Verdict: The best manga box set for most people is the Demon Slayer Complete Box Set: all 23 volumes for $139.15 on Amazon, about $6.05 a book. The cheapest per volume is Naruto Box Set 1 at $5.93, and the big new release is the Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set, which ships October 27.
Updated September 26, 2026 · Prices are Amazon US, checked September 26, 2026 · Box contents from each publisher’s listing
Who this is for: anime fans who want to read the whole story, and anyone shopping for one this holiday season. A box set usually works out cheaper per book than buying volumes one at a time, and it comes with extras you can’t get separately.
What are the best manga box sets in 2026?
Price per book = Amazon US price divided by the books in each box, checked September 26, 2026.
Here are all 10, with the price per book (Amazon price divided by the number of books in the box):
| Box set (books) | Price | Per book |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Slayer (23) | $139.15 | $6.05 |
| Naruto Box Set 1 (27) | $159.99 | $5.93 |
| Chainsaw Man (11) | $78.36 | $7.12 |
| Jujutsu Kaisen (31) | $370.00 | $11.94 |
| Fullmetal Alchemist (27 + novel) | $186.99 | $6.93 |
| One Piece Set 1 (23) | $190.99 | $8.30 |
| Delicious in Dungeon (14) | $160.18 | $11.44 |
| Dragon Ball (16) | $111.99 | $7.00 |
| Death Note (13) | $97.74 | $7.52 |
| A Silent Voice (7) | $42.47 | $6.07 |
For comparison, a single new volume usually costs $9.59 to $12.99 on Amazon, so every set here except Jujutsu Kaisen and Delicious in Dungeon saves you real money.
1. Demon Slayer Complete Box Set: $139, 23 volumes ($6.05 each)
Demon Slayer Complete Box Set (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best overall. This is the entire Demon Slayer story, volumes 1–23, plus an exclusive booklet and a double-sided poster. At $139.15 it’s 43% below the $244.99 list price.
It’s the easiest recommendation for anime fans because the anime is still catching up. The final volumes cover the Infinity Castle arc, which the anime is adapting as a movie trilogy, and the ending after it, so this box lets you finish the story now instead of waiting years. If you’ve seen Infinity Castle, our Infinity Castle review explains where the movie stops.
2. Naruto Box Set 1: $160, 27 volumes ($5.93 each)
Naruto Box Set 1 (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best value per book. Volumes 1–27 are all of original Naruto, before the time skip that starts Shippuden. That’s 27 books for $159.99, the lowest price per volume on this list and 45% below list.
It’s also the smartest way to test whether you’ll stick with Naruto. Box Sets 2 and 3 finish the series, and on Amazon today they’re $131.24 and $137.09, so you only buy those if you’re hooked.
3. Chainsaw Man Box Set: $78, 11 volumes ($7.12 each)
Chainsaw Man Box Set (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best modern pick. Volumes 1–11 are all of Chainsaw Man’s first part, the Public Safety story the anime is adapting. The box adds an exclusive double-sided, full-color poster.
At $78.36 it’s the cheapest way to own a complete arc of a current hit, and it’s a clean stopping point: Part 2 starts over with a new lead. Read our Chainsaw Man anime and manga guide for where the anime fits.
4. Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set: $370, 31 volumes, out October 27
Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set (VIZ Media), out October 27, 2026. Product image via Amazon.
Best new release. VIZ’s complete Jujutsu Kaisen box has all 30 volumes plus volume 0, the prequel behind the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, and a double-sided poster. It releases October 27, 2026, and preorders are $370.00 on Amazon.
At $11.94 a book, it’s the priciest set per volume here, because it’s brand new and not yet discounted. If you’re buying it as a holiday gift, preorder now: Amazon’s pre-order price guarantee gives you the lowest price between your order and release day.
5. Fullmetal Alchemist Complete Box Set: $187, 27 volumes + a novel
Fullmetal Alchemist Complete Box Set (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best complete story. All 27 volumes, plus the novel Fullmetal Alchemist: The Ties That Bind and a full-color, two-sided poster. That’s $6.93 a book at $186.99.
If you loved Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the manga is the same story with more room to breathe, and it has one of the best endings in the medium. Amazon had only 18 left in stock when we checked, so don’t wait if you want it for the holidays.
