The official Twitter account of Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu’s The Promised Neverland manga made a momentous announcement on Tuesday, revealing that the manga has now reached a staggering 42 million copies in circulation worldwide.
This remarkable milestone coincides with the manga’s joyous celebration of its seventh anniversary, which was marked by the release of a special commemorative illustration.
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The manga’s journey began back in August 2016, when Shirai and Demizu launched it in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The series concluded in June 2020, and in October of the same year, Shueisha published the 20th and final volume.
「約束のネバーランド」
— 『約束のネバーランド』公式 (@yakuneba_staff) August 1, 2023
本日で連載開始より
7周年を迎えました！
世界累計4200万部超
改めて世界中の皆さまと出会えた
この７年に心より感謝です。
漫画、アニメ、実写映画はもちろん
制作進行中の海外ドラマ版も
ぜひ楽しみにお待ちください🦉✨#約ネバ #約束のネバーランド#祝7周年 pic.twitter.com/RtCQRznQQV
Beyond its native Japan, The Promised Neverland has garnered a dedicated following in North America, thanks to Viz Media’s diligent effort in publishing the manga both digitally and in print. English-speaking audiences can also enjoy the manga digitally via MANGA Plus.
The immense popularity of the manga naturally led to an anime adaptation, which premiered in January 2019. Aniplex of America ensured that fans in the US could watch it through platforms like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation, and HIDIVE as it aired. Additionally, Toonami began airing the anime in April 2019. Despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the second season of the anime eventually premiered in January 2021, following a delay from its initial October 2020 schedule.
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Furthermore, The Promised Neverland’s captivating storyline inspired a live-action film adaptation that premiered in December 2020, further expanding the series’ influence across different mediums.
Source | The Promised Neverland manga’s Twitter account
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