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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 16
1. Suzume no Tojimari (↓2.18%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,235
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 398,335 copies sold in its first 138 days.
2. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↓9.82%)
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: 16,730
Link (JPN): First Part
3. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↓9.53%)
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: 15,052
Link (JPN): Final Part
4. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↓2.80%)
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: 9,818
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the past ten weeks, it has sold 102,183 copies.
5. Kishibe Rohan wa Taorenai Tanpen Shousetsu-shuu (↓29.26%)
by (Author) Ballad Kitaguni and (Original) Hirohiko Araki
Volume Information
Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 860 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,169
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2022
Label: JUMP j 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
Additional Comments
Copies sold including its pre-release sales have now hit 45,318.
6. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku, Manmaru, Gourmet Fest! (↓26.78%)
by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto
Volume Information
Release Date: December 14, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,777
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 36,444 in its first 26 days.
7. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Vol. 5 (↓71.04%)
by (Author) Daisuke Aizawa and (Illustration) Touzai
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,480
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 5, 2018
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 3,500,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 28,853 in its first 12 days.
8. Kore wa Keihi de Ochimasen! Vol. 10 (↓32.86%)
by (Author) Yuuko Aoki (Illustrator) uki
Volume Information
Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,991
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 26,464 copies in its first 20 days.
9. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↓5.16%)
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: 4,777
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. Ryuujin to Iinazuke no Akai Hana Shirushi: Kamigami no Tame no Machi (↓52.61%)
by Kureha
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 580 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,242
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jun. 28, 2022
Label: Starts Publishing Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 including Manga and digital (Source)
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 11,022 copies in its first 12 days.
11. Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Akatsuki no Shashu (NEW)
by (Author) Kana Akatsuki and (Illustration) Suou
Volume Information
Release Date: January 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
The series was last seen with its volumes, Natsu no Mai’s First Part and Second Part back in July 2022 that sold 6,388 copies and 6,072 copies each in their first 3 days.
Shunkashuutou Daikousha also has a Manga adaptation available by artist Nappa Komatsuda that has been serialized since July 23 via Lala magazine.
12. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Vol. 14 (↓73.93%)
by (Author) Kinosuke Naitou and (Illustration) Yasumo
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,689
Link (JPN): Vol. 14
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 17,839 copies in its first 12 days.
13. Kagami no Kojou (N/A)
by Mizuki Tujimura
Volume Information
Release Date: May 11, 2017
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,800 yen
Publisher: Poplar-sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,669
Link (JPN): CDJapan
14. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 32 (↓57.12%)
by (Author) Tappei Nagatsuki and (Illustration) Shinichirou Otsuka
Volume Information
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,553
Link (JPN): Vol. 32
Additional Comments
Copies sold for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Volume 32 have reached 21,471 in its first 17 days.
15. 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: 3,410
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
16. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Aalya-san Vol. 5 (N/A)
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: 3,073
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!
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!
Featured Image: Shunkashuutou Daikousha
Previous Chart: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Follow-up Chart: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15
Source: Oricon
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