Japan Top 18 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: February 6 – February 12, 2023

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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:

Light Novel Weekly Top 18


1. Kidnap Kidding: Aoiro Savant to Zaregotozukai no Musume (NEW)
by (Author) Nisio Isin and (Illustration) take

Volume Information

Release Date: February 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,050 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,325
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

The follow up volume to Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant to Zaregotozukai that was initially released back in April 2008.


2. Fate/Strange Fake Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Ryougo Narita, (Illustration) Shizuki Morii and (Original) TYPE-MOON

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,486
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 10, 2015
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

Fate/Strange Fake reported 45.36% fewer copies sold than Volume 6’s 19,192 copies, both in their first 3 days. The series was also seen with Volume 7 at 14,121 copies sold in its first 4 days back in March 2022. This makes Volume 6 as the series’ best performer thus far among the latest three volumes in terms of debut sales.

Additional Comments

It received a promotional video by A-1 Pictures in December 2019 that lasted 31 seconds with a new Special episode set to be underway and to be aired this coming July 2023.


3. Shin Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Cygnus no Otome-tachi Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Tsutomu Satou and (Illustration) La-na

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 10,032
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 9, 2021
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000, 12,000,000 for the main novel series (Source)

Analysis

The 10,032 copies sold for Shin Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Cygnus no Otome-tachi Volume 5 could not rebound from the high 15,348 copies sold with Volume 2 back in July 2021, also in its first 3 days. The latest performance is also less than Volume 1’s 12,917 copies sold in its first 2 days. The series successfully charted with Volumes 3 and 4 as well to sell 16,001 copies and 13,551 copies in their first 4 days and 5 days respectively.

Additional Comments

The series has a Manga adaptation that is serialized in Comic Alive by artist La-na of which some of its chapters are available for reading right here in Japanese.


4. Eighty-Six Ep. 12 (NEW)
by (Author) Asato Asato and (Illustration) Shirabi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,690
Link (JPN): Ep. 12

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 10, 2017
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to the 3-day sales of Episode 11, Episode 12 did 20.93% lower, selling below the 10,000 mark. Episode 7 here is much higher due to its longer days of sales of 6 days while Episodes 8 and 9 were lower than Episode 11 prior to the airing of its Anime adaptation. Note that Episode 11 was released after the Anime’s first season broadcast.

Additional Comments

The latest volume is titled “Holy Blue Bullet”.

The series has an ongoing Manga adaptation by artist Motoki Yoshihara that is serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine of which more information can be learned about it here via its official webpage and its first chapter can be read for free right here in Japanese. In January 2021, another Manga adaptation titled “Run Through the Battlefront”, that served as a sequel to the main storyline began its serialization by artist Hakuyo Yamasaki. It, however, is being serialized in Manga UP! instead with more information here, and the first chapter can be read for free right here in Japanese.

In April 2021, A-1 Pictures adapted the work into a TV Anime series with the first cour lasting 11 episodes while the second cour began airing from October 2021. Production issues faced by the project forced the series to end its broadcast later than planned in March of 2022.


5. 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: 8,579
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)


6. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↑95.69%)
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: 7,348
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


7. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol. 18 [Regular Edition] (↓43.84%)
by (Author) Fujino Omori and (Illustration) Suzuhito Yasuda

Volume Information

Release Date: January 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 840 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,110
Link (JPN): Vol. 18 [Regular Edition]

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 15, 2013
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (YouTube)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 12,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume including that of the last two week’s have now reached 63,568.


8. Kumo desu ga, Nani ka? Ex. 2 (NEW)
by (Author) Okina Baba and (Illustration) Tsukasa Kiryuu

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,500 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,285
Link (JPN): Ex. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec 10, 2015 to Jan 8, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 4,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with the main story’s final volume at 13,944 copies sold in 2 days back in January 2022.


9. Suzume no Tojimari (↓20.94%)
by Makoto Shinkai

Volume Information

Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,904
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Film Trailer)
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: More than 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Physical sales in Japan have hit 441,595 copies sold in its first 173 days.


10. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↓23.60%)
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: 4,970
Link (JPN): First Part

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 11, 2017
Label: Poplar Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime Film)
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,700,000 (Source)


11. Silent Witch Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto Vol. 5 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Author) Matsuri Isora and (Illustration) Nanna Fujimi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,942
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Light Novel Information

Web Novel Start Date: Feb. 20, 2020 (Shousetsuka ni Narou)
Publication Date: Jun. 10, 2021
Label: Kadokawa Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 100,000 including digital (Source)

Analysis

Silent Witch (without sales of the Special Edition) performed 12.55% stronger than Volume 2, but 4.89% less than Volume 4 after. If sales of its Special Edition were to be included, it may register higher sales. Volumes 3 and 4 were seen at 8,347 copies and 9,677 copies sold in their first 4 days and 5 days respectively.

Note. Volume 5 not including Special Edition

Additional Comments

Also comes with a Special Edition that includes a bookmark.

The series was adapted into a Manga by artist Tobi Tana that has been serialized in B’s-LOG Comic since July 2021. You can check out some of the chapters here for free in Japanese.


12. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↓21.98%)
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: 4,748
Link (JPN): Final Part

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 11, 2017
Label: Poplar Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime Film)
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,700,000 (Source)


13. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↓6.39%)
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: 4,584
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022
Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Film Trailer)
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 300,000 (Source)


14. Kyoto Fushimi no Ayakashi Amajicho Ouma ga Toki ni, Oni ga Kuru (NEW)
by Ten Kashiwa

Volume Information

Release Date: February 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Takarajimasha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,097
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 4, 2017
Label: Takarajimasha Bunko
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 330,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kyoto Fushimi no Ayakashi Amajicho Ouma ga Toki ni, Oni ga Kuru recorded 16.63% lower sales from Kannazuki no Rusuban Shichifukujin that sold 4,914 copies back in May 2022, both in 6 days. In between, the series was seen with its Ito wo Tadoru Maigo no Oneko-sama volume at 4,387 copies sold in its first 5 days.


15. Chittai Ore no Makikomare Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Nu and (Illustration) Mitsuki Koyoi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,798
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: June 10, 2022
Label: Tsugikuru 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

The series last made an appearance with Volume 2 at 4,100 copies sold in its first 6 days back in October 2022.


16. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou Vol. 13 (Part 1) (NEW)
by (Author) Shuu and (Illustration) Yoshinori Shizuma

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,684
Link (JPN): Vol. 13 (Part 1)

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Mar. 10, 2018
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

It is looking really rough for Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha. The latest volume performed worse by 52.46%, 54.16%, 28.59%, 34.20% and 2.02% against Volumes 7, 9, 10 Part 1 and Part 2 and 12 Part 2. It also did considerably worse than Volume 8’s 7,140 copies sold in its first 2 days back in October 2020.

Additional Comments

Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha inspired a 13-episode TV Anime series in July 2020 that was produced by SILVER LINK. with the follow up season being aired this season as of the time of writing.


17. Kimi wa Boku nashi de wa Ikirarenai: Elite Onzoushi wa Hakkou Reijou wo Nigasanai (NEW)
by Chiyoharu Asagi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,605
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 10, 2023
Label: Berries 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


18. Cool na Keishisei wa Niizuma wo Mouaishisugiteiru (NEW)
by Eren Mizumori

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,295
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Feb. 10, 2023
Label: Berries 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


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:
Silent Witch

Previous Chart: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2

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4 thoughts on “Japan Top 18 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: February 6 – February 12, 2023

  1. Oh wow, the performance of “Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha” is gonna have a direct impact on the future of the anime, especially since Vol. 16 has released in the middle of season 2, which means not only did it not boost it, sales became even worst.

    1. Quite a worrying trend, I thought it would at least bounce back due to the Anime. Perhaps it is performing a lot better elsewhere, though I do think that a decline here may suggest a decline for its digital segment as well.

      1. That’s true, Season 2 has 2 cours, so I think another volume will release in the middle of season 2 (Probably). Also I expected more from 86, 9600 is still good, but I expected something around 15000 or more. on the other hand “Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei” still has good sales. I guess it’s one of those series that will always perform.

      2. Same here, I expected 86 to stay at least above the 10,000 mark. But, it somehow lost that momentum. I’d like to think that this is temporary. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, yeah. Still a strong and well-recognized brand.

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