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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. Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Author) Takata and (Illustration) Tom Osabe
Volume Information
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,942
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Additional Comments
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta last made an appearance with Volume 3 in December 2023 selling 3,580 copies in its first five days. The latest outcome of its 4th volume presents a major upgrade over its 3rd volume.
2. Kekkaishi no Ichirinka Vol. 3 (↓70.75%)
by (Author) Kureha and (Illustration) Bodax
Volume Information
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,784
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
Taking into account its pre-release sales, the total number of copies sold has now reached 32,938.
3. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Vol. 9 (↓55.22%)
by (Author) Nigojuu and (Illustration) Umibouzu
Volume Information
Release Date: May 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,243
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Additional Comments
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Volume 9 has sold 16,952 copies in its first 11 days.
4. Youheidan no Ryouriban Vol. 16 (NEW)
by (Author) Kou Kawai and (Illustration) Doiji Shiki
Volume Information
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 770 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,820
Link (JPN): Vol. 16
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Oct. 31, 2016
Label: Hero 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
Youheidan no Ryouriban last made its breach in October 2021 with Volume 13 selling 4,465 copies in its first three days. The series failed to chart thereafter with Volume 14 and Volume 15. Its latest result presents a downgrade of what was achieved with its 13th volume.
5. Ikusamonogatari (↓38.71%)
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: 3,750
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Ikusamonogatari has now achieved 27,336 copies sold in its first 19 days.
6. Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine (↓15.60%)
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: 3,571
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Detective Conan: Kurogane no Submarine has sold 76,502 copies in its first 52 days.
7. Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyou Party Ikuseijutsu Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsukikage and (Illustration) Chiiko
Volume Information
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,508
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Additional Comments
This is Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai’s first ever appearance on any of Oricon’s lists since the Blog began tracking.
The series also has an ongoing Manga adaptation by artist Rai Hebino which is serialized in ComicWalker with some of its chapters available for reading here in Japanese for free.
8. Maou no Atotsugi Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsuyoshi Yoshioka and (Illustration) Seiji Kikuchi
Volume Information
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,457
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Additional Comments
A related title of Kenja no Mago by the same author and illustrator.
Maou no Atotsugi was last seen with its 1st volume in November 2022 selling 3,482 copies in its first six days.
9. Bastard Swordman (NEW)
by (Author) James Richman and (Illustration) Daichi Matsuse
Volume Information
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,398
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 30, 2023
Label: N/A
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. Shikkaku kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madoushidou!: Jumon Kaihatsu Tokidoki Senki Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Story) Gamei Hitsuji and (Art) Saika Fushimi
Volume Information
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,285
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Aug. 30, 2019
Label: GC Novels
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 200,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
Shikkaku kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madoushidou! last made an appearance with Volume 5 at 3,643 copies sold in its first five days.
The work also has an ongoing Manga adaptation by artist Saika Fushimi that is being serialized in Comic Ride with more information about it can be accessed via its official web page here. You can check out its first chapter for free in Japanese right here.
11. Naze ka S-kyuu Bijo-tachi no Wadai ni Ore ga Agaru Ken (NEW)
by (Author) Konatsu Wakioka and (Illustration) magako
Volume Information
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,116
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jun. 1, 2023
Label: Kadokawa Sneaker 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. Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Sakura Sakuragi and (Illustration) clear
Volume Information
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,102
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Analysis
The 7th volume of Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite has experienced a 30.20% and 21.80% decrease in copies sold compared to Volume 4 and Volume 5, respectively. However, if it had been on sale for one more day here, it might have surpassed the sales of Volume 6, which sold 3,587 copies in its first five days.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation ongoing since August 2021, serialized in Young Ace UP by artist Tsuguharu Miyuki of which its first chapter can be read for free right here in Japanese.
13. Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Author) Yukidaruma and (Illustration) Fal Maro
Volume Information
Release Date: May 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 790 yen
Publisher: Futabasha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,048
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: May 29, 2015
Label: Monster Bunko M-yu 01-21
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
This is Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou’s first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog has since tracked.
A Manga adaptation of the work is also available and ongoing by artist Suzume Yamaneko, serialized in Monster Comics. You can check out some of the chapters in Japanese for free right here.
14. Kiwamete Gouman taru Akuyaku Kizoku no Shogyou (NEW)
by (Author) Yukiha Kuroyuki and (Illustration) Uodenim
Volume Information
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,933
Link (JPN): CDJapan
15. Doku no Ou: Saikyou no Chikara ni Kakusei Shita Ore wa Biki-tachi o Shitagae, Hatsujou Harem no Aruji to Naru Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) LeonarD and (Illustration) Won
Volume Information
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Estimated number of copies sold: 2,903
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Addendum (BOOKS)
Kimetsu no Yaiba Illustration Kiroku-shuu Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) ufotable and (Original) Koyoharu Gotouge
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: June 2, 2023
Price: 1,800 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,785
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
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Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta
Previous Chart: May 22 – May 28
Follow-up Chart: Jun. 5 – Jun. 11
Source: Oricon
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