Japan Top 15 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: February 13 – February 19, 2023

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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. Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and (Illustration) 日出的小太陽

Volume Information

Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 2,000 yen
Publisher: Frontier Works
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,261
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 4, 2021
Label: Daria Series uni
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 400,000 for Japanese edition (Source)

Additional Comments

It was last seen with Volume 1 at 19,973 copies sold in its first 3 days back in July 2022.


2. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Author) Fujino Oumori and (Illustration) Kiyotaka Haimura

Volume Information

Release Date: February 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,467
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2014
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 for entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Its previous volume was released way back on July 13, 2019. It is expecting Volume 14 to be out on March 14, 2023.

The series, which serves as a side story of Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka also has a Manga adaptation by artist Takashi Yagi that is serializing in Square Enix’s Gangan Joker magazine of which more information can be obtained, plus, the first chapter can be read in Japanese right here.

In 2017, the work received an Anime adaptation by J.C.Staff that aired from April 15 to July 1.


3. Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes Vol. 19 (NEW)
by Mai Mochizuki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Futabasha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,609
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 16, 2015
Label: Futabasha Bunko mo 17-27
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): J-Novel Club

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes Volume 19’s 15,609 copies in its first 5 days is not as good as Volume 18’s 15,222 copies in its first 4 days and only serves as a slight improvement over the 4-day sales of Volume 17’s 14,924 copies sold.

Additional Comments

The volume is titled “Ogamiya-san to Kanteishi”.

In Summer 2018, the series received a 12-episode Anime TV series adaptation by studio Seven and a Manga serialization is currently ongoing by artist Ichiha Akizuki through the Monthly Action magazine of which some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese.


4. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Ketsu Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Wataru Watari and (Illustration) Ponkan⑧

Volume Information

Release Date: February 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 760 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 14,073
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 17, 2021
Label: Gagaga Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 worldwide for entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Also known as Yui’s Story Volume 2.

The work also appeared for Volume 1 back in September 2021 at 23,817 copies sold in its first 3 days.


5. Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Touya and (Art) Mahito Aobe

Volume Information

Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Earth Star Entertainment
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,951
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 15, 2019
Label: Earth Star Novel
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

When compared to Volume 6 that also charted at 5 days of sales, Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu Volume 8 noted a 17.07% improvement in debut sales to 12,951 copies. That said, the latest volume is still slightly under Volume 7’s 12,639 copies sold in its first 4 days.

Additional Comments

It was adapted into a Manga series by artist Mahito Aobe that is serializing in Comic Earth☆Star with some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese. The Light Novel is also available officially in English, published by Airship.


6. Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu Zero Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Touya and (Illustration) chibi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Earth Star Entertainment
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,225
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jul. 15, 2022
Label: Earth Star Novel
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 1,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

The work serves as the prequel to the main storyline, Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu and was also seen with Volume 1 back in July 2022 at 5,443 copies sold in its first 3 days.


7. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Chigiri・Reo・Rin (↓2.45%)
by (Author) Momo Moegi and (Original) Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Volume Information

Release Date: January 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,369
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: October 17, 2022
Label: KC Deluxe
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 13,000,000 for the entire series (Source)


8. Kidnap Kidding: Aoiro Savant to Zaregotozukai no Musume (↓74.46%)
by (Author) Nisio Isin and (Illustration) take

Volume Information

Release Date: February 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,050 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,235
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 15, 2008
Label: Kodansha Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has reached 35,560 in its first 12 days.


9. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↓8.15%)
by (Author) Momo Moegi and (Original) Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Volume Information

Release Date: October 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,749
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: October 17, 2022
Label: KC Deluxe
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. Fate/Strange Fake Vol. 8 (↓37.98%)
by (Author) Ryougo Narita, (Illustration) Shizuki Morii and (Original) TYPE-MOON

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,503
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 10, 2015
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 16,989 copies in its first 10 days.


11. Eighty-Six Ep. 12 (↓37.08%)
by (Author) Asato Asato and (Illustration) Shirabi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,097
Link (JPN): Ep. 12

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 10, 2017
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold has reached 15,787 in its first 10 days.


12. Shin Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Cygnus no Otome-tachi Vol. 5 (↓43.99%)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) La-na

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,619
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 9, 2021
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000, 12,000,000 for the main novel series (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has achieved 15,651 copies sold in its first 10 days.


13. Kouka Koukyuu Monogatari Dai Rei-maku 6, Tsuioku no Iwai Uta (NEW)
by (Author) Kana Yukimura and (Illustration) Takashi Kiriya

Volume Information

Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,410
Link (JPN): Dai Rei-maku 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 15, 2015
Label: Fujimi L Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,500,000 including digital and Manga (Source)

Additional Comments

It was last seen with its main storyline Volume 14 at 6,965 copies sold in its first 3 days.

The series also has a Manga adaptation that is ongoing by artist Ai Kurimi, serialized in the Princess magazine by Akita Shoten. You can obtain more information about the work through its official webpage right here whereas the first fourteen chapters of its Manga have been made freely available for reading right here in Japanese (click here for direct access to Chapter 1).


14. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol. 18 [Regular Edition] (↓25.50%)
by (Author) Fujino Omori and (Illustration) Suzuhito Yasuda

Volume Information

Release Date: January 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 840 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,297
Link (JPN): Vol. 18 [Regular Edition]

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2013
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume including that of the last three week’s have now reached 68,865.


15. Suzume no Tojimari (↓19.82%)
by Makoto Shinkai

Volume Information

Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,734
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: More than 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Physical sales in Japan have hit 446,329 copies sold in its first 180 days.


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Previous Chart: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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