Japan Top 15 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: November 6 – November 12, 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. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 21 [Regular Edition] (↓80.70%)
by (Author) Fuse and (Illustration) Mitz Vah

Volume Information

Release Date: October 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,000 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,168
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 30, 2014
Label: GC Novels
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 30,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Without including the pre-release sales of Volume 21, the volume has sold 75,226 copies in its first 14 days, the series’ weakest performance thus far since Volume 15 considering it has the longest days of sales here. To compare, Volume 15 was able to produce 83,689 copies sold in its first 9 days whereas Volume 16 and Volume 20 were at 93,997 copies and 88,099 copies sold in their first 10 days.

If we include the pre-release sales of Volume 21, that would bring its total lifetime sales as of November 12, 2023, to 96,374 copies, which is a better outcome but slightly less than its past volumes. To compare, Volume 18 was at 101,700 copies sold in its first 12 days.

2. Yotsugogurashi Vol. 16 (NEW)
by (Author) Himari Hino and (Illustration) Oriko Sakura

Volume Information

Release Date: November 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,550
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 15, 2018
Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,900,000 (Source)

Analysis

It is quite apparent that Yotsugogurashi‘s overall performance showcases a strong decline in sales trend. Volume 16’s 10,550 copies sold is the weakest amongst its latest six volumes having sold less than Volume 11 to Volume 15 by 43.61%, 36.94%, 23.74%, 31.26% and 26.35% respectively. Note, all volumes you see in the graph below are in their first five days.

Additional Comments

The volume is titled “Kibou wo Tsukamu Yuuki”.

Yotsugogurashi also has a Manga adaptation that is currently ongoing and serialized in KADOKAWA’s Comptiq magazine by artist Oriko Sakura. You can find more information about it here via its official webpage or read the first chapter in Japanese right here.

3. Sword Art Online IF Official Novel Anthology (NEW)
by (Author) Reki Kawahara and (Illustration) abec

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 800 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,741
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 10, 2023
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 30,000,000 worldwide (Source)

Additional Comments

Depicts the world of Sword Art Online concentrating on the idea of “What If”.

4. Kyuutei no Majinaishi Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Akumi Agitogi

Volume Information

Release Date: November 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: Poplar Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,175
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 1, 2020
Label: Poplar Bunko Pureful
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

Note that the volume is titled “Shuujitsu no Saikai ni Tsukiyo no Doku Noroi”.

Kyuutei no Majinaishi was last seen with its Shinmai Miko to Shoujyou no Naku Yoru volume that sold 6,172 copies in its first six days between September 5 and September 11, 2022. The 7,175 copies sold for its 4th volume marks a 16.25% climb over its last.

The work is by the same author of Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon and has a Manga adaptation available of which some of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here.

5. Shakugan no Shana S Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Author) Yashichiro Takahashi and (Illustration) Noizi Itou

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,246
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 10, 2006
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 10,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Note that it has been 11 years since the last volume of Shakugan no Shana. The volume depicts Shana and Yuuji’s adventure in a new world.

6. Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Aki no Mai Vol. 4 (Part 1) (NEW)
by (Author) Kana Akatsuki and (Illustration) Suou

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 760 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,711
Link (JPN): Vol. 4 (Part 1)

Light Novel Information

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

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 500,000 + digital as of November 2023 (Source)

Analysis

When we compare Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Aki no Mai Part 1 and Part 2 separately against Natsu no Mai Part 1 and Part 2, Aki no Mai Part 1 has sold 10.60% and 5.95% less than Natsu no Mai Part 1 and Part 2 whilst Aki no Mai Part 2 has sold 13.07% and 8.55% less than Natsu no Mai Part 1 and Part 2. When the two latest volumes are compared side by side, Aki no Mai Part 1 has sold 2.85% more than the Part 2. Note that in between Natsu no Mai and Aki no Mai volumes, another volume titled “Akatsuki no Shashu” was released in January 2023 selling 4,022 copies in its first two days.

Additional Comments

Shunkashuutou Daikousha also has a Manga adaptation available by artist Nappa Komatsuda that has been serialized since July 23 via Lala magazine. You can check out some of the chapters here in Japanese.

7. Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Aki no Mai Vol. 4 (Part 2) (NEW)
by (Author) Kana Akatsuki and (Illustration) Suou

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 800 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,553
Link (JPN): Vol. 4 (Part 2)

Light Novel Information

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

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 500,000 + digital as of November 2023 (Source)

8. Shousetsu-ban Godzilla -1.0 (NEW)
by Takashi Yamazaki

Volume Information

Release Date: November 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,544
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 8, 2023
Label: Shueisha Orange 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

Note, Honto considers it as Light Novel.

An adaptation of the Godzilla -1.0 (or Godzilla Minus One) film to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Godzilla franchise.

9. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 10 (↓58.66%)
by (Author) Shougo Kinugasa and (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose

Volume Information

Release Date: October 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,159
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 24, 2020
Label: MF Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 8,400,000 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Volume 10 has sold 64,642 copies in its first 19 days.

10. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 14 (↓13.22%)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino

Volume Information

Release Date: September 29, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,597
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 29, 2014
Label: Hero Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 24,000,000 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Volume 14 has reached 94,639 copies sold in its first 45 days.

11. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 1 (↑0.83%)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino

Volume Information

Release Date: August 29, 2014
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 580 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,595
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 29, 2014
Label: Hero Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 24,000,000 + digital (Source)

12. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Vol. 6 (↓80.58%)
by (Author) Daisuke Aizawa and (Illustration) Touzai

Volume Information

Release Date: October 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,155
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 5, 2018
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 5,000,000 as of October 2023 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Including its pre-release sales, Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Volume 6 has sold 35,026 copies.

13. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 2 (N/A)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino

Volume Information

Release Date: January 31, 2015
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,925
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 29, 2014
Label: Hero Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 24,000,000 + digital (Source)

14. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 4 (N/A)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino

Volume Information

Release Date: September 30, 2015
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,629
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 29, 2014
Label: Hero Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 24,000,000 + digital (Source)

15. Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Nu and (Illustration) Mitsuki Koyoi

Volume Information

Release Date: November 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,625
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: June 10, 2022
Label: Tsugikuru Books
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

The overall performance of Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu‘s volumes remain quite stable with Volume 5’s 3,625 copies sold being 4.56% less than Volume 3 and 2.23% more than Volume 4. The series was also seen selling 4,100 copies for Volume 2 in its first six days back in October 2022.

Additional Comments

Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu was adapted into a Manga series in 2023 by artist Seika Ono and is published in Futabasha’s Gaugau Monster. You can check out its first chapter in Japanese for free right here.

As always, if you find any issues with the list above, please do not hesitate to let me know! Also, don’t shy away from dropping a comment or two down below and share your thoughts with us!

Previous Chart: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
Follow-up Chart: Nov. 13 – Nov. 19
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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