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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 13
1. Kekkaishi no Ichirinka Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Kureha and (Illustration) Bodax
Volume Information
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,773
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
Taking into account its pre-release sales achieved the week prior, the total number of copies sold has reached 27,154. Previously, the series achieved sales of 12,138 copies for Volume 2 within its first five days in September 2022.
2. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Nigojuu and (Illustration) Umibouzu
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,709
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Analysis
The latest sales data for Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. indicates a decline in copies sold for its 9th volume, with decreases of 42.00% and 30.87% compared to Volume 6 and Volume 7, respectively. However, the latest volume still outperforms Volume 3 by 14.40% in their respective first four days. The series experienced its highest sales with Volume 6, which was released approximately two months after the Anime concluded. However, it struggled to maintain that momentum for subsequent volumes.
Additional Comments
In July 2021, the series received a 12-episode TV Anime series adaptation by studio ENGI (KADOKAWA owns it by 53%) and a sequel is planned for broadcast on an unannounced date.
3. Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Nadare Takamine
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 870 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,068
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 28, 2021
Label: Overlap Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A
Analysis
The sales data for Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! exhibit significant fluctuations due to irregular sales durations when comparing its four latest volumes. However, Volume 7 still surpasses the sales of Volume 4 and Volume 5, despite the latter two having seven days of sales. Additionally, Volume 6 achieved sales of 7,750 copies in just a single day.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation by artist Kai Nadajima which has been serialized in Comic Gardo since May 28, 2021. You can check out some of its chapters right here for free in Japanese.
4. Koukyuu no Kenshi Nyokan Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Haruka Ono and (Illustration) Lemon Natsume
Volume Information
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 726 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,281
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Analysis
Koukyuu no Kenshi Nyokan Volume 6 has achieved a 5.92% increase in sales compared to Volume 3. However, when comparing it to Volume 4, copies sold have decreased by 5.76%. Nonetheless, the series has maintained a stable overall performance since Volume 3.
Additional Comments
Koukyuu no Kenshi Nyokan also has a Manga adaptation by artist Akihito Ono which is serialized in Media Factory with some of its chapters available for reading right here in Japanese.
5. Ikusamonogatari (↓64.98%)
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: 6,118
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Ikusamonogatari has now achieved 23,586 copies sold in its first 12 days.
6. Maou to Yuusha no Tatakai no Ura de: Game Sekai ni Tensei shita kedo Yuujin no Yuusha ga Maou Toubatsu ni Tabi Datta Ato no Kokunai Orusuban (Naisei to Boueisen) ga Ore no Oshigoto desu Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Yuuki Suzuki and (Illustration) Sanshouuo
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,213
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Mar. 25, 2022
Label: Overlap Bunko
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 Maou to Yuusha no Tatakai no Ura de’s first ever appearance on Oricon’s Top 10 Light Novel sales chart.
7. Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! Misokkasu Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Y.A and (Illustration) Choko Fuji
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,105
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 25, 2023
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 2,700,000 for the entire series (Source)
Additional Comments
A side story that focuses on Wendelin’s childhood and early days of adventure with his friends.
8. Sasaki to Pii-chan Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Buncololi and (Illustration) Kantoku
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,347
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2021
Publication Date (Web Novel): Dec. 4, 2018
Label: MF Bunko J
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
300,000 (Source)
Awards:
Won 1st place at the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2022 (Tankoubon)
Analysis
Sasaki to Pii-chan Volume 7 witnessed a 19.23% increase in initial sales compared to Volume 4, which sold 3,646 copies, with both volumes measured over their first four days. The series was also observed with Volume 5 and Volume 6, which sold 5,472 copies and 4,137 copies respectively within their first five days and three days. However, the latest volumes had slightly less impact compared to the two aforementioned volumes.
Additional Comments
The series has a Manga adaptation ongoing by artist Oshou Pureji that is serialized in Shounen Ace Plus of which some of its chapters can be read here in Japanese for free. It will also be adapted into a TV Anime series on an unannounced date.
9. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓17.73%)
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: 4,231
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine has sold 72,931 copies in its first 45 days.
10. Ore ni Trauma wo Ataeta Joshi-tachi ga Chirachira Mitekuru kedo, Zannen desu ga Teokure desu Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Yuragi Midou and (Illustration) Wata
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,218
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 25, 2022
Label: Overlap Bunko
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 Ore ni Trauma wo Ataeta Joshi-tachi ga Chirachira Mitekuru kedo, Zannen desu ga Teokure desu’s first ever appearance on Oricon’s Top 10 Light Novel list.
11. Inochi no Tabekata Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Ao Jyumonji and (Illustration) lack
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,609
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
Inochi no Tabekata was last seen with its 2nd volume, not in its first three days, but in the seven days with 4,010 copies sold.
12. Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Vol. 6 (↓50.91%)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) Kana Ishida
Volume Information
Release Date: May 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,541
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Additional Comments
Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Volume 6 has sold 36,151 copies in its first 19 days.
13. 1×∞ Keikenchi 1 de Level Up Suru Ore wa, Saisoku de Isekai Saikyou ni Narimashita! (NEW)
by Matsuyama Yutaka
Volume Information
Release Date: May 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,494
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 24, 2023
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
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Sasaki to Pii-chan
Previous Chart: May 15 – May 21
Follow-up Chart: May 29 – Jun. 4
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