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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 15
1. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yoru no Tobari ni Yami wa Hirameku (NEW)
by (Author) Tsutomu Sato and (Illustration) Kana Ishida
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,008
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
A spin-off title that revolves around the Kuroba siblings who confront an organization targeting Tatsuya.
2. Hoshi no Kirby: Oide yo, Waiwai Magolor Land! (↑57.28%)
by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto
Volume Information
Release Date: August 5, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,312
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Hoshi no Kirby: Oide yo, Waiwai Magolor Land! has sold 20,140 copies in its first 9 days.
3. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Vol. 7 (↓15.90%)
by (Author) Agitogi Akumi and (Illustration) Tsukioka Tsukiho
Volume Information
Release Date: July 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,448
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2019
Label: Fujimi L Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 7,000,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Volume 7 has sold 156,672 copies in its first 31 days.
4. Silent Witch Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Matsuri Isora and (Illustration) Nanna Fujimi
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,565
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Light Novel Information
Web Novel Start Date: Feb. 20, 2020 (Shousetsuka ni Narou)
Publication Date: Jun. 10, 2021
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analysis
Against Volume 3, which was also in its first four days, Silent Witch Volume 4 has noted a small increase in debut sales by 2.61% to 8,565 copies. Overall, the series’ performance fluctuates but has maintained a stable trend.
Note. Volume 5 not including Special Edition
Additional Comments
The series was adapted into a Manga by artist Tobi Tana that has been serialized in B’s-LOG Comic since July 2021. You can check out some of the chapters here for free in Japanese.
5. Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. Vol. 16 (NEW)
by (Author) Yuumikan and (Illustration) Koin
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,213
Link (JPN): Vol. 16
Analysis
Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. Volume 16 has experienced a drop of 7.60% in debut sales against Volume 13. The series noted its best performance (in terms of sales) for Volume 15 as it had a Special Edition release alongside with 11,354 copies sold in its first six days. Despite the ups and downs, the series’ overall performance remains steady.
Additional Comments
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. was first adapted into a TV Anime series in January 2020 by SILVER LINK. who returned to animate the sequel that is currently airing this season as of the time of writing.
The series also has a Manga adaptation by artist Jirou Oimoto that is serialized in Comp Ace with some of its chapters available for reading right here in Japanese.
6. Oni no Hanayome Shinkon-hen: Kieta Ayakashi no Honnou Vol. 3 (↓54.27%)
by Kureha
Volume Information
Release Date: July 28, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,472
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
Oni no Hanayome Shinkon-hen: Kieta Ayakashi no Honnou Volume 3 has sold 41,674 copies in its first 17 days.
7. Isekai Walking Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Aruku Hito and (Illustrator) Yuunitto
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,314
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Additional Comments
The volume title is Reflet Ryuu Oukoku-hen.
Isekai Walking‘s was seen with its 3rd volume selling 4,936 copies in its first three days while its 1st volume sold 3,768 copies in three days between April 4 and April 10, 2022. However, the series failed to chart on any of Oricon’s lists with Volume 2. The 5,314 copies sold for Volume 5 represents a stable outcome for the series with slightly less intensity against Volume 3.
It also has a Manga adaptation by artist Kei Ogawa that is serializing in Magazine pocket since November 14, 2022. Some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese.
8. Shousetsu Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai Guren no Kenki: Flame Sword Princess (NEW)
by (Author) Yuusaku Igarashi and (Illustration) Hotechige
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,168
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 10, 2023
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
9. Toaru Anbu no Item Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuma Kamachi and (Illustration) Nilitsu
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,803
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Additional Comments
Toaru Anbu no Item was last seen with its 1st volume at 4,184 copies sold in its first three days in March 2023. The latest outcome is not as great as its last.
10. Reitetsu Elite na Koukuu Jieikan wa Ichizu na Shuaai wo Tsuranuku: Migawari Tsuma nanoni Akachan wo Yadoshimashita (NEW)
by (Author) Murasaki Nishino and (Illustration) Yuutsuzu Amaji
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,334
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 10, 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
11. Tensai Pilot wa Kousai 0-nichi no Niizuma ni Koukatsu na Dekiai wo Kizamu (NEW)
by (Author) Ryuu Hazuki and (Illustration) Yoshiyuki Asajima
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,324
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 10, 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
12. Yowaki MAX Reijou nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Hiro Oda and (Illustration) Tsubasa.v
Volume Information
Release Date: August 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,281
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Analysis
There are no direct comparisons against the two-day sales of Yowaki MAX Reijou nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta Volume 6. However, the 3,281 copies lack the momentum as shown by Volume 4 and Volume 5 due to lower average per day sales. Sales may pick up the following week, therefore it is best to observe its performance then.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation ongoing since February 2021, published in Flos Comic with some of its chapters available for free right here in Japanese.
13. Keiyakuzuma Shikkaku to Itta Oresama Onzoushi no Dekiai ga Afurete Mitasaremashita (NEW)
by (Author) Naomi Satsuki and (Illustration) Kyou Kitazawa
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,169
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 10, 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
14. Binwan Gekai wa Karisome Konyakusha wo Kono Te de Aishi Metoru: Omae wa Dare ni mo Watasanai (NEW)
by (Author) Kaoru Kurenai and (Illustration) Aruto Kurage
Volume Information
Release Date: August 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,142
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 10, 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
15. S-kyuu Boukensha ga Ayumu Michi: Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shounen wa Shin no Nouryoku “Buki Master” ni Kakuseishi, Yagate Sekai Saikyou e Itaru (NEW)
by (Author) Satou and (Illustration) Yuu Hitaki
Volume Information
Release Date: August 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,056
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 9, 2023
Label: GA 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
Addendum (BOOKS)
Rito Kousaka Art Book “Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon” (NEW)
by Rito Kousaka, Tsukiho Tsukioka and Akumi Agitogi
Category: Book
Book Rank: 6
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: August 10, 2023
Price: 1,818 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,550
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Gridman Universe Heroine Archive [Special Limited Edition] (NEW)
by Febri Editorial Department
Category: Book
Book Rank: 10
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Release date: August 10, 2023
Price: 3,900 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,662
Link (JPN): CDJapan
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Silent Witch
Previous Chart: Jul. 31 – Aug. 6
Follow-up Chart: Aug. 14 – Aug. 20
Source: Oricon
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