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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 17
1. Yotsugogurashi Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Author) Himari Hino and (Illustration) Oriko Sakura
Volume Information
Release Date: March 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,347
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Analysis
Copies sold for Yotsugogurashi sees a recovery of 10.94% for Volume 14 against Volume 13, both in their first 5 days. However, the latest turnout is still less than that of Volume 11 and 12 by 17.97% and 8.27%, respectively.
2. Hoshi no Kirby: Setsuna no Mikiri de Aku wo Tate! (NEW)
by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto
Volume Information
Release Date: March 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,752
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Additional Comments
The Light Novel last made an appearance with Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku, Manmaru, Gourmet Fest! at 11,993 copies sold in its first 5 days. Prior to that, Hoshi no Kirby: Starlight Theatre e Youkoso! sold 9,356 copies in its first 5 days back in March 2022. Then, it sold 9,843 copies in its first 5 days for Nazo to Jiken no Pupupu Train?! no Maki in December 2021.
3. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 13 (↓63.05%)
by (Author) Natsu Hyuuga and (Illustration) Touko Shino
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,533
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have reached 70,846 in its first 16 days.
4. Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu Vol. 9 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Author) Yuka Tachibana and (Illustration) Yasuyuki Shuri
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,106
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Feb. 10, 2017
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 2,200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu was last seen with Volume 8 at 11,574 copies sold in its first 4 days back in March 2022.
The series was also adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series produced by studio Diomedéa that aired back in 2021 from April to June. It is set to return with Season 2 of which it is planned to air some time in 2023. The work also has a Manga adaptation by artist Azuki Fuji that is serialized in Flos Comic of which some of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese here.
5. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen Vol. 9 (↓68.56%)
by (Author) Shougo Kinugasa and (Illustration) Shunsaku Tomose
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,026
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Additional Comments
The volume has sold 77,173 copies in its first 16 days.
6. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Author) Keiichi Sigsawa and (Illustration) Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,643
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 10, 2014
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analysis
When compared to Volume 10, Volume 13 has performed 36.02% worse, selling 8,643 copies compared to 13,508 copies in their first 5 days. The series also saw sales of 15,313 copies and 11,419 copies for Volumes 11 and 13 in their first 5 days and 4 days, respectively, and this is its weakest turnout since Volume 10.
Additional Comments
The volume is the last part of the 5th Squad Jam arc that first began in Volume 11.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online received a TV Anime series adaptation that aired from April to July of 2018, produced by Studio 3Hz. It also possesses a Manga adaptation by artist Tadadi Tamori that is serialized in Dengeki Maoh. You can check out its first chapter in Japanese available on Comic Walker right here.
7. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Chigiri・Reo・Rin (N/A)
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: 8,053
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)

8. No Game No Life Vol. 12 [Regular Edition] (↓60.01%)
by Yuu Kamiya
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,040
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Additional Comments
The Regular Edition of the volume has achieved 44,239 copies sold in its first 16 days.
9. Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita?! Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Touya and (Illustration) Machi Yoi
Volume Information
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,028
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Analysis
This is the best performance so far for Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita?! Volume 5’s performance of 8,028 copies is higher than Volume 3 and 4 that sold 4,127 copies and 5,477 copies sold in their first 7 days and 5 days.
Additional Comments
Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!? was adapted into a Manga series that first began its serialization on February 22, 2022 by artist Ren Sakuma via Manga UP! You learn more about the series through its official webpage here or read its first Manga chapter here in Japanese. The series follows the story of a young noblewoman who is reincarnated as the villainess in a popular otome game, but decides to pursue a different path by choosing the love interest of her choice and changing her fate.
10. Jikanwari Danshi Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Miyo Ichinose and (Illustration) Noto Enoki
Volume Information
Release Date: March 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,159
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Additional Comments
The series was last seen with Volume 9 at 7,772 copies sold in its first 5 days.
11. Oni no Hanayome Shinkon-hen: Tsuyomaru Miko no Chikara Vol. 2 (↓58.68%)
by Kureha
Volume Information
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 610 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,075
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
The volume has reached 37,813 copies sold in its first 17 days.
12. 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: 5,952
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

13. Hyakkakyu no Osouji-gakari: Tensei shita Shinmai Kyuujo, Koukyuu no Onayami Kaiketsu shimasu. Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Ayumi Kurobe and (Illustration) Touko Shino
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,862
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Additional Comments
Hyakkakyu no Osouji-gakari also has a Manga adaptation that is ongoing via Flos Comic by artist shoyu. You can check out some of its chapters right here in Japanese for free.
14. Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Bokuto Uno and (Illustration) Ruria Miyuki
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,615
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Analysis
When compared to volumes with 3 days of sales, Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru Volume 11‘s 4,615 copies represent the series’ weakest turnout so far, selling 37.12%, 44.72%, 23.44%, and 15.35% less than volumes 5, 6, 8, and 10, respectively. The sales of the latest volume are also not as good as volumes 7 and 9, which sold 9,830 copies and 7,368 copies in their first four days, respectively.
Additional Comments
The popular Light Novel series is set to be adapted into a TV Anime series produced by J.C.Staff, with a broadcast date of July 2023. Additionally, the series has also been adapted into a Manga by artist Sakae Esuno, with the first chapter being serialized in Shounen Ace from May 25, 2019. Readers can learn more about the series by visiting its official webpage and can read the first Manga chapter in Japanese here.
15. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Vol. 1 (N/A)
by (Author) Agitogi Akumi and (Illustration) Tsukioka Tsukiho
Volume Information
Release Date: January 15, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,517
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2019
Label: Fujimi L Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 6,500,000 (Source)

16. Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Author) Yashiro and (Illustration) keepout
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,272 yen
Publisher: T.O Books
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,445
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Additional Comments
The series was last seen selling 4,740 copies sold in its first 5 days for Volume 7. It failed to chart for Volume 8.
17. Toaru Anbu no Item (NEW)
by (Author) Kazuma Kamachi and (Illustration) Nilitsu
Volume Information
Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,184
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Additional Comments
Part of the Toaru Majutsu no Index series that revolves around four girls living in what is called the “Dark Side” of Academy City.
Addendum (BOOKS)
ONE PIECE magazine Vol. 16 (↓72.07%)
by Eiichiro Oda
Category: Book
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: March 2, 2023
Price: 1,091 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,725
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

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Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita?!
Previous Chart: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5
Follow-up Chart: Mar. 13 – Mar. 19
Source: Oricon
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