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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 12
1. Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku Vol. 28 (NEW)
by (Author) Hiro Ainana and (Illustration) shri
Volume Information
Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,350 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,742
Link (JPN): Vol. 28
Analysis
Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku Volume 28 has witnessed a 40.80%, 30.39%, 24.23%, and 12.48% drop in copies sold compared to Volume 20, Volume 22, Volume 23, and Volume 26, respectively, all within the first three days of release. The latest volume’s sales performance is also much weaker than that of Volume 18, which sold 18,753 copies in its first two days. Additionally, it is unlikely to have sold more than the 19,268 copies sold by Volume 24 in its first four days.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation by artist Megumu Aya that is serialized in Dragon Age of which its first chapter can be read for free on Comic Walker in Japanese right here. In January 2018, SILVER LINK. and Connect adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series that ended its broadcast on March 29.
2. Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei shita Deshi-tachi ga Ore wo Hottekurenai Ken Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Shigeru Sagazaki and (Illustration) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
Volume Information
Release Date: June 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,105
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Additional Comments
Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru was last seen with Volume 5 at 3,127 copies sold in its first five days between December 5 and December 11, 2022. Therefore, its 6th volume’s performance of 5,105 copies sold is a welcoming upgrade over its previous volume, of which it has sold 63.26% more copies.
The series also has a Manga adaptation by artist Kazuki Satou that is serialized in Young Champion Magazine by Akita Shoten. You can check out its first chapter in Japanese right here.
3. Kekkaishi no Ichirinka Vol. 3 (↓34.80%)
by (Author) Kureha and (Illustration) Bodax
Volume Information
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,771
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
Taking into account its pre-release sales, the total number of copies sold has now reached 36,709.
4. Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Author) Nu and (Illustration) Mitsuki Koyoi
Volume Information
Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,546
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
Analysis
Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Volume 4 has experienced a 6.64% decrease in copies sold compared to Volume 3, which sold 3,798 copies in their first three days. The series also saw sales figures of 4,100 copies for Volume 2 within its first six days back in October 2022.
5. Elite Nougekai wa Omoi Tsuzuketa Tsuma to Futago ni Saiai wo Sosogu [Doctor Kyoudai Series] (NEW)
by (Author) Iori Sakura and (Illustration) Yuutsuzu Amaji
Volume Information
Release Date: June 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,990
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
6. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓18.43%)
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: 2,913
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine has sold 79,415 copies in its first 59 days.
7. Gokuama Akuma na Onzoushi no Dekiai wa Yuruganai [Zaibatsu Onzoushi Series Date-ke Hen] (NEW)
by (Author) Miran Takii and (Illustration) Sayo Shirosaki
Volume Information
Release Date: June 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,831
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
8. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Vol. 9 (↓46.75%)
by (Author) Nigojuu and (Illustration) Umibouzu
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,792
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Additional Comments
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Volume 9 has sold 19,744 copies in its first 18 days.
9. Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Shuichi Nimaru and (Illustration) Ui Shigure
Volume Information
Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,672
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Analysis
Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy Volume 11 has experienced its worst outcome since Volume 2, where copies sold slumped to just 2,672 in the first three days. In comparison, Volume 3, Volume 7, and Volume 10 sold 76.46%, 73.86%, and 29.70% more copies respectively than the latest volume within the same time frame.
Additional Comments
The series received an Anime adaptation in April 2021 by studio Doga Kobo which lasted for 12 episodes.
10. Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Mato Kousaka and (Illustration) Gaou
Volume Information
Release Date: June 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,578
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Mar. 10, 2021
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu was last seen with Volume 5, selling 3,319 copies in its first three days in July 2022. Unfortunately, the series failed to chart for Volume 6 on Oricon’s Light Novel chart. The 7th volume performance represents a 22.33% drop against Volume 5, both in their first three days.
The work was also adapted into a Manga by artist Suzu Yuuki, which is serialized in Dengeki Daioh. Some of its chapters are available for free reading in Japanese. You can access Chapter 1 directly by clicking here.
11. Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Honobonoru500 and (Illustration) Nama
Volume Information
Release Date: June 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 1,272 yen
Publisher: TO Books
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,566
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 9, 2019
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 750,000 including digital (Source)
Additional Comments
This is Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.‘s first-ever appearance on Oricon’s charts since the blog began tracking.
The work also has an ongoing Manga adaptation by artist Tou Fukino, serialized in Comic Corona. The first chapter of the Manga can be accessed here for free in Japanese (after signing up). Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. is also slated to receive an Anime adaptation by Studio Massket, with its broadcast scheduled to commence sometime in 2024.
12. Ikusamonogatari (↓32.77%)
by (Author) Nisio Isin and (Illustration) Vofan
Volume Information
Release Date: May 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,350 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,521
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Ikusamonogatari has now achieved 29,857 copies sold in its first 26 days.
Addendum (BOOKS)
Kimetsu no Yaiba Illustration Kiroku-shuu Vol. 2 (↓52.78%)
by (Author) ufotable and (Original) Koyoharu Gotouge
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: June 2, 2023
Price: 1,800 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,398
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Additional Comments
Kimetsu no Yaiba Illustration Kiroku-shuu Volume 2 has sold 26,183 copies in its first 10 days.
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Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu
Previous Chart: May 29 – Jun. 4
Follow-up Chart: Jun. 12 – Jun. 18
Source: Oricon
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