Japan Top 11 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: June 12 – June 18, 2023

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information.

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 11


1. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Orario Stories (NEW)
by (Author) Fujino Omori, (Illustration) Nilitsu and Suzuhito Yasuda

Volume Information

Release Date: June 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,322
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 14, 2023
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume includes the stories: Eiyuu to Shoufu, Itanji kara no Tegami and a newly written story centering around Bell and Ryuu venturing once again to the 37th floor.


2. Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku Vol. 28 (↓64.28%)
by (Author) Hiro Ainana and (Illustration) shri

Volume Information

Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,350 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,909
Link (JPN): Vol. 28

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Mar. 17, 2014
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 5,500,000 for both physical and digital as of March 2023 (Source)

Additional Comments

Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku Volume 28 has sold 18,651 copies in its first 10 days.


3. Koukyuu Kisaki no Kanrinin Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Aki Shikimi and (Illustration) Izumi

Volume Information

Release Date: June 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,458
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 15, 2019
Label: Fujimi L Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 500,000 (Source)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons to Koukyuu Kisaki no Kanrinin Volume 8‘s performance. However, the latest outcome falls slightly below that of Volume 5, which sold 5,617 copies in five days. In addition, the series saw sales of 5,921 copies and 5,686 copies for Volume 6 and Volume 7, respectively, within their first six days.

Additional Comments

The title has a Manga adaptation by artist, Shiwori Hiromoto, published in Flos Comic.


4. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓11.23%)
by (Author) Shima Mizuki, (Original) Gosho Aoyama and (Script) Takeharu Sakurai

Volume Information

Release Date: April 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 800 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,586
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 14, 2023
Label: Shogakukan Junior Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Film)
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 250,000,000 worldwide for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine has sold 82,001 copies in its first 66 days.


5. 31-banme no Okisaki-sama Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Tomoe Momo and (Illustration) Nanao Yamashita

Volume Information

Release Date: June 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,333
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 15, 2018
Label: B’s Log Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 including Manga and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

31-banme no Okisaki-sama was last seen with Volume 8 at 2,632 copies sold between April 11 and April 17, 2022, in the first three days. The series failed to chart for Volume 9 on any of the charts the Blog tracks.

The work also has a Manga adaptation by artist Tsubasa Nanaki which is currently serializing via B’s-LOG Comic with some of its chapters available through Comic Walker right here for free in Japanese.


6. Ore wa Subete wo “Parry” suru, Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou ha Boukensha ni naritai Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Nabeshiki and (Illustration) Kawaguchi

Volume Information

Release Date: June 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Earth Star Entertainment
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,317
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 15, 2020
Label: Earth Star Novel
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

Ore wa Subete wo “Parry” suru, Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou ha Boukensha ni naritai was last seen way back in September 2020 with its 1st volume selling 4,492 copies in its first six days.

The series was adapted into a Manga series by the artist KRSG, which is serialized in Comic Earth☆Star. You can find more information about the work here. The first chapter is available to read for free in Japanese at this link.


7. Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 4 (↓41.12%)
by (Author) Nu and (Illustration) Mitsuki Koyoi

Volume Information

Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,088
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: June 10, 2022
Label: Tsugikuru Books
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

Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Volume 4 has achieved 5,634 copies sold in its first 10 days.


8. Yarinaoshi Koujo no Madou Kakumei: Shoukei sareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Horobiru Kamon wo Tatenaosu Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Hazuki Niwano and (Illustration) YOHAKU

Volume Information

Release Date: June 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Hifumi Shobo
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,029
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 15, 2023
Label: Saga Forest
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A


9. Elite Nougekai wa Omoi Tsuzuketa Tsuma to Futago ni Saiai wo Sosogu [Doctor Kyoudai Series] (↓32.51%)
by (Author) Iori Sakura and (Illustration) Yuutsuzu Amaji

Volume Information

Release Date: June 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,018
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 10, 2023
Label: Berries Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

Elite Nougekai wa Omoi Tsuzuketa Tsuma to Futago ni Saiai wo Sosogu has sold 5,008 copies in its first 9 days.


10. 30-dai de Sai Shoukan sareta ga, Dare mo Miko da to Kizukanai (NEW)
by (Author) Shiba Inu and (Illustration) Shinobu Takayama

Volume Information

Release Date: June 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Estimated number of copies sold: 1,998
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 14, 2023
Label: Andarche Novel
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A


11. Gokuama Akuma na Onzoushi no Dekiai wa Yuruganai [Zaibatsu Onzoushi Series Date-ke Hen] (↓31.30%)
by (Author) Miran Takii and (Illustration) Sayo Shirosaki

Volume Information

Release Date: June 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 1,945
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 10, 2023
Label: Berries Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

Gokuama Akuma na Onzoushi no Dekiai wa Yuruganai has sold 4,776 copies in its first 9 days.


Addendum (BOOKS)

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kimetsu Gakuen! Zen Shuuchuu Drill Kasumi no Kokyuu-hen (NEW)
by (Author) Koyoharu Gotouge, Natsuki Hogami and (Supervision) Tetsuhisa Shirasu
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: June 16, 2023
Price: 1,000 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,478
Link (JPN): CDJapan


As always, if you find any issues with the list above, please do not hesitate to let me know! Also, don’t shy away from dropping a comment or two down below and share your thoughts with us!

Featured Image:
Koukyuu Kisaki no Kanrinin

Previous Chart: Jun. 5 – Jun. 11
Follow-up Chart: Jun. 19 – Jun. 25
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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