Japan Top 12 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: April 24 – April 30, 2023

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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:

Light Novel Weekly Top 12


1. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Author) Ren Eguchi and (Illustration) Masa

Volume Information

Release Date: April 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,236
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 25, 2016
Label: OVERLAP NOVELS
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,500,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Analysis

The sales performance of “Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi” is quite irregular due to the varying release dates of its volumes. When comparing Volume 14 to Volume 10, both during their first six days of release, the latest volume has sold 5.97% more copies. However, if we were to include pre-release sales figures, Volume 14’s 24,079 copies sold is actually 8.33% less than Volume 14’s 26,268 copies. The sales performance of Volume 14 is also not as impressive as that of Volume 9 and Volume 11, which sold 25,301 and 23,176 copies respectively (including pre-release figures). Both of these volumes managed to officially chart in their first three and four days, respectively, which is a shorter time period compared to Volume 14.

Additional Comments

The volume is titled “Cream Croquette​ x Jakyou no Shuuen”.

The series was adapted into a Manga series by artist Akagishi K which is serialized in the Comic Gardo magazine. More information about it can be found on its official website right here while some of its Manga chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here. Studio MAPPA will adapted the work into a TV Anime series, that aired from January 11, 2023 to March 29, 2023.


2. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Vol. 15 (NEW)
by (Author) Kinosuke Naitou and (Illustration) Yasumo

Volume Information

Release Date: April 28, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,857
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 30, 2017
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,000,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Analysis

When compared to other volumes with three days of sales, “Isekai Nonbiri Nouka” Volume 15 has sold 2.82% fewer copies than Volume 8, which sold 13,230 copies. However, it has outsold Volume 10’s 9,937 copies by 29.39%. The latest volume’s performance is also better than Volume 6, which sold 11,371 copies in its first seven days. If Volume 15 had been available here for four more days, it would have certainly surpassed the 12,881 copies sold by Volume 9 in its first seven days. Overall, it appears that the Anime adaptation may have revitalized the demand for the series, but more observation is needed before a definitive conclusion can be drawn.

Additional Comments

In October 2017, the title was adapted into a Manga series by artist Yasuyuki Tsurugi that is serialized in ComicWalker with some of its chapters available in Japanese for free right here. The title was adapted into a TV Anime series by studio Zero-G that was broadcast from January 6 to March 24, 2023.


3. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓30.65%)
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: 11,078
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 44,266 copies in its first 17 days.


4. Gimai Seikatsu Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Ghost Mikawa and (Illustration) Hiten

Volume Information

Release Date: April 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,437
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2021
Label: MF Bunko J
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 450,000 (Source)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons for Gimai Seikatsu Volume 8, which sold 7,437 copies in its first six days. The latest volume has certainly surpassed the sales of Volume 1, which sold 7,327 copies in its first seven days, however, it would have faced challenges in matching the sales of Volume 5, which sold 9,367 copies in its first seven days. Furthermore, when compared to the 4-day and 5-day sales of Volume 2 and Volume 3, the latest volume’s performance is less impressive, as Volume 2 sold 7,529 copies and Volume 3 sold 8,370 copies.

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, though information about the adaptation is still very scarce. In the meantime, you can watch the announcement video of the coming TV Anime series adaptation down below.


5. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki Vol. 18 (NEW)
by (Author) Yasukiyo Kotobuki and (Illustration) Johndee

Volume Information

Release Date: April 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,039
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 23, 2016
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: More than 2,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

“Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki” Volume 18 shows potentially the worst performance in the series so far, as it has sold fewer copies compared to its previous volumes since Volume 10. The sales of Volume 18 in its first six days are nowhere near the sales of Volume 11, which sold 13,418 copies in five days. It only shows a minor improvement compared to the three-day sales of Volume 13 (6,643 copies) and Volume 16 (6,405 copies).

Additional Comments

“Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki” received a Manga adaptation by artist 888 in April 2018. The Manga is serialized in ComicWalker. For more information about the work, you can visit its official Manga web page here. Additionally, you can read the first chapter of the Manga for free in Japanese here.


6. TAMAYA (NEW)
by (Author) Midori Mitsuki, (Illustration) Chika Aruse and (Original / Editor) Chinozo

Volume Information

Release Date: April 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,519
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 25, 2021
Label: MF Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: More than 150,000 (Source)

Analysis

TAMAYA has experienced a decline in sales of 20.39% compared to Elite, which sold 8,189 copies in their first six days. If the latest volume had been available for sale for one more day, it may have been able to sell a similar number of copies as Goodbye Sengen, which sold 7,424 copies in the first seven days. However, it would have faced challenges in matching the sales of Schema, which sold 9,752 copies in its first seven days.

Additional Comments

Part of the Goodbye Sengen series. The work is also being adapted into a Manga series by artist Iri Arata that is serialized in KADOKAWA’s Dengeki Daioh magazine (link to its official Manga page). You can also check out the first five chapters for free in Japanese.


7. Utsukushii Kare Vol. 1 (N/A)
by (Author) Yuu Nagira and (Illustration) Ricaco Kasai

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2014
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,770
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2014
Label: Chara Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 700,000 (Source)


8. Utsukushii Kare Vol. 2 (N/A)
by (Author) Yuu Nagira and (Illustration) Ricaco Kasai

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2016
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,621
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2014
Label: Chara Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 700,000 (Source)


9. Utsukushii Kare Vol. 3 (N/A)
by (Author) Yuu Nagira and (Illustration) Ricaco Kasai

Volume Information

Release Date: July 26, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,562
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2014
Label: Chara Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 700,000 (Source)


10. interlude Utsukushii Kare Bangai-henshuu (N/A)
by (Author) Yuu Nagira and (Illustration) Ricaco Kasai

Volume Information

Release Date: September 28, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,519
Link (JPN): interlude

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2014
Label: Chara Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 700,000 (Source)


11. Ayakashi no Hanayome: 4-ttsu no Cinderella Monogatari (NEW)
by (Author) Kureha, Ruina, Sho Minato, Makimura Kei and (Illustration) Kasumi Nagi

Volume Information

Release Date: April 28, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,398
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 28, 2023
Label: Starts Publishing 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


12. Magical★Explorer: Eroge no Yuujin Kyara ni Tensei shita kedo, Game Chishiki Tsukatte Jiyuu ni Ikiru Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Iris and (Illustration) Noboru Kannatsuki

Volume Information

Release Date: April 28, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,130
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 1, 2019
Label: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

“Magical★Explorer” Volume 8 has recorded its worst sales performance in the series to date since Volume 5, in terms of debut sales. The volume sold 5,130 copies, which is lower than the four-day sales of Volume 5 and Volume 7, which sold 8,363 copies and 7,647 copies respectively. Additionally, it falls short of the six-day sales of Volume 6, which sold 9,178 copies. If Volume 8 had been available for sale here for four days, it would likely have sold around 6,000 copies and close to 8,000 copies in six days.

Additional Comments

“Magical★Explorer” was adapted into a Manga series by artist Yukari Higa, which is serialized in the Young Ace UP magazine. For more information about the Manga, you can visit its official webpage here. Additionally, you can read some of its chapters for free in Japanese on the official webpage as well. You can access the first chapter directly by clicking here.


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:
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi

Previous Chart: Apr. 17 – Apr. 23
Follow-up Chart: May 1 – May 7
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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