Japan Top 14 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: May 8 – May 14, 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 14


1. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Part 5: Megami no Keshin Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Miya Kazuki and (Illustration) You Shiina

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: TO Books
Estimated number of copies sold: 31,787
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2015
Label: TO Books Ranobe
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
8,500,000 (Source)

Awards:
1st place at the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2023 for Tankoubon

Analysis

Honzuki no Gekokujou Part 5 Volume 11 is off to a fantastic start, with 31,787 copies sold within its first five days. This marks a direct improvement of 7.65% compared to the five-day sales of Volume 9. It could be considered one of the series’ best performances to date since Volume 6. In August 2021, Volume 6 debuted with 22,608 copies sold in six days. Subsequently, the volumes in-between achieved sales of 24,507 copies in three days for Volume 7, and 21,673 copies and 23,072 copies for Volume 8 and Volume 10 respectively within their first two days.

Additional Comments

A Manga adaptation is also available of which some of its chapters are available right here in Japanese for free.

In 2019, it received a 14-episode TV Anime adaptation by Ajia-Do which the studio then went on to produce its next two seasons.


2. Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) Kana Ishida

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,397
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 10, 2020
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 22,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

The prospects for Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company are looking shaky as the series continues to exhibit a downward trend. Although the sales of 25,397 copies for Volume 6 are considered impressive within the Light Novel standard, it represents a decline of 36.81% compared to Volume 3, which sold 40,193 copies within its first five days. Additionally, Volume 6 has sold fewer copies than Volume 1 and Volume 2, which recorded 33,384 copies and 35,714 copies respectively within their first two days and three days. Subsequently, Volume 4 achieved sales of 37,061 copies in six days, and Volume 5 sold 26,754 copies within four days.


3. Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuma Kamachi and (Illustration) Kiyotaka Haimura

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,877
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 7, 2020
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 31,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Similar to Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company mentioned earlier, Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index is also facing a persistent decline in sales. The 8th volume has sold fewer copies compared to Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 5 to Volume 7, despite the latter volumes having only three days of sales as opposed to Volume 8’s five days. Furthermore, Volume 8 falls short of the 20,594 copies achieved by Volume 3 within its first six days.


4. Isekai ni Teni shitara Yama no Naka datta. Handou de Tsuyosa yori mo Kaitekisa wo Erabimashita. Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Jaga Butter and (Illustration) Minako Iwasaki

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,234
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: July 10, 2020
Label: Tsugi Kuru Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

Despite fluctuations in overall sales, Isekai ni Teni shitara Yama no Naka datta. Handou de Tsuyosa yori mo Kaitekisa wo Erabimashita. has shown resilience since the release of Volume 2. As of the 11th volume, sales have remained relatively strong. Volume 11 debuted with a slight increase of 0.33% compared to Volume 6, and only experienced a marginal decline of 0.15% and 2.95% compared to Volume 3 and Volume 8, respectively. Moreover, the sales performance of Volume 11 surpasses the six-day sales of Volume 2 and Volume 10, which recorded 6,218 copies and 5,932 copies sold each.

Additional Comments

In July 2020, the series received a Manga adaptation by artist Sora Tsutaya which is serialized in Comic Earth☆Star with more information about the work can be learned on its official Manga web page right here. You can also check out its first chapter right here in Japanese.


5. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓52.54%)
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: 6,209
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 63,557 copies in its first 31 days.


6. Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusenmochi Datta node, Ikkodate Mezashite Youhei toshite Jiyuu ni Ikitai Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Ryuto and (Illustration) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,578
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jul. 10, 2019
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 800,000 for both physical and digital as of April 2023 (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with Volume 7 and Volume 8 at 4,260 copies and 4,349 copies sold in four days and six days respectively. Volume 9, however, failed to chart on any of Oricon’s list. Volume 10 presents an upgrade in sales over Volume 8, but is not as good as Volume 7.

It was also adapted into a Manga series by artist Shunichi Matsui that is serialized in ComicWalker of which some of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here.


7. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou Vol. 13 (Part 2) (NEW)
by (Author) Shuu and (Illustration) Yoshinori Shizuma

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,462
Link (JPN): Vol. 13 (Part 2)

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Mar. 10, 2018
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

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

Analysis

Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha continues to face challenges in replicating the sales success of its previous volumes. Volume 13 Part 2 has experienced a decline of 17.89% compared to Volume 12 Part 1. Additionally, the five-day sales performance of the latest volume falls behind other volumes with shorter sales periods, including Volume 8, which sold 7,140 copies in just two days, and the three-day sales of Volume 7, Volume 9, Volume 10, and Volume 11.

Additional Comments

Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha inspired a 13-episode TV Anime series in July 2020 that was produced by SILVER LINK. with the follow up season being aired this season as of the time of writing.


8. Saikyou no Kanteishi tte Dare no Koto? Vol. 18 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsukasa Minatose and (Illustration) Shirakomiso

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,299
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jul. 10, 2017
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,400,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Saikyou no Kanteishi tte Dare no Koto? failed to make it onto any of Oricon’s list for its 17th volume. The Light Novel series, however, did appear for Volume 14 to 16 selling 5,291 copies, 4,821 copies and 3,830 copies in their first five days, four days and three days respectively.

The work also has a Manga adaptation that is ongoing and was first serialized in July 2017 by artist Shirakomiso. If you are interested to see how the Manga is like, you can read two of its chapters that have been made freely available right here in Japanese.


9. Cool na Kyuukyuui wa Kakoi Metotta Karisome Tsuma ni Tagiru Dekiai wo Kizamu (NEW)
by (Author) Iori Sakura and (Illustration) Yuutsuzu Amaji

Volume Information

Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,281
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 8, 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


10. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Shohenshuu Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Fujino Oumori and (Illustration) Nilitsu

Volume Information

Release Date: May 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,216
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 13, 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 entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Shohenshuu was last seen with Volume 1 between April 10 and April 16 at 9,805 copies sold in its first four days. Volume 2’s outcome of 4,216 copies in three days presents a decline in sales over the previous volume.

The volume includes a compilation of short stories written in the past as bonus content, plus new original stories.


11. Ougon no Kekenchi II (NEW)
by (Author) Harajun and (Illustration) fixro2n

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,350 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,771
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 10, 2023
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

This is the first time Ougon no Kekenchi has appeared on any list the Blog tracks. The volume is titled, Tokutei Saigai Seibutsu “Maou” Shingeki Multiplay.


12. Reiketsu Onzoushi ni Shibireru Hodo Amaku Idakareru Toaikon (NEW)
by (Author) Nao Tamaki and (Illustration) Sayo Shirosaki

Volume Information

Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,685
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 8, 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


13. Wizard’s Brain Vol. 9 (Final) (NEW)
by (Author) Reiichi Segusa and (Illustration) Keiichi Sumi

Volume Information

Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 820 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,664
Link (JPN): Vol. 9 (Final)

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: February 2001
Label: Dengeki 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

This is the first time Wizard’s Brain has appeared on any of the list the Blog tracks.


14. Miwaku na Fukusoujuushi no Koshitsu Kyuuai ni Aragaenai (NEW)
by (Author) Eren Mizumori and (Illustration) Fuzuki Koto

Volume Information

Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,445
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 8, 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


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:
Honzuki no Gekokujou

Previous Chart: May 1 – May 7
Follow-up Chart: May 15 – May 21
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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