6. One Piece Box Set 1: $191, 23 volumes ($8.30 each)
One Piece Box Set 1 (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best for new One Piece readers. Volumes 1–23 cover the first two story arcs, East Blue and Baroque Works, with exclusive premiums in the box.
With 100-plus volumes in the series, a box is the only sane way to start. This one ends at a natural break, after the Alabasta finale. Watching the anime instead? Our One Piece Elbaf arc guide covers where the story is now.
7. Delicious in Dungeon Complete Box Set: $160, 14 volumes
Delicious in Dungeon Complete Box Set (Yen Press). Product image via Amazon.
Best gift box. Yen Press designed this box to look like the mimic treasure chest from the series. Inside are all 14 volumes and an exclusive poster of every monster illustration from the back covers.
It’s $11.44 a book, so it’s not a value pick. It’s the one to buy for someone who loved the anime on Netflix, because the box itself is part of the gift, and the series is complete.
8. Dragon Ball Complete Box Set: $112, 16 volumes ($7.00 each)
Dragon Ball Complete Box Set (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best classic. All 16 volumes of the original Dragon Ball, the kid Goku adventures that come before Dragon Ball Z. The box adds a double-sided poster and a collector’s booklet with trivia and an interview with Akira Toriyama.
If you already know DBZ, this is the part of the story most fans have never read, and it’s funnier than you’d expect. The follow-up Dragon Ball Z Complete Box Set (26 volumes) is $184.51.
9. Death Note Complete Box Set: $98, 13 books ($7.52 each)
Death Note Complete Box Set (VIZ Media). Product image via Amazon.
Best short binge. All 12 volumes, plus Death Note 13: How to Read, the official guidebook, and a “How to Use It” fold-out. At $97.74 it’s the cheapest complete set here after A Silent Voice.
Twelve volumes is a weekend read, and the story holds up. If you’d rather have one huge book, the Death Note All-in-One Edition is $44.41, but you lose the guidebook and the box.
10. A Silent Voice Complete Series Box Set: $42, 7 volumes
A Silent Voice Complete Series Box Set (Kodansha). Product image via Amazon.
Best under $50. All seven volumes of Kodansha’s A Silent Voice, plus a double-sided 10-by-15-inch poster and a replica of Shoko’s communication notebook. At $42.47 it’s 45% below list.
It’s the story behind the 2016 Kyoto Animation film, and seven volumes is the right length for a gift you can read in a couple of evenings.
What to skip
- Unofficial “collection sets” from third-party sellers. Some Amazon listings bundle loose volumes without the official box or extras and show inflated list prices, like a One Piece “Set 1 Collection” listed at $1,299.99. Buy the publisher’s box set.
- Out-of-stock sets from marketplace sellers. The Tokyo Ghoul Complete Box Set had no Amazon price when we checked. Wait for a restock instead of paying a reseller markup.
- Box sets for a series you haven’t tried. Read volume 1 first, or start with a cheaper first-arc set like Naruto Box Set 1.
Reading Naruto? Once you reach the Fourth Great Ninja War in Box Set 3, see our ranking of the 5 strongest Naruto characters, from Obito to Kaguya.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are manga box sets cheaper than buying volumes individually?
Usually, yes. Most sets on this list work out to $5.93–$8.30 a book on Amazon, while single volumes usually cost $9.59–$12.99. Brand-new sets like Jujutsu Kaisen are the exception until they get discounted.
What is the best manga box set for beginners?
Demon Slayer. It’s a complete story in 23 volumes, it’s easy to follow if you’ve seen the anime, and it’s $6.05 a book.
Is there a Jujutsu Kaisen complete box set?
Yes. VIZ’s Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set includes volumes 1–30 plus volume 0 and a poster. It releases October 27, 2026, and preorders are $370 on Amazon.
Next step: pick the series your reader already loves from the anime, and check the price before you buy, since box sets go on sale often around Black Friday. For more ideas, see our guide to the best manga to read after watching the anime, the best anime merch on Amazon, and our Fall 2026 anime watch guide.
Sources: prices, stock and box contents from each Amazon US listing, checked September 26, 2026 (delivery to New York). Publishers: VIZ Media, Yen Press and Kodansha. Prices change often; the price at checkout is what counts.
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