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It is thanks to the amazing folks over at Oricon that we get to see these charts on a weekly basis, so be sure to head over to their site here and show them lots of love! In addition, all the data you find below is accessible via Oricon right here (Light Novel), here (Book), here (Bunko) and here (Bungei-sho). To access the sales data, be sure to click on the “Analytics” accordion and then click “Chart”.
Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 10
1. Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai (NEW)
by (Author) Hajime Kamoshida and (Illustration) Keiji Mizoguchi
Volume Information
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,493
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Analysis
When compared to other volumes with three days of sales, Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai has sold 38.35% more than Yumemiru Shoujo, however, copies sold are down by 27.68% and 10.08% against Mayoeru Singer and My Student. Despite the newest volume being down against two of the volumes mentioned above, its result is still stronger than the two-day sales performance of Petite Devil, Logical Witch, Siscon Idol and Hatsukoi Shoujo. Overall, the performance does indicate a slight downtrend from the Nightingale volume which is the series’ best performance so far at 31,992 copies in four days.
Additional Comments
The series was adapted into a 13-episode TV Anime series by studio CloverWorks that aired from October 2018 to December 27, 2018. In June 2019, it received a sequel and film adaptation by the same studio. Then, on June 23, 2023, CloverWorks adapted the 8th volume of the Light Novel into a film with another sequel that adapts the 9th volume planned for release on an unannounced date by the same studio.
2. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 9.5 (↓63.52%)
by (Author) Shougo Kinugasa and (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose
Volume Information
Release Date: June 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,005
Link (JPN): Vol. 9.5
Additional Comments
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Volume 9.5 has sold 66,903 copies in its first 17 days.
3. Demons’ Crest Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Reki Kawahara and (Illustration) Yukiko Horiguchi
Volume Information
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,683
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Additional Comments
Demons’ Crest made its debut with Volume 1 at 11,819 copies sold in four days back in November 2022. It is unlikely that Volume 2’s 4,683 copies sold in three days can go on to sell more than Volume 1’s performance had it another day of sales here.
The volume is titled “Ikai∽Kengen” or “Spirit World∽Menifestation”.
4. Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru Vol. 12 (NEW)
by (Author) Bokuto Uno and (Illustration) Ruria Miyuki
Volume Information
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,920
Link (JPN): Vol. 12
Analysis
This is Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru‘s weakest outcome so far among its latest volumes with three days of sales. Volume 12’s performance has plunged when compared to Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 8, Volume 10 and Volume 11 by 46.59%, 53.05%, 34.97%, 28.10% and 15.06% respectively. This is despite the Anime adaptation being broadcast the week Volume 12 went on sale. Perhaps the weak turnout here is due to the first episode of the Anime having a short span of time to stimulate sales of its 12th volume since it was released on July 8. Therefore, the increase in sales may occur for Volume 13 if all goes well.
Additional Comments
The Light Novel series is being adapted into a TV Anime series by J.C.Staff of which the first episode was aired on July 8, 2023.. Additionally, the series has also been adapted into a Manga by artist Sakae Esuno, with the first chapter being serialized in Shounen Ace from May 25, 2019. Readers can learn more about the series by visiting its official webpage and can read the first Manga chapter in Japanese here.
5. Tenshi-tachi no Kagai Katsudou Vol. 10 (↓44.29%)
by Sunako Kayata
Volume Information
Release Date: June 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,000 yen
Publisher: Chuokoron-Shinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,435
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jul. 29, 2011
Label: C★NOVELS Ka 1-80
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
Tenshi-tachi no Kagai Katsudou Volume 10 has sold 25,920 copies in its first 19 days.
6. Shousetsu Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Vol. 2 (↓68.28%)
by (Author) Yuuya Takashima and (Original) Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Volume Information
Release Date: June 26, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,361
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Additional Comments
Including its pre-release sales, Shousetsu Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Volume 2 has achieved 17,870 copies sold.
7. Yubiwa no Eranda Konyakusha Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Yue Matsuyuki and (Illustrator) Yasuyuki Torikai
Volume Information
Release Date: July 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,150
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Sep. 30, 2016
Label: Iris Neo
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
Volume 10 is titled “Umi no Teikoku to Haran no Hakurankai” or “The Ocean Kingdom and the Troubled Exhibition”.
Yubiwa no Eranda Konyakusha last made its debut at 3,437 copies sold for Volume 9 in its first week. The outcome of Volume 10 is slightly stronger than Volume 9.
The series received a Manga adaptation by artist Jun Hayase in November 2018, serialised in Flos Comic. More about the work can be learned here via its official web page. You can also check out the 1st chapter in Japanese right here.
8. Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen: Yozakura-ke Kansatsu Nikki (NEW)
by (Original) Hitsuji Gondaira and (Author) Denkieidou
Volume Information
Release Date: July 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,945
Link (JPN): CDJapan
9. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 34 (↓57.82%)
by (Author) Tappei Nagatsuki and (Illustration) Shinichirou Otsuka
Volume Information
Release Date: June 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,727
Link (JPN): Vol. 34
Additional Comments
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Volume 34 has achieved 18,180 copies sold in its first 17 days.
10. Anata no Oshiro no Kodomo-san: Gohan Kudasai, Hatarakimasu Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuhito Minagi and (Illustration) п NekoＲ
Volume Information
Release Date: July 6, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,656
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 7, 2022
Label: SQEX Novel
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
This is Anata no Oshiro no Kodomo-san‘s first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog tracks.
Addendum (BOOKS)
Kimetsu no Yaiba Official Characters Book Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Koyoharu Gotouge
Category: Book
Publisher: Home-sha
Release date: July 4, 2023
Price: 500 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,869
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Bocchi the Rock! Official Guide Book (NEW)
by (Original) Aki Hamaji and (Editing) Manga Time Kirara
Category: Book
Publisher: Houbunsha
Release date: July 3, 2023
Price: 3,000 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,927
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Spy x Family Operation “Chakusai” – Family – (NEW)
by Tatsuya Endo
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: July 4, 2023
Price: 900 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,943
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Jujutsu Kaisen Colouring Book “Aka” (NEW)
by Gege Akutami
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: July 4, 2023
Price: 900 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,632
Link (JPN): CDJapan
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Featured Image:
Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru
Previous Chart: Jun. 26 – Jul. 2
Follow-up Chart: Jul. 10 – Jul. 16
Source: Oricon
Visualisations:
Jul. 3 – Jul. 9, 2023
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