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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 17
1. Suzume no Tojimari (↓9.20%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,105
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 270,882 copies sold in its first 96 days
2. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑14.75%)
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: 13,350
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the past four weeks, it has sold 45,169 copies.
3. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Vol. 26 (NEW)
by (Author) Rifujin na Magonote and (Illustration) Sirotaka
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,146
Link (JPN): Vol. 26
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 23, 2014
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
The series last made its appearance with Volume 25, selling 5,089 copies in its first 2 days back in September 2021.
The series was adapted into a TV Anime series by Studio Bind that was split into two cours, aired from January 11 to March 22, 2021, for Part 1 and from October 4 to December 20, 2021, for Part 2. A sequel to its TV Anime series is currently in the works with Studio Bind set to return to animate the show.
4. Koukyuu no Kenshi Nyokan Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Author) Haruka Ono and (Illustration) Lemon Natsume
Volume Information
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,787
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Additional Comments
The series made an appearance with Volume 3 at 7,818 copies sold in its first 6 days. The latest volume improves by 12.39% over its last.
It also has a Manga adaptation by artist Akihito Ono which is serialized in Media Factory with some of its chapters available for reading right here in Japanese.
5. Shousetsu Usotsuki Majo to Haiiro Niji (NEW)
by Soraru
Volume Information
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,500 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,750
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 22, 2022
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
6. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Special Book (NEW)
by (Author) Rifujin na Magonote and (Illustration) Sirotaka
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,622
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
The Special Book contains newly written stories including a number of bonuses including:
- A chronological table of the series
- A chronology of Rudeus’ life story
- A congratulatory message to celebrate the completion of the story
- Gorgeous short stories from the Manga adaptation authors, Yuka Fujikawa, Shouko Iwami, Kazusa Yoneda and Take Higake.
- A compilation of 38 short stories
- More than 25 pages of limited short stories
- A huge volume that contains memories, stories and characters’ secret stories from the time of serialization
7. Kimetsu no Yaiba Novelize: Kanao to Muichirou! Inochi wo Kaketa Tatakai-hen (NEW)
by (Original・Art) Koyoharu Gotouge and (Author) Makimi Hano
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 850 yen
Publisher: Shuiesha
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,738
Link (JPN): CDJapan
8. Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Vol. 5 (↓52.13%)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) Kana Ishida
Volume Information
Release Date: November 10, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,162
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Additional Comments
Physical sales for Zoku Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Magian Company Volume 5 have hit 42,700 copies in its first 18 days.
9. Shousetsu Ban Touken Ranbu Musou (NEW)
by (Author) Hajime Tanaka and (Original) Touken Ranbu Online (DMM GAMES / NITRO PLUS)
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,500 yen
Publisher: Home-sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,852
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 25, 2022
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
10. Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko Vol. 12 (↓50.84%)
by (Author) Roy and (Illustration) Ririnra
Volume Information
Release Date: November 18, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,811
Link (JPN): Vol. 12
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Sep. 22, 2017
Label: HJ NOVELS
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 14,598 in its first 10 days.
11. 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: 4,734
Link (JPN): First Part
Additional Comments
It was the second bestseller in terms of volume on Oricon’s yearly Light Novel sales ranking in 2021, selling 258,988 copies. The series also has a Manga adaptation that serialized in Shueisha’s Ultra Jump magazine from June 2019 to February 2021 by artist Tomo Taketomi of which more information about it can be found here. You can also read its first chapter for free in Japanese right here.
A-1 Pictures will be adapting the work into an Anime film set to release soon on December 23, 2022 which may have been the reason for its re-emergence on the chart. The same can be said for its Final Part below.
12. Youma to Geboku no Keiyaku Jouken Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Michiru Fushino
Volume Information
Release Date: November 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,164
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Apr. 23, 2021
Label: Kadokawa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
Additional Comments
Youma to Geboku no Keiyaku Jouken also has a Manga adaptation available by artist SIO that is serialized in KADOKAWA’s Tatesc magazine of which some of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here.
13. Sasaki to Pii-chan Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Buncololi and (Illustration) Kantoku
Volume Information
Release Date: November 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,137
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2021
Publication Date (Web Novel): Dec. 4, 2018
Label: MF Bunko J
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
N/A
Awards:
Won 1st place at the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2022 (Tankoubon)
Analysis
Copies sold for Sasaki to Pii-chan Volume 6 sees the series highest turnout among its latest three volumes as its 3-day performance of 4,137 copies is higher than the 3,646 copies sold for Volume 4. In addition, had the latest volume gone two days longer, it would have sold more than the 5,472 copies made by Volume 5 in its first 5 days.
Additional Comments
The series has a Manga adaptation ongoing by artist Oshou Pureji that is serialized in Shounen Ace Plus of which some of its chapters can be read here in Japanese for free. It will also be adapted into a TV Anime series on an unannounced date.
14. Kagami no Kojou Final 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: 4,101
Link (JPN): Final Part
15. Asakusa Oniyome Nikki Vol. 11 (↓69.59%)
by (Author) Midori Yuma and (Illustration) Ayatoki
Volume Information
Release Date: November 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,951
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Additional Comments
Copies sold in its first 13 days have hit 16,944.
16. Hebi Juujin no Ai Aru Shuuchaku Jijou Nigedashita Watashi, Kichiku Kyokuchou ni Kyousei (Kari) Konyaku saseraremashita (NEW)
by (Author) Isshin Momokado and (Illustration) Kaoru Harugano
Volume Information
Release Date: November 21, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,860
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Oct. 20, 2017
Label: Ichijinsha Bunko Iris
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A
17. 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: 3,804
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
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Previous Chart: Nov. 14 – Nov. 20
Follow-up Chart: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
Source: Oricon
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