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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 17
1. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Shougo Kinugasa and (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,255
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Analysis
When compared to Volume 3 that was also in its first 2 days, Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Volume 9 made its debut selling 16.05% lower at 35,255 copies. Seeing that the average per day sales is still high for Volume 9 here, at 17,628 copies, it only needs to ensure that it retains somewhere around 15,000 copies sold on average to see outcomes similar to the 3-day sales of Volumes 1, 4.5, 6 and 7 which seems to be doable. Therefore, overall, sales are still fairly stable for the series with slight fluctuations here and there.
Additional Comments
The prequel, Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series in July 2017 by studio Lerche who returned to animate the sequel that aired in July 2022. Season 3 is expected to air sometime in 2023. The series also has a Manga adaptation that is ongoing by artist Shia Sasane for 2-nensei-hen that is serialized in KADOKAWA’s Comic Alive magazine. You can check out the 1st volume preview in Japanese right here.
2. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 31,805
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Analysis
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto made its Volume 13 debut selling 16.32% less copies than Volume 9 which was at 38,008 copies sold back in February 2020 in its first 2 days including sales of Volume 9’s Limited Edition copies. Nevertheless, the latest performance is still far, far ahead from Volumes 2 and 5 by 504.31% and 494.15% respectively which made their debuts back in January 2015 and April 2016. The newest volume may have also had the chance to overtake Volume 12’s 33,193 copies sold in its first 2 days had it gone on sale here an extra day, but it may have faced a slight challenge in doing so against Volumes 10 and 11 which were at 35,885 copies and 37,322 copies sold in their first 3 days.
The series Manga edition was also on its own respective chart, topping the list at 96,639 copies in its first 2 days.
Additional Comments
It received a Manga series adaptation by artist Nekokurage nearly three years after the Light Novel’s first publication, serialized in Big Gangan magazine. More information about the Manga can be obtained right here along with the first chapter that is available for reading for free in Japanese.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto will be receiving a TV Anime series adaptation that is set to broadcast in 2023 (on an unannounced date). The project will be helmed by OLM and TOHO animation STUDIO.
3. Oni no Hanayome Shinkon-hen: Tsuyomaru Miko no Chikara Vol. 2 (NEW)
by Kureha
Volume Information
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 610 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,037
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Oct. 28, 2020
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 (Source)

Additional Comments
Part of the Oni no Hanayome series. The series was seen with Volume 1 with the Shinkon arc back in August 2022 at 15,461 copies sold in just 1 day.
It also has a Manga adaptation by artist Jun Togashi that has been serialized in noicomi since 2021. You can check out the first chapter here in Japanese. Note that the Manga edition’s 2nd volume was also charted on Oricon’s Top 30 for the same week at 65,908 copies sold in its first 3 days.
4. No Game No Life Vol. 12 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Yuu Kamiya
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,094
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Analysis
No Game No Life’s latest volume made its debut at a low (compared to its past volumes) 16,094 copies sold in its first 2 days, 67.31% lower than the 49,228 copies sold it made with Volume 10 back in February 2018. That said, this is the Regular Edition of the volume and the Limited Edition, which is a Melonbooks exclusive, is nowhere to be found on any of Oricon’s lists. This could be due to the fact that Melonbooks does not participate in Oricon’s daily survey as per its list of participating stores here.
Whilst it is true that we are missing out on some data, even with copies sold of its Limited Edition, the performance may still not be as good as its past volumes, particularly the 3-day sales of Volumes 7 and 8. Now, this would be in terms of copies sold, though, seeing the much higher price of Volume 12’s Limited Edition, Volume 12 may be able to register stronger sales in yen.
Note. Volume 12 only Regular Edition
Additional Comments
The volume is titled, Game Kyoudai-tachi wa “Maou” ni Idomu you desu. It also has a Melonbooks Limited Edition that comes with a B2-sized tapestry that costs 2,398 yen (≈17.55 USD).
The title was adapted into a Manga series in January 2013 by artist Mashiro Hiiragi with Part 2 happening nearly four years after Part 1 ended, however, by a different artist, Ryu Naitou. You can check out some of its Manga chapters by visiting Comic Walker here (direct access to Chapter 1 right here) in Japanese for free.
The work was also adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by studio Madhouse that aired from April 9 to June 25, 2014. It then received a prequel film, also by the same studio, in July 2017.
5. Shousetsu Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Yuuya Takashima and (Original) Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 11,885
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

6. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Ketsu Vol. 2 (↓22.41%)
by (Author) Wataru Watari and (Illustration) Ponkan⑧
Volume Information
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 760 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,919
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Additional Comments
The volume has reached 24,992 copies sold in its first 10 days.
7. Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes Vol. 19 (↓40.73%)
by Mai Mochizuki
Volume Information
Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Futabasha
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,251
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 16, 2015
Label: Futabasha Bunko mo 17-27
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): J-Novel Club

Additional Comments
The volume has achieved 24,860 copies sold in its first 12 days.
8. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol. 13 (↓73.68%)
by (Author) Fujino Oumori and (Illustration) Kiyotaka Haimura
Volume Information
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,914
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2014
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 for entire series (Source)

Additional Comments
The volume has sold 28,381 copies in its first 13 days.
9. Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Shouji Goji and (Illustration) booota
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,861
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2018
Publication Date (Web Novel): Oct. 12, 2016
Label: Overlap Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analysis
There are no direct comparisons for the 2-day sales of Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku Volume 11. However, had the volume went on sale 2 days longer, it may have had the chance in outpacing Volume 10’s 6,854 copies sold in 4 days. Prior to that, the series sold 6,721 copies in its first 3 days for Volume 9.
The series’ Manga edition was also on Oricon’s Top 30 list for the same week selling 19,727 copies in its first 2 days.
Additional Comments
The series has a Manga adaptation available by artist Bibi that has been serialized in Comic Gardo since January 2019. Some of its Manga chapters can be read for free in Japanese here.
10. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Chigiri・Reo・Rin (↓30.05%)
by (Author) Momo Moegi and (Original) Muneyuki Kaneshiro
Volume Information
Release Date: January 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,854
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: 13,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

11. Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 2 (↓80.96%)
by (Author) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and (Illustration) 日出的小太陽
Volume Information
Release Date: February 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 2,000 yen
Publisher: Frontier Works
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,570
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Feb. 4, 2021
Label: Daria Series uni
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 400,000 for Japanese edition (Source)

Additional Comments
The volume has sold 34,831 copies in its first 12 days.
12. Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki Vol. 27 (NEW)
by (Author) Howahowa Shiina and (Illustration) Yamaada
Volume Information
Release Date: February 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: AlphaPolis
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,433
Link (JPN): Vol. 27

Analysis
Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki Volume 27’s 5,433 copies sold in its first 5 days is 3.21% less than the 5,613 copies sold for Volume 26. Nevertheless, this is still much stronger than the 3,385 copies sold it registered with Volume 25 back in February 2022 in its first 7 days. Before that, the series was seen with Volume 24 at 3,889 copies sold in its first 3 days.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation by artist Shuusai Rikudou that has been serialized in AlphaPolis Web Manga since June 2014. More about the work can be learned here via its official webpage whereas its first Manga chapter can be read for free here in Japanese.
Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki will be receiving a TV Anime series adaptation though much about the series is still not yet known as of the time of writing.
13. Suzume no Tojimari (↑10.92%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,251
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 451,580 copies sold in its first 187 days.
14. Kidnap Kidding: Aoiro Savant to Zaregotozukai no Musume (↓28.47%)
by (Author) Nisio Isin and (Illustration) take
Volume Information
Release Date: February 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,050 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,175
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 15, 2008
Label: Kodansha 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
Copies sold for the volume has reached 40,735 in its first 19 days.
15. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↓27.03%)
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: 4,925
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

16. Kagami no Kojou First Part (N/A)
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: 4,095
Link (JPN): First Part

17. Honnouji kara Hajimeru Nobunaga to no Tenka Touitsu Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Kankou Hitachinosuke and (Illustration) Ryou Murahashi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,001
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Additional Comments
The series last made its appearance on Oricon sales charts (that the Blog tracks) with Volume 7 at 5,022 copies sold in its first 6 days back in January 2022.
The work was also adapted into a Manga series by artist Ryou Murahashi that has been serialized in Dengeki Daioh since August 2020. You can also check out some of its chapters via Comic Walker here (click here for direct access to Chapter 1) in Japanese for free.
Addendum (BOOKS)
Lycoris Recoil Heroine Archive Chisato & Takina (NEW)
by Febri Editorial Department
Category: Book
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Release date: February 21, 2023
Price: 2,700 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,403
Link (JPN): CDJapan

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Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen
Previous Chart: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5
Source: Oricon
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