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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 (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. Suzume no Tojimari (↓26.70%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,465
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 297,347 copies sold in its first 103 days.
2. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Sun Sun Sun and (Art) Momoco
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,973
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Feb. 27, 2021
Label: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
N/A
Awards:
Ranked 9th at the 2022’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!
Analysis
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san’s 4-day sales for Volume 5 is clearly much stronger than the outcome of Volume 4.5 in its first 3 days which sold 14,191 copies. Although the latest volume may have done slightly worse than the 3-day sales of Volume 4 amid its higher average per day, it does seem to have a higher advantage against Volume 2’s 3-day sales of 17,661 copies.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation by artist Saho Tanamachi which is serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine pocket of which some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese.
3. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↓22.36%)
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: 10,365
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the past five weeks, it has sold 55,534 copies.
4. Chou no Haoto Nijuu Rasen Vol. 15 (NEW)
by (Author) Rieko Yoshihara and (Illustration) Yamimaru Enjin
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,841
Link (JPN): Vol. 15
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jun. 1, 2001
Label: Chara 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
5. Kenja no Mago Vol. 17 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsuyoshi Yoshioka and (Illustration) Seiji Kikuchi
Volume Information
Release Date: November 29, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,181
Link (JPN): Vol. 17
Analysis
When compared to the 6-day sales of Volume 14, the 17th volume of Kenja no Mago is down by 25.36%, but it would have had a better performance than Volume 16 had it chart a day longer. Volume 16 sold 6,854 copies in its first 7 days. Nevertheless, Volume 17’s performance is still much lower than what the series produced for Volume 13 at 9,056 copies sold in its first 5 days.
Additional Comments
Note that the 17th volume is titled “Eien Mukyuu no Eiyuutan”
The title also has a Manga adaptation available by artist Ogata Shunsuke that is published in KADOKAWA’s Young Ace UP magazine of which more information about the work can be found here via its official web page and its first chapter can be read for free here in Japanese.
In 2019, the title was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by SILVER LINK. from April 10 to June 26.
6. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Sorezore no Michi (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuyoshi Yamamoto and (Illustration) Koji Inada
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 880 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,921
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 2, 2022
Label: JUMP j BOOKS
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
7. Waga Homura ni Hirefuse Sekai ep. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Hiyoko Sumeragi and (Illustration) Mika Pikazo, mocha
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,179
Link (JPN): Ep. 1
Additional Comments
Note that the volume is titled “Maou-jou, Moyashitemita” or “I Tried Burning Down the Demon’s Castle”.
The series also has a Manga adaptation available by artist Koyuki of which its Chapter 0 can be read here via Comic Walker for free in Japanese.
8. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Vol. 26 (↓59.76%)
by (Author) Rifujin na Magonote and (Illustration) Sirotaka
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,887
Link (JPN): Vol. 26
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 23, 2014
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has hit 17,033 in its first 10 days.
9. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↓3.82%)
by Mizuki Tujimura
Volume Information
Release Date: March 5, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 780 yen
Publisher: Poplar-sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,553
Link (JPN): First Part
10. Chou Nankan Dungeon de 10-mannen Shugyou Shita Kekka, Sekai Saikyou ni: Saijaku Munou no Gekokujou Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Rikisui and (Illustration) Luna Lia
Volume Information
Release Date: November 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Futabasha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,149
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 28, 2022
Label: Monster 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
Additional Comments
It last appeared with its 2nd volume on Oricon’s Top 10 at 3,776 copies sold in its first 4 days back in June 2022.
11. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↓3.71%)
by Mizuki Tujimura
Volume Information
Release Date: March 5, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 780 yen
Publisher: Poplar-sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,949
Link (JPN): Final Part
12. Kimetsu no Yaiba Novelize: Kanao to Muichirou! Inochi wo Kaketa Tatakai-hen (↓35.95%)
by (Original・Art) Koyoharu Gotouge and (Author) Makimi Hano
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 850 yen
Publisher: Shuiesha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,675
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 9,413 in its first 10 days.
13. Maou no Atotsugi (NEW)
by (Author) Tsuyoshi Yoshioka and (Illustration) Seiji Kikuchi
Volume Information
Release Date: November 29, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,482
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
A related title of Kenja no Mago by the same author and illustrator.
14. Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni narimashita Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Nagawasabi 64 and (Illustration) Kawaku
Volume Information
Release Date: November 29, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,651
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Analysis
This is Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni narimashita’s best performance among its latest three volumes. The 3,651 copies sold for Volume 5 is 2.56% and 19.08% stronger than the 3,560 copies and 3,066 copies sold for Volumes 15 and 16.
Additional Comments
The series has a Manga adaptation by artist Tomo Hirokawa that is serialized in Dengeki Comic Regulus where some of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here.
15. Tensei shitara Suterareta ga, Hirowarete Tanoshiku Ikite imasu. (NEW)
by Toroneko
Volume Information
Release Date: November 30, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,234
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 30, 2022
Label: Regina Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
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Previous Chart: Nov. 21 – Nov. 27
Follow-up Chart: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11
Source: Oricon
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