Japan Top 13 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: November 7 – November 13, 2022

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 13


1. Suzume no Tojimari (↑87.39%)
by Makoto Shinkai

Volume Information

Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,898
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 300,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Physical sales in Japan have hit 195,014 copies sold in its first 82 days. Note that this is also the week where the movie is officially released in Japan.


2. Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) Kana Ishida

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,754
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

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

When compared to its other past volumes, the latest performance of Magian Company volume could be at its lowest. For instance, Volumes 1 and 2 made their debuts at 33,384 copies and 35,714 copies sold in just 2 days and 3 days.


3. Yotsugogurashi Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Author) Himari Hino and (Illustration) Oriko Sakura

Volume Information

Release Date: November 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,834
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 15, 2018
Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,480,000 (Source)

Analysis

Yotsugogurashi Volume 13 marks its lowest turnout amongst its latest three volumes. Copies sold have fallen 26.05% and 17.32% against Volumes 11 and 12, all in their first 5 days.

Additional Comments

Yotsugogurashi also has a Manga adaptation that is currently ongoing and serialized in KADOKAWA’s Comptiq magazine by artist Oriko Sakura. You can find more information about it here via its official webpage or read the first chapter in Japanese right here.


4. Demons’ Crest Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Reki Kawahara and (Illustration) Yukiko Horiguchi

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,819
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 10, 2022
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

This is Reki Kawahara, the author of the Sword Art Online, newest series.


5. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑19.46%)
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: 8,668
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 300,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Together with sales made the past two weeks, it has sold 20,185 copies.


6. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 8 (↓55.59%)
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: 6,537
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 24, 2020
Label: MF Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 6,500,000 including digital (Source)

Analysis

As of Week 3 on the chart, the performance of 2-nensei-hen Volume 8 is still lower than most other past volumes with shorter days of sales such as Volumes 1 to 4. Copies sold however, have marked a small improvement over Volume 5 which sold 74,611 copies in its first 21 days. Note that Volume 8 as of the time of writing is at 20 days.


7. Kaijuu 8-gou: Micchaku! Dai-3 Butai (↓64.78%)
by Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Andou

Volume Information

Release Date: November 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 750 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,069
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: November 4, 2022
Label: JUMP j BOOKS
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 8,880,000 including digital for entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold in its first 10 days have reached 18,789.


8. Koi nante shinai to Kimeteita no ni, Reitetsu Onzoushi ni Kakoware Dekiaisaremashita (NEW)
by (Author) Miran Takii and (Illustration) Kon Yazaki

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,924
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: November 10, 2022
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


9. Wakaki Kinyuu Ou wa Migomori Tsuma ni Takaburu Dekiai wo Tsuranuku (NEW)
by (Author) Jui Izuki and (Illustration) Yoshiyuki Asajima

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,848
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: October 10, 2022
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. Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days Vol. 1 (↓30.72%)
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: 3,840
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep 9, 2022
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days in its first 66 days have reached 139,320 copies sold.


11. Oresama Pilot wa Yuruganu Ai de Keiyaku Tsuma wo Amaku Toraete Nogasanai (NEW)
by (Author) Houzuki Nagomi and (Illustration) Junta Mio

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,463
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: November 10, 2022
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


12. Anata no Oshiro no Kobito-san: Gohan Kudasai, Hatarakimasu! Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuhito Minagi and (Illustration) п猫R

Volume Information

Release Date: November 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,364
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 7, 2022
Label: SQEX Novel
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 its first appearance on the Top 10 since the Blog began tracking.


13. Legend Vol. 20 (NEW)
by (Author) Kou Kannazuki and (Illustration) Yuunagi

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,093
Link (JPN): Vol. 20

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 20, 2014
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The last time the series appeared on the Top 10 was for Volume 16 at 4,581 copies sold in its first 5 days.


Addendum (BOOKS)

Super Dragon Ball Heroes 12th Anniversary Super Guide (NEW)
by V Jump Editorial Department
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: November 10, 2022
Price: 1,400 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,566
Link (JPN): CDJapan


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. 31 – Nov. 6
Follow-up Chart: Nov. 14 – Nov. 20
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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