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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 11
1. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Novel Episode 2: Kouya no Hangyakusha (NEW)
by (Author) Jun Hioki and (Draft・Illustration) Yana Toboso
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,500 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,475
Link (JPN): Ep. 2
Additional Comments
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Novel was last seen with its Episode 1 volume at 13,614 copies sold in its first three days back in March 2022. Episode 2’s performance represents a 45.09% drop over its last.
The title is based on an adventure and card gacha game created by Disney Japan, published by Aniplex for mobile devices of which more information can be accessed about it right here.
2. Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei: Seisankei Majutsu de Na mo Naki Mura wo Saikyou no Jousai Toshi ni Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Mitsuru Inoue and (Illustration) Kururi
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,121
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Analysis
Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei Volume 5 has noted a direct 23.16% improvement against Volume 2, both in their first three days. The latest volume has also registered a stronger outcome when compared against Volume 3’s 5,842 copies sold in its first four days.
Additional Comments
“Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei” was adapted into a Manga series by artist Maro Aoiro, which is currently being serialized in Comic Gardo. The first chapter of the Manga is available in Japanese, and you can read them online for free.
3. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Vol. 7 (↓30.00%)
by (Author) Agitogi Akumi and (Illustration) Tsukioka Tsukiho
Volume Information
Release Date: July 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,994
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2019
Label: Fujimi L Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 7,000,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Volume 7 has sold 171,229 copies in its first 45 days.
4. Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Touko Amekawa and (Illustration) Hachipisuwan
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,456
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Oct. 25, 2020
Publication Date (Web Novel): Feb. 7, 2020
Label: Overlap Novels f
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 850,000 + digital (Source)
Additional Comments
Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru was last seen with its 4th volume at 3,979 copies sold in its first four days between November 22 and November 28, 2021. Volume 5 marks an 11.99% increase in sales against its last, which is a very welcoming result considering its shorter days of sales.
The series was adapted into Manga by artist Hinoki Kino which first began its serialization on December 4, 2020 via Comic Gardo. More about the work, plus some of its chapters can be learned and read in Japanese via its official web page here.
Additionally, Studio Kai and HORNETS will be adapting the work into a TV Anime series which is set to broadcast some time in 2024.
5. Hoshi no Kirby: Oide yo, Waiwai Magolor Land! (↓43.25%)
by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto
Volume Information
Release Date: August 5, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,444
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Hoshi no Kirby: Oide yo, Waiwai Magolor Land! has sold 32,415 copies in its first 23 days.
6. Gimai Seikatsu Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Ghost Mikawa and (Illustration) Hiten
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,341
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Analysis
Among its volumes with three days of sales, this is Gimai Seikatsu‘s weakest performance thus far having dropped by 37.11% and 16.68% against Volume 4 and Volume 7. Volume 9’s performance is also perhaps the worst or second worst since Volume 1 amid its low average per day (the longer it goes the lower it tends to be). For instance, the average per day for Volume 9 is at 1,447 copies sold compared to Volume 6’s 1,891 copies (of which it is at four days here). Against Volume 1’s 1,047 copies per day (in seven days), the average per day for Volume 9 is only slightly higher which may see the newest volume dropping below the 1,000 mark per day if it had gone four more days longer. Nevertheless, there is still a chance for the volume to see sales picking up in the next seven days which can stabilize the result against its past volumes.
Additional Comments
“Gimai Seikatsu” was adapted into a manga series by artist Yumika Kanade, and it started its serialization journey on July 16, 2021. The manga is available through Shounen Ace Plus. For more information about the work, you can visit Comic Walker. Additionally, you can read the first chapter for free in Japanese here. The work will also be adapted into a TV Anime series by Studio Deen and is slated to begin its broadcast some time in 2024.
7. Kyuutei Madoushi, Tsuihou sareta: Munou da to Oidasareta Saikou no Madoushi wa, Buka wo Hikitsurete Boukensha Clan wo Hajimeru you desu Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Shinkosei and (Illustration) Roko
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,604
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2023
Label: Overlap Novels
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
8. Hikikomori Reijou wa Hanashi no Wakaru Seijuu-ban Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Touko Yamada and (Illustration) Soto Ooniwa
Volume Information
Release Date: August 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 718 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,341
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Analysis
There are no direct comparisons for Hikikomori Reijou wa Hanashi no Wakaru Seijuu-ban Volume 8 in its first week, however, considering its full week of sales here, this is the series’ weakest performance so far since Volume 6. Note that Volume 6 and Volume 7 sold 4,081 copies and 4,756 copies in their first three days and six days in May and December 2022.
9. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki Zero: Sword and Sorcery World Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Yasukiyo Kotobuki and (Illustration) Johndee
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,990
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2023
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 2,200,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
A spin-off title of Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki focusing on the protagonist Zeros’ pre-reincarnation episode.
10. Henkyouhaku-ke Jinan wa Tensei Cheat Life wo Tanoshimitai (NEW)
by Bell P
Volume Information
Release Date: August 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,788
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 23, 2023
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
11. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Ordinary Case: Nagisa Natsunagi wa Mada, Joshikousei de Itai Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Syusui Tsukimi, (Illustration) Hanekoto, (Original and Supervision) Nigojuu and (Character Draft) Umibouzu
Volume Information
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,760
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Additional Comments
A spinoff title of Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. that focuses on the daily life of Nagisa Natsunagi.
Addendum (BOOKS)
Official Bandai ONE PIECE CARD GAME 1st ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE GUIDE (NEW)
by (Planning and Editing) V Jump Editorial Department
Category: Book
Book Rank: 1
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: August 25, 2023
Price: 1,700 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,440
Link (JPN): CDJapan
The Complete History of City Hunter Anime (Pia Mook) (NEW)
by Pia
Category: Book
Book Rank: 8
Publisher: Pia
Release date: August 21, 2023
Price: 1,500 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,309
Link (JPN): CDJapan
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Featured Image:
Gimai Seikatsu
Previous Chart: Aug. 14 – Aug. 20
Follow-up Chart: Aug. 28 – Sep. 3
Source: Oricon
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