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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 16
1. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Part 5: Megami no Keshin Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Miya Kazuki and (Illustration) You Shiina
Volume Information
Release Date: December 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: TO Books
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,072
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2015
Label: TO Books Ranobe
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
8,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
1st place at the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2023 for Tankoubon
Analysis
The 10th volume reported 6.46% stronger sales than Volume 8, both in their first 2 days. It also sold higher than the 22,608 copies for Volume 6 in its first 6 days back in August 2021.
Additional Comments
A Manga adaptation is also available of which some of its chapters are available right here in Japanese for free.
In 2019, it received a 14-episode TV Anime adaptation by Ajia-Do which the studio then went on to produce its next two seasons.
2. Suzume no Tojimari (↓17.60%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,806
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 319,153 copies sold in its first 110 days.
3. Seishun Buta Yarou wa My Student no Yume wo Minai (NEW)
by (Author) Hajime Kamoshida and (Illustration) Keiji Mizoguchi
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,341
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 10, 2014
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,000,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
The series was adapted into a 13-episode TV Anime series by studio CloverWorks that aired from October 2018 to December 27, 2018. In June 2019, it received a sequel and film adaptation by the same studio. It was recently announced in September 2022 that a new sequel film is in the works by CloverWorks, though its actual release date has so far not been disclosed (as of the time of writing).
4. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san Vol. 5 (↓50.26%)
by (Author) Sun Sun Sun and (Art) Momoco
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,924
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!
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 35,897 in its first 11 days.
5. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↓13.56%)
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: 8,960
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the past six weeks, it has sold 64,494 copies.
6. Isekai Walking Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Aruku Hito and (Illustrator) Yuunitto
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,936
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 8, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Books
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
The volume title is Effa Madou Kokka Sansaku-hen.
The series last made an appearance with its 1st volume in April 2022, selling 3,768 copies in its first 3 days.
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.
7. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↑7.82%)
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: 4,909
Link (JPN): First Part
8. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↑10.48%)
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: 4,363
Link (JPN): Final Part
9. Adachi to Shimamura Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Hitoma Iruma and (Illustration) Nozomi Ousaka
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,639
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Oct. 10, 2012
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
The series last made an appearance with Volume 10 at 4,188 copies sold in its first 3 days in September 2021.
It got a 12 episodes long Anime adaptation back in October 2020, and a Manga adaptation was re-introduced in 2019 after the first one ended in 2017. If you are interested, feel free to check out its Manga’s 1st chapter available here for free (in Japanese).
10. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (N/A)
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: 3,215
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
11. Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei shita Deshi-tachi ga Ore wo Hottekurenai Ken Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Shigeru Sagazaki and (Illustration) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
Volume Information
Release Date: December 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,127
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Additional Comments
This is the first time that the Light Novel has ever appeared on the Top 10 since the Blog began tracking.
The series also has a Manga adaptation by artist Kazuki Satou that is serialized in Young Champion Magazine by Akita Shoten. You can check out its first chapter in Japanese right here.
12. Chou no Haoto Nijuu Rasen Vol. 15 (↓60.81%)
by (Author) Rieko Yoshihara and (Illustration) Yamimaru Enjin
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,073
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
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 10,914 in its first 11 days.
13. Waga Homura ni Hirefuse Sekai ep. 1 (↓41.17%)
by (Author) Hiyoko Sumeragi and (Illustration) Mika Pikazo, mocha
Volume Information
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,047
Link (JPN): Ep. 1
Additional Comments
The volume has hit 8,226 copies sold in its first 11 days.
14. Lycoris Recoil Ordinary Days Vol. 1 (N/A)
by (Author) Asaura, (Illustration) Imigimuru and (Plan, Original, Supervision) Spider Lily
Volume Information
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,021
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
15. Zenryaku, Yama Kurashi wo Hajimemashita. (NEW)
by (Author) Asagi and (Illustration) Shino
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,613
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 9, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
16. Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Tamamaru and (Illustration) Kinta
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,350
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Analysis
Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life was last seen with Volumes 5 and 6 at 8,608 copies and 6,833 copies sold in their first 5 days and 7 days. Because the 7th volume had produced quite a low average per day outcome, it would be hard for the volume to overtake the past two volumes even if it were to go 2 to 4 days longer.
Additional Comments
A Manga adaptation of the Light Novel by artist Tamamaru is also available through Dengeki Comic Regulus of which several of its chapters are available for free right here in Japanese.
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Previous Chart: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
Follow-up Chart: Dec. 12 – Dec. 18
Source: Oricon
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