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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 11
1. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 20 [Regular Edition] (↓49.87%)
by (Author) Fuse and (Illustration) Mitz Vah
Volume Information
Release Date: September 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,000 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,417
Link (JPN): Vol. 20 [Regular Edition]
Additional Comments
Its 10-day sales have now reached 88,099 copies sold.
2. Sword Art Online: Unital Ring VI Vol. 27 (NEW)
by (Author) Reki Kawahara and (Illustration) abec
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,131
Link (JPN): Vol. 27
Analysis
The 3-day sales of Sword Art Online Volume 27 showed a 21.60% reduction in sales against Volume 26 which was also charted at 3 days of sales back in October 2021. Sales for its latest volume are also not as good as the 2-day sales it produced for Volume 24 that sold 31,847 copies in just 2 days back in May 2020. The newest volume also has the lowest average per day sales since Volume 22, at 9,710 copies, much lower than Volume 23’s 13,511 copies which had 6 days of sales, meaning, had the latest volume went on sale longer, it would have sold less than any of the volumes you see below. However, there is a strong chance that sales will rebound in the next 7 days, so do keep an eye out for that.
Additional Comments
Sword Art Online was adapted into a 25-episode TV Anime series in July 2012 by A-1 Pictures. After that, it has seen numerous adaptations and sequels. It is set to see the sequel to its Progressive film coming soon in October 2022, which is a related title.
3. Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days Vol. 1 (↓17.50%)
by (Author) Asaura, (Illustration) Imigimuru and (Plan, Original, Supervision) Spider Lily
Volume Information
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,695
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Additional Comments
Copies sold for Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days in its first 31 days have reached 103,375 copies sold.
4. Suzume no Tojimari (↓7.15%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,697
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 116,856 copies sold in its first 47 days.
5. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Author) Kumanano and (Illustration) 029
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsu Sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,613
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 29, 2015
Label: PASH! Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analysis
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 19 sees its best 3-day sales turnout as its performance improved by 21.63%, 34.27%, 27.74%, 10.51% against Volumes 13, 15, to 17 in their first 3 days. The Light Novel was also seen with Volumes 14 and 18 at 6,836 copies and 6,014 copies sold in their first 6 days and 2 days.
Additional Comments
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series in October 2020 by EMT Squared. It is set to receive a sequel on an unannounced date.
6. Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Satsuki Nakamura and (Illustration) Kana Yuki
Volume Information
Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,229
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec 28, 2020
Label: Ichijinsha Novels
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 including digital (Source)
7. Hoshi no Kirby Discovery: Zettou no Yume wo Uchi Kudake! Hen (↓8.97%)
by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto
Volume Information
Release Date: September 14, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,533
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Copies sold in its first 26 days have reached 43,303 copies.
8. Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Jikenbo Vol. 4 after (NEW)
by (Author) Matsuri Isora and (Illustration) Nanna Fujimi
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,196
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Analysis
Silent Witch Volume 4 after saw a 18.33% increase in sales against Volume 2’s 4,391 copies, also in its first 3 days. In between, the series’ 3rd and 4th volumes had produced 8,347 copies and 9,677 copies sold in their first 4 and 5 days back in February and August this year, respectively.
9. One Piece Film: Red (↓17.41%)
by (Author) Jun Esaka, (Original) Eiichiro Oda and (Composition) Tsutomu Kuroiwa
Volume Information
Release Date: August 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,017
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical copies sold has hit 77,121 copies sold in its first 62 days.
10. Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Shuichi Nimaru and (Illustration) Ui Shigure
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,801
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Analysis
Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy Volume 10 is by far its weakest among volumes with 3 days of sales. The volume’s 3,801 copies sold is 66.51% and 62.82% lower than the performances of Volumes 3 and 7.
Additional Comments
The series received an Anime adaptation in April 2021 by studio Doga Kobo which lasted for 12 episodes.
11. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou Vol. 12 (Part 2) (NEW)
by (Author) Shuu and (Illustration) Yoshinori Shizuma
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,760
Link (JPN): Vol. 12 (Part 2)
Analysis
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha is also on the low side here hitting its worst physical volume sales performance among those with 3 days of sales since Volume 7. Volume 12’s Part 2 fell 32.85% against Volume 7, 9, Volume 10 Part 1 and Part 2 by 51.48%, 53.22%, 27.12% and 32.85% respectively. The latest volume also saw 47.34% less sales than Volume 8’s 7,140 copies sold in its first 2 days.
Additional Comments
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha inspired a 13-episode TV Anime series in July 2020 that was produced by SILVER LINK. with a follow up season announced to take place in January next year.
Addendum (BOOKS)
Note
Note: TV Anime “Chainsaw Man” Official Start Guide: Starter Rope was ranked 12th while Kimetsu no Yaiba Nuriechou: Ki was ranked 14th on Oricon’s Book chart. Kimetsu no Yaiba Nuriechou: Ki is a colouring book. See below for the sample taken from Shueisha’s official product page.
TV Anime “Chainsaw Man” Official Start Guide: Starter Rope (NEW)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: October 4, 2022
Price: 1,200 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,585
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Kimetsu no Yaiba Nuriechou: Ki (NEW)
by Koyoharu Gotouge
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: October 4, 2022
Price: 800 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,129
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!
Previous Chart: Sep. 26 – Oct. 2
Follow-up Chart: Oct. 10 – Oct. 16
Source: Oricon
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