Japan Top 23 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: December 19 – December 25, 2022

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information.

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 23


1. Kishibe Rohan wa Taorenai Tanpen Shousetsu-shuu (NEW)
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: 22,167
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

Including copies sold of its presales, the volume has sold 28,014 copies.


2. Suzume no Tojimari (↓5.52%)
by Makoto Shinkai

Volume Information

Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,588
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: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Physical sales in Japan have hit 357,415 copies sold in its first 124 days.


3. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Author) Ren Eguchi and (Illustration) Masa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 1
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,803
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 25, 2016
Label: OVERLAP NOVELS
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,500,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Analysis

The skew that you notice on the graph below is due to the 1-day sale that Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Volume 13 had on the chart. Although the 15,803 copies sold made by the latest volume is certainly much stronger than most of its past volumes’ performances such as Volume 9 to 11 in their first 3 days, 6 days and 4 days, it is still unclear as to their 1-day performances since all of the volumes mentioned above had their own respective presales. When their presales were to be included, Volume 9 sold 25,301 copies, Volume 10 sold 26,268 copies while Volume 11 sold 23,176 copies. Compared to Volume 12, Volume 13 is ahead still as the previous volume sold 18,250 copies in its first 2 days.

Additional Comments

The volume is titled “Niku-dango no Amazu-an x Boukensha no Ryuugi”.

The series was adapted into a Manga series by artist Akagishi K which is serialized in the Comic Gardo magazine. More information about it can be found on its official website right here while some of its Manga chapters can be read for free in Japanese right here. Studio MAPPA will be adapting the work into a TV Anime series, slated for broadcast this coming January 11, 2023.


4. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↑77.05%)
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: 15,557
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)


5. Kore wa Keihi de Ochimasen! Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Yuuko Aoki (Illustrator) uki

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 14,039
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 22, 2018
Label: Shueisha Orange Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The volume is titled “Keiri-bu no Morikawa-san” or “Morikawa-san from the Accounting Department”.

The series was last seen with its 9th volume at 9,697 copies sold in its first 3 days back in March 2022.


6. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↑81.04%)
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: 13,748
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)


7. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 32 (NEW)
by (Author) Tappei Nagatsuki and (Illustration) Shinichirou Otsuka

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,632
Link (JPN): Vol. 32

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 23, 2014
Label: MF Bunko J
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 11,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

This is for the first time among its volumes with 3 days of sales since Volume 22 that copies sold dipped below the 10,000 mark for the series. The series 32nd volume performed worse than Volumes 24 and 25, and 27 to 30, all in their first 3 days after peaking for Volume 25 at 19,705 copies. That said, please take note that despite the seemingly low turnout, the series has been performing really well overall for KADOKAWA. It was ranked as 3rd best KADOKAWA publishing title for the fiscal year 2022 and was ranked 4th for the first half of fiscal year 2023. Since Oricon only tracks physical sales, it may be doing well elsewhere such as on digital platforms or overseas.

Additional Comments

It was adapted into a Manga series by artist Daichi Matsuse, serialized in Comic Alive with some of its Manga chapters can be read for free in Japanese on Comic Walker. White Fox adapted the work into a 25-episode TV Anime series in April 2016, ever since, it has seen numerous other Anime-related releases such as the side story “Memory Snow” in October 2018 and Re:Petit kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu in June 2016. It received its sequel TV Anime season split into 2-cour format in July 2020 and January 2021.


8. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑13.15%)
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: 9,433
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)

Additional Comments

Together with sales made the past eight weeks, it has sold 82,264 copies.


9. Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru: Level Up wa Jinsei wo Kaeta Vol. 12 (NEW)
by (Author) Miku and (Illustration) Rein Kuwashima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,402
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 20, 2018
Label: Fantasia Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: Worldwide more than 1,500,000 (Source)

Analysis

Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru Volume 12’s 9,402 copies is in fact not as good as its 8th volume that sold 8,988 copies in its first 4 days back in May 2021 and it only sold a little higher than the 9,040 copies sold by Volume 9 in its first 5 days. The series was also last seen with its 10th and 11th volumes selling 5,096 copies and 4,716 copies each in their first 2 days.

Additional Comments

It also has a Manga adaptation being serialized in Web DenPlay Comic of which you can give it a try via Comic Walker for free in Japanese right here.


10. Mangekyou: Nijuu Rasen Bangai-hen (NEW)
by (Author) Rieko Yoshihara and (Illustration) Yamimaru Enjin

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 9,040
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 22, 2022
Label: Chara 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


11. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku, Manmaru, Gourmet Fest! (↓29.81%)
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: 8,418
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2013
Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,250,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has reached 20,411 in its first 12 days.


12. Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Nadare Takamine

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 1
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,750
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 28, 2021
Label: Overlap Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

The spike you see in its average per day sale is also due to Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Volume 6, like Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi, had only a day of sale on the chart. Nevertheless, the performance of its latest volume is very encouraging, selling way above Volumes 4 and 5 that produced 5,556 copies and 6,188 copies sold in their first 7 days.

Additional Comments

It has a Manga adaptation by artist Kai Nadajima which has been serialized in Comic Gardo since May 28, 2021. You can check out some of its chapters right here for free in Japanese.


