the cover.”
  • “If you want to win over the audience, appealing to the desires of Narou users is the best strategy.”

Ecchi sells right?

via Voce Sabia Anime