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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) and here (Bunko).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. Suzume no Tojimari (↑33.21%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,489
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 164,116 copies sold in its first 75 days
2. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 8 (↓76.35%)
by (Author) Shougo Kinugasa and (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose
Volume Information
Release Date: October 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 14,720
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Analysis
When compared to its other volumes as of Week 2 on Oricon sales charts, Volume 8 performed slightly stronger than the 14-day sales of Volume 5 (note that Volume 8 is at 13 days of sales). However, the latest volume is still below par when compared to the likes of Volumes 2 and 4 that charted at 11 days, being down by 2.64% and 4.09% against the two past volumes.
3. Kaijuu 8-gou: Micchaku! Dai-3 Butai (NEW)
by Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Andou
Volume Information
Release Date: November 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 750 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,553
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
This is the series’ first ever Light Novel entry. The story takes place after the battle of Sagamihara where the 3rd Division Anti-Kaiju Defence Force were featured in a television documentary.
4. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑70.29%)
by (Author) Makoto Shinkai and (Illustration) Chiko
Volume Information
Release Date: October 13, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 840 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,256
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the week before, it has sold 11,517 copies.
5. Elite (↓31.25%)
by (Author) Midori Mitsuki, (Illustration) Chika Aruse and (Original / Editor) Chinozo
Volume Information
Release Date: October 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,630
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical copies sold for the volume in Japan have hit 13,819 in its first 13 days.
6. Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days Vol. 1 (↓19.28%)
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: 5,543
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Additional Comments
Copies sold for Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days in its first 59 days have reached 135,480 copies sold.
7. Sword Art Online: Unital Ring VI Vol. 27 (↓30.72%)
by (Author) Reki Kawahara and (Illustration) abec
Volume Information
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,123
Link (JPN): Vol. 27
Additional Comments
Physical copies sold for Volume 27 in Japan have hit 79,589 in its first 31 days.
8. Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai: Fantasia Love & Kiss (NEW)
by (Original) HoneyWorks (Author) Mari Kousaka and (Illustration) Yamako, Ruia Shimakage
Volume Information
Release Date: November 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,391
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Kokuhaku Jikkou Iinkai is part of the Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu Series universe.
9. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 20 [Regular Edition] (↓20.73%)
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: 4,160
Link (JPN): Vol. 20 [Regular Edition]
Additional Comments
Its 38-day sales have now reached 116,879 copies sold.
10. Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu Vol. 8 (↓71.84%)
by (Author) Mikage Sawamura and (Illustration) Jirou Suzuki
Volume Information
Release Date: October 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,124
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Additional Comments
Together with its pre-release sales, copies sold have now hit 24,941 copies for the volume.
11. Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Tenichi and (Illustrator) Suzunosuke
Volume Information
Release Date: November 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,836
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jun. 3, 2019
Label: IRIS NEO
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 for novels and Manga including digital (Source)
Analysis
Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. was last seen with its 5th volume on the Light Novel sales chart back between April 4 and April 10 which sold 3,552 copies in its first 7 days. It unfortunately failed to rank for Volume 4. It was also featured on the Top 30 Manga sales chart for Volume 3 that sold 33,378 copies in its first 7 days in February.
Additional Comments
The series is slated to receive a TV Anime adaptation by OLM Team Yoshioka that will air in July 2023.
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: Oct. 24 – Oct. 30
Follow-up Chart: Nov. 7 – Nov. 13
Source: Oricon
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