Richest Manga Artists In The World

Who is the richest manga artist in the world?

Introduction

A manga artist is someone who writes and draws manga, which is a type of Japanese comic book.

Although the term “manga” can refer to any kind of comic book, it is typically used to describe comics that have a very specific art style and storytelling structure.

A mangaka usually works in teams, with one artist responsible for the writing and another responsible for the art. Manga artists typically start out by self-publishing their work in small magazines or online, before eventually being picked up by a major publisher.

A manga artist can make money in a number of ways. One is by selling their work directly to readers, either through print or digital formats.

Another is by selling the rights to their work to publishers, who will then produce and distribute the manga. They can also earn royalties from the sales of their work, or from licensing fees for products based on their manga (such as anime adaptations or video games).

List Of Top 18 Richest Manga Artists In The World:

#1 Eiichiro Oda – $250 million

Oda is best known for his manga series One Piece. The series has been immensely popular, selling over 500 million copies worldwide, and making Oda one of the richest manga artists in history.

In addition to his considerable commercial success, Oda has also won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award.

Eiichiro Oda has an estimated net worth of $250 million.

#2 Rumiko Takahashi – $75 million

Rumiko Takahashi is a Japanese manga artist who won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice. In 2020. she was the recipient of Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon. Her mangas have over 200 million copies in circulation.

Some of Rumiko’s main works are:

• Mao
• Rumic World
• Mermaid Saga

Rumiko Takahashi has a net worth of $75 million.

#3 Gosho Aoyama – $60 million

Gosho Aoyama is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular detective series – “Detective Conan.”

The manga series follows the adventures of Shinichi Kudo, a high school detective who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. It became an instant hit, and to date, has sold over 250 million copies worldwide.

“Detective Conan” has been running since 1994 and has been adapted into an anime series and several live-action movies.

Gosho Aoyama has an estimated net worth of $60 million.

#4 Akira Toriyama – $50 million

Toriyama is best known for creating the Dragon Ball franchise. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995, with the 519 individual chapters collected into 42 tankōbon volumes by its publisher Shueisha.

The story follows the adventures of Goku as he searches for the Dragon Balls, a set of magical orbs that can grant any wish.

Akira also created the manga series – Dr. Slump. First published in 1980, the series follows the adventures of the titular character, a brilliant but eccentric scientist, and his assistant, a little girl robot named Arale. 

Akira Toriyama has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

#5 Tite Kubo – $40 million

Kubo is a Japanese manga artist and character designer who is best known for the manga series Bleach. The series was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2001 to August 2016, with its chapters collected into 74 tankōbon volumes.

The story follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability to see ghosts, who obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper. He uses these powers to protect humans from evil spirits and guide departed souls to the afterlife.

Tite Kubo has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

#6 Yoshihiro Togashi – $25 million

Togashi is best known for his work on the series Hunter x Hunter.

Hunter x Hunter has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since March 1998. The manga has over 79 million copies in circulation.

The story follows the adventures of Gon Freecss, a young boy who sets out to become a hunter like his father. Hunters are individuals who dedicate their lives to tracking down rare and dangerous creatures, as well as exploring uncharted lands.

He’s also known for his work — “YuYu Hakusho,” which tells the story of Yusuke Urameshi.

Yoshihiro Togashi has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

#7 Masashi Kishimoto – $25 million

Kishimoto is a Japanese manga artist best known for the manga Naruto, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from 1999 to 2014.

The manga tells the story of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, as he strives to become the Hokage, the leader of his village.

Naruto has sold over 250 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into an anime series that is equally popular.

Masashi Kishimoto has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

#8 Hajime Isayama – $20 million

Hajime Isayama is a mangaka who is best known for his hit series Attack on Titan. Isayama was born in Japan in 1986.

He began drawing manga at a young age, and Attack on Titan was his debut work, as a one-shot.

Attack on Titan was serialized from September 2009 to April 2021.

It is set in a world where humanity lives within cities surrounded by enormous walls – a defense against the Titans. The story follows the adventures of Eren Yeager, his foster sister Mikasa Ackerman, and their friend Armin Arlert.

Since its release, Attack on Titan has become one of the best-selling manga series, with over 100 million copies in print worldwide.

Hajime Isayama has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

#9 Koyoharu Gotouge – $20 million

Gotouge is a Japanese manga artist best known for writing and illustrating the manga series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.”

The manga has been collected into 23 tankobon volumes, and it sold over 150 million copies.

The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family (except his sister) is slaughtered by demons.