13. Hidan no Aria Vol. 38 (NEW)
by (Author) Chuugaku Akamatsu and (Illustration) Kobuichi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,395
Link (JPN): Vol. 38

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2008
Label: MF Bunki J
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 9,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Physical sales for Hidan no Aria in Japan as tracked by Oricon are not looking good at all. Volume 38’s 7,395 copies were down against Volumes 34 to 37, all in their first 3 days with a large gap in sales between Volume 38 and Volume 34 can be seen by 38.31%.

Additional Comments

It has a Manga adaptation that is still ongoing, serialized via Comic Alive. Some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese. In 2011, it received a 12-episode TV Anime adaptation by J.C.Staff, and later on a Special episode and a side story,  Hidan no Aria AA were released.


14. Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! Vol. 27 (NEW)
by (Author) Y.A and (Illustration) Choko Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,390
Link (JPN): Vol. 27

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 24, 2014
Label: MF Books
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,700,000 (Source)

Analysis

Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! Volume 27’s 7,390 copies sold were down by 10.85% against the 3-day sales of Volume 24. Had the volume gone several days longer, it would still not sell more than Volumes 18, 19 and Volumes 21 to 23.

Additional Comments

The series was adapted into a Manga series by artist Hiroki Kusumoto in April 2015. Some of its Manga chapters can be read for free in Japanese via Comic Walker right here in Japanese. In April 2020, it received a 12-episode TV Anime series adaptation by studios SynergySP and Shin-Ei Animation that ended its broadcast in June the same year.


15. Hazurewaku no “Joutai Ijou Skill” de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin suru made Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Author) Kaoru Shinozaki and (Illustration) KWKM

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 1
Price: 750 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 6,461
Link (JPN): Amazon

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jul. 25, 2018
Label: Overlap Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: More than 1,400,000 (Source)

Analysis

Similar spike is noted here for Hazurewaku no “Joutai Ijou Skill” de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin suru made Volume 10 amid its short 1-day sale. The series was seen with its other past volumes consistently placing on Oricon’s Top 10 or Top 30 charts (for Bunko) such as Volume 7 at 9,616 copies in its first 6 days, Volume 8 at 9,146 copies and Volume 9 at 7,451 copies in their first 6 days, 4 days and 2 days.

Additional Comments

The title was adapted into a Manga series by artist Shou Uyoshi which is serializing in Comic Gardo. You can read some of its chapters that are available for free right here.


16. 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: 5,307
Link (JPN): CDJapan

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)

Additional Comments

A hardcover edition that compiles both first part and second part of the series.


17. Atashi wa Seikan Kokka no Eiyuu Kishi! Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Nadare Takamine

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 1
Price: 590 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,293
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 25, 2022
Label: Overlap 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. Gimai Seikatsu Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Ghost Mikawa and (Illustration) Hiten

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,210
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2021
Label: MF Bunko J
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 300,000 as of Volume 6 (Source)

Analysis

Quite a low turnout for Gimai Seikatsu Volume 7, particularly against Volume 4 by 24.53% which also made its debut at 3 days of sales. The volume would most likely not sell more than Volumes 2 and 6 that had 7,529 copies and 7,562 copies sold in their first 4 days due to a low average per day sales that the latest volume had between December 19 and December 25.

Additional Comments

The work will be adapted into a TV Anime series, though information about the adaptation is still very scarce. In the meantime, you can watch the announcement video of the coming TV Anime series adaptation down below.


19. Seishun Buta Yarou wa My Studuent no Yume wo Minai (↓54.72%)
by (Author) Hajime Kamoshida and (Illustration) Keiji Mizoguchi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,140
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Apr. 10, 2014
Label: Dengeki Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has hit 34,833 copies sold in its first 17 days.


20. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↑32.35%)
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: 5,081
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


21. Ryuuou no Oshigoto! Vol. 17 (↓63.62%)
by (Author) Shirow Shiratori and (Illustration) Shirabi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 14, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: SB Creative
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,964
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 15, 2015
Label: GA Bunko
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): BookWalker

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for Ryuuou no Oshigoto! Volume 17 has now hit 18,608 copies in its first 12 days.


22. Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru Girls Side: Karei naru Otome-tachi no Bouken wa Sekai wo Kaeta (NEW)
by (Original) Miku, (Author) Ryo Kotohira and (Illustration) Rein Kuwashima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,918
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 20, 2022
Label: Fantasi 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

A spin-off title of the Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Genjitsu Sekai wo mo Musou Suru series by a different author. As the title suggests, the Light Novel focuses on the girls’ side of the story.


23. Hikikomori Reijou wa Hanashi no Wakaru Seijuu-ban Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Touko Yamada and (Illustration) Soto Ooniwa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,756
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 20, 2019
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: 800,000 for its novels, Manga and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with its 6th volume at 4,081 copies sold in its first 3 days.

The title has a Manga adaptation that is ongoing through the Zero-Sum Online magazine of which several of its chapters are available for free in Japanese right here (click here for easy access to Chapter 1).


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!

Previous Chart: Dec. 12 – Dec. 18
Follow-up Chart: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
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Part 2

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