A rather lively sales chart we have for the week between November 29 to December 5. It falls within expectation to see Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Volume 19 to place 1st for the week. The volume brought it 72,834 worth of copies sold in its first 6 days. Though, it was also featured the week before with presales amounting to 12,786 copies. In total, that would be 85,620 copies sold. Note that performance for Volume 18 is still higher than the 19th seeing it did 83,180 copies in just 5 days. Tensura is also a best seller in terms of Light Novel series for 2021 of which it was ranked 2nd at 597,819 copies sold between November 23, 2020 to November 21, 2021.
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! Plus, all the data you find below is accessible via Oricon right here (Light Novel), here (Bunko) and here (Bungei-sho). If you prefer Google charts, feel free to visit their respective charts by clicking on the links that I have left at the bottom of the post.
Coming in 2nd is a title that has been doing well lately. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san Volume 3 is at 27,703 copies sold in its first 5 days. The title last made its appearance for Volume 2 which its 10 days of sales saw copies sold at 32,267. Volume 1 missed out on the chart in the first week, but was seen after at Number 5 with 6,212 copies in 7 days. You can check out the introduction video for its 3rd volume right down below.
Jumping over to Number 6 is Akuyaku Reijou, Brocon ni Job Change Shimasu Volume 5 at 8,139 copies sold in 5 days. The title missed out on placements for its 1st and 3rd volumes on the charts, but were successful with Volumes 2 and 4. Volume 2 was at 10th place with 3,626 copies sold in its first week while Volume 4 was 3rd at 7,663 copies in its first 6 days. The title does have a Manga adaptation which was serialized this year in May via Flos Comic. You can check out its first chapter right here in Japanese.
The side story for Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. which revolves around the character Yuzuha Mishima is 9th with 5,752 copies in its first 5 days. The Light Novel of its main storyline ended its publication in June 1, 2021, and an Anime adaptation was broadcasted between April to June of the same year done by studio Project No. 9. The Manga adaptation of the Light Novel is still ongoing via the Shounen Ace magazine. Feel free to check out right here in Japanese.
Then, we have Saikyou Degarashi Ouji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munou wo Enjiru SS Rank Ouji wa Koui Keishousen wo Kage kara Shihai suru Volume 8 with 5,751 copies sold in its first 5 days. Back in March, the 6th volume was placed 9th with 4,123 copies sold but missed out on placing on the week before (note that the volume was released on February 27th). Volume 7 which was released on July 1, 2021 found itself at Number 8 with 5,497 copies sold in its first 4 days. It too has a Manga adaptation which is still publishing via Young Ace UP, of which its Chapter 0 can be read for free in Japanese right here. It was also announced that the series has reached 300,000 copies in printed circulation according to its celebratory video down below. So, do check it out!
At Number 11 is the follow up to Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu titled “Otome-domo yo” with 5,591 copies sold in its first 5 days. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Volume 9 is right after at 5,581 copies sold. Note that there are up to five volumes officially translated into English. AlphaPolis’s Hottoite Kudasai Juuma to Cheat Life Tanoshimitai! Volume 4 is 13th at 3,849 copies in its first 5 days while Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni Narimashita. Volume 3 is 15th with 3,560 copies sold in its first week. Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 15
1. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Author) Fuse and (Illustration) Mitz Vah
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Release date: November 30, 2021
Price: 1,000 yen
Estimated number of copies: 72,834
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Link (ENG): Catalogue
2. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Sun Sun Sun and (Art) Momoco
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 700 yen
Estimated number of copies: 27,703
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
3. No Game No Life Vol. 11 (↓52.14%)
by Yuu Kamiya
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: November 25, 2021
Price: 720 yen
Estimated number of copies: 19,578
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Link (ENG): Catalogue
4. Knight’s & Magic Vol. 11 (N/A)
by (Author) Hisago Amazake-no and (Illustration) Kurogin
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Release date: November 29, 2021
Price: 760 yen
Estimated number of copies: 11,876
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
5. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Vol. 6 (↓51.31%)
by (Author) Nigojuu and (Illustration) Umibouzu
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: November 25, 2021
Price: 660 yen
Estimated number of copies: 9,830
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Link (ENG): Catalogue
6. Akuyaku Reijou, Brocon ni Job Change Shimasu Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Chidori Hama and (Illustration) Hachipisuwan
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 690 yen
Estimated number of copies: 8,139
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
7. Maou-sama, Retry! Vol. 8 (N/A)
by (Author) Kurone Kanzaki and (Illustration) Kouji Ogata
Publisher: Futabasha
Release date: November 28, 2021
Price: 1,200 yen
Estimated number of copies: 6,318
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
8. Kimetsu no Yaiba Novelize: Osowareta Katanakaji no Sato-hen (↓1.40%)
by (Original) Koyoharu Gotouge and (Author) Shuka Matsuda
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: November 26, 2021
Price: 850 yen
Estimated number of copies: 6,254
Link (JPN): CDJapan
9. Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. Another Side Story “Yuzuha Mishima” (NEW)
by (Author) Shimesaba and (Illustration) booota
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 640 yen
Estimated number of copies: 5,752
Link (JPN): CDJapan
10. Saikyou Degarashi Ouji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munou wo Enjiru SS Rank Ouji wa Koui Keishousen wo Kage kara Shihai suru Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Tanba and (Illustration) Yuunagi
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 640 yen
Estimated number of copies: 5,751
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
11. Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu Otome-domo yo (NEW)
by (Author) Touko Fujitani and (Illustration) Yamako
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 660 yen
Estimated number of copies: 5,591
Link (JPN): CDJapan
12. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Monda
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Release date: November 30, 2021
Price: 1,200 yen
Estimated number of copies: 5,581
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Link (ENG): Catalogue
13. Hottoite Kudasai Juuma to Cheat Life Tanoshimitai! Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Misono Nanashi
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Release date: December 1, 2021
Price: 1,200 yen
Estimated number of copies: 3,849
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
14. Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Vol. 3 (↓41.90%)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) Kana Ishida
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: November 10, 2021
Price: 640 yen
Estimated number of copies: 3,782
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
15. Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni Narimashita. Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Nagawasabi64 and (Illustration) Kawaku
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: November 29, 2021
Price: 1,200 yen
Estimated number of copies: 3,560
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
If you find anything amiss with the list above, please do let me know! Also, don’t shy away from dropping a comment or two down below and share your thoughts with us!
Source: Oricon
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