Koyoharu Gotouge has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

#10 Keisuke Itagaki – $15 million

Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist and game designer. He is best known for creating the popular manga and anime series Baki the Grappler.

The story follows teenager Baki Hanma as he trains and challenges various martial artists in order to become the strongest grappler in the world. Along the way, he must face off against some of the most dangerous opponents imaginable, including his own father. 

First published in 1991, Baki the Grappler sold over 85 million copies.

Keisuke Itagaki has an estimated net worth of $15 million.

#11 Gege Akutami – $15 million

Akutami is best known for his debut series, Jujutsu Kaisen. The manga series sold more than 65 million copies.

The story follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who discovers that he has the ability to consume and control curses. With its complex characters and fast-paced plot, Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most compelling manga series currently being published.

Akutami said he was influenced by manga artists such as Masashi Kishimoto and Tite Kibo.

Gege Akutami has an estimated net worth of $15 million.

#12 Takehiko Inoue – $12 million

Takehiko Inoue is a Japanese manga artist who published the basketball series — “Slam Dunk.”

At the time of writing, “Slam Dunk” has over 170 million copies in circulation and 31 tankōbon volumes.

Takehiko Inoue has a net worth of $12 million.

#13 Naoko Takeuchi – $10 million

Naoko is best known for creating the immensely popular Sailor Moon franchise.

The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Usagi Tsukino as she transforms into the titular Sailor Soldier and fights against evil.

The manga series was first published in 1991 and has since become one of the most popular manga series of all time, selling over 35 million copies worldwide.

The magical girl series became an overnight sensation, and it has been adapted into several anime television series, films, and stage musicals.

Naoko Takeuchi has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

#14 Hirohiko Araki – $10 million

Araki is best known for the long-running Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, which has sold over 120 million copies and has been adapted into an anime and live-action film.

The series tells the story of the Joestar family, a family of powerful warriors with supernatural abilities. It is divided into nine different parts, each focusing on a different member of the Joestar family.

Hirohiko Araki has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

#15 George Morikawa – $9 million

George Morikawa is a Japanese manga author who rocketed to fame for his manga series — “Hajime no Ippo.” It has sold over 100 million copies. Also, “Hajime no Ippo” has 137 tankōbon volumes, and it is about an extremely shy high school student, Ippo Makunouchi.

George Morikawa has a net worth of $9 million.

#16 Yōichi Takahashi – $8 million

Yiichi Takahashi is a Japanese manga artist who gained fame in the manga industry with the release of the series — “Captain Tsubasa.”

“Captain Tsubasa” has more than 90 million copies in circulation around the world, and follows an 11-year-old elementary school student who dreams World Cup. The manga series was adapted into several video games.

Yōichi Takahashi has a net worth of $5 million. 

#17 Hiromu Arakawa – $5 million

Hiromu Arakawa is a Japanese manga artist renowned for Fullmetal Alchemist, a manga series that has twenty-seven tankōbon volumes.  It was adapted into two films and two television series, and several light novels.

Arakawa also released The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Silver Spoon, Sōten no Kōmori, Shanghai Yōmakikai, and Stray Dog.

Hiromu Arakawa had a net worth of $5 million.

#18 Ken Wakui – $2 million

Ken Wakui is a Japanese manga creator who debuted with the series — “Shinjuku Swan.”

“Shinjuku Swan” has eight tankōbon volumes, and it was adapted into a comedy film.

Ken Wakui has a net worth of $2 million.

Here’s a quick recap of the 18 richest mangaka in the world:

1. Eiichiro Oda Net Worth – $250 million
2. Rumiko Takahashi Net Worth – $75 million
3. Gosho Aoyama Net Worth – $60 million
4. Akira Toriyama Net Worth – $50 million
5. Tite Kubo Net Worth – $40 million
6. Yoshihiro Togashi Net Worth – $25 million
7. Masashi Kishimoto Net Worth – $25 million
8. Hajime Isayama Net Worth – $20 million
9. Koyoharu Gotouge Net Worth – $20 million
10. Keisuke Itagaki Net Worth – $15 million
11. Gege Akutami Net Worth – $15 million
12. Takehiko Inoue Net Worth – $12 million
13. Naoko Takeuchi Net Worth – $10 million
14. Hirohiko Araki Net Worth – $10 million
15. George Morikawa Net Worth – $9 million
16. Yōichi Takahashi Net Worth – $8 million
17. Hiromu Arakawa Net Worth – $5 million
18. Ken Wakui Net Worth – $2 million

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