Oricon has finally released the weekly ranking for top Light Novel sales in Japan for the final week of August via their website available here. Makoto Shinkai’s “Tenki no Ko” continues its dominance taking in the number 1 and 2 spots of the week’s ranking. The week also sees newcomers in the top 10 list with Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki and Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear both sitting at number 4 and 7 respectively. Full list as below:
1. Tenki no Ko (Novel)
by Makoto Shinkai
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: July 2019
Price: 648 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 26,435
Link (JPN): Tenki no Ko (Novel)
Link (ENG): Weathering With You
2. Tenki no Ko
by (Author) Makoto Shinkai and (Illustration) Chiko
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 799 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 12,748
Link (JPN): Tenki no Ko
3. Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko Vol. 7
by (Author) Roy and (Illstration) Ririnra
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Release date: August 2019
Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 8,119
Link (JPN): Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko Vol. 7
Link (ENG): Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3; Vol. 4
4. Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki Vol. 19
by (Author) Howahowa Shiina and (Illustration) Yamaada
Publisher: Alphapolis
Release date: August 2019
Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 7,875
Link (JPN): Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki Vol. 19
5. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki Vol. 40
by (Author) Yasukiyo Kotobuki and (Illusration) Johndee
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 7,745
Link (JPN): Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki Vol. 40
6. Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo Vol. 5「case. Mystic Eyes collection train (bottom)」
by (Author) Makoto Sanda and (Illustration) Mineji Sakamoto
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 821 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 6,031
Link (JPN): Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo Vol. 5「case. Mystic Eyes collection train (bottom)」
7. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Vol. 13
by (Author) Kumano and (Illustration) 029
Publisher: Shufu To Seikatsu Sha
Release date: August 2019
Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 5,437
Link (JPN): Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Vol. 13
Link (ENG): Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3
8. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Vol. 16 Runaway Goddess, Go Home!
by (Author) Natsume Akatsuki and (Illustration) Kurone Mishima
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 670 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 5,335
Link (JPN): Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Vol. 16 Runaway Goddess, Go Home!
Link (ENG): Vol. 10; Vol. 11; Vol. 12
9. Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records Vol. 15
by (Author) Tarou Hitsuji and (Illustration) Kurone Mishima
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 702 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 5,204
Link (JPN): Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records Vol. 15
10. True High School DxD Vol. 3 School Trip of Sun Shower
by (Author) Ichiei Ishibumi and (Illustration) Zero Miyama
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: August 2019
Price: 724 yen (tax included)
Estimated number of sales: 4,848
Link (JPN): True High School DxD Vol. 3 School Trip of Sun Shower
If you find any faults with the list, please do not hesitate to let us know. Do let us know of you thoughts in the comment section below!
Source: Oricon
Updated (July 29, 2020): Structural update and added links to products.
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