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Without further ado, the full list is as follows:
Light Novel Weekly Top 23
1. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Author) Daisuke Aizawa and (Illustration) Touzai
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,373
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Nov. 5, 2018
Label: N/A
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 3,500,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
This is the first time the series’ Light Novel has breached Oricon’s freely available charts since the Blog began tracking.
It also has a Manga adaptation ongoing by artist Anri Sakano that is serialized in Kadokawa’s Comp Ace magazine of which some of its chapters are available for free right here in Japanese. In October 2022, the series was adapted into a TV Anime series by studio Nexus.
2. Suzume no Tojimari (↑11.28%)
by Makoto Shinkai
Volume Information
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,685
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Physical sales in Japan have hit 378,100 copies sold in its first 131 days.
3. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↑19.25%)
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: 18,552
Link (JPN): First Part
4. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↑21.01%)
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: 16,637
Link (JPN): Final Part
5. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Author) Kinosuke Naitou and (Illustration) Yasumo
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 14,150
Link (JPN): Vol. 14
Analysis
When compared to its 7th volume which was also at 5 days of sales, the 14th volume has sold 13.58% copies less. The latest volume’s turnout is also weaker than the 15,220 copies and 14,807 copies sold for Volume 11 and 12 in their first 4 days, however, it is still ahead of Volume 13’s 14,037 copies sold in its first 6 days.
Additional Comments
In October 2017, the title was adapted into a Manga series by artist Yasuyuki Tsurugi that is serialized in ComicWalker with some of its chapters available in Japanese for free right here. The title will also receive an Anime adaptation by studio Zero-G that is slated to start its broadcast on January 6, 2023.
6. Kishibe Rohan wa Taorenai Tanpen Shousetsu-shuu (↓54.28%)
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: 10,135
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
Copies sold including its pre-release sales have now hit 38,149.
7. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑7.08%)
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: 10,101
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Together with sales made the past nine weeks, it has sold 92,365 copies.
8. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku, Manmaru, Gourmet Fest! (↑9.95%)
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: 9,256
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 29,667 in its first 19 days.
9. Ryuujin to Iinazuke no Akai Hana Shirushi: Kamigami no Tame no Machi (NEW)
by Kureha
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 580 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,951
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Jun. 28, 2022
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 including Manga and digital (Source)
Additional Comments
It was last seen with Unmei no Akashi o Motsu Shoujo volume back in July 2022 at 6,780 copies sold in its first 6 days.
10. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 32 (↓13.97%)
by (Author) Tappei Nagatsuki and (Illustration) Shinichirou Otsuka
Volume Information
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,286
Link (JPN): Vol. 32
Additional Comments
Copies sold for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Volume 32 have reached 17,918 in its first 10 days.
11. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Monda
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 8,200
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Analysis
This is the series best performance ever since Volume 8. The latest volume sold 51.63% more than Volume 8, also at 5 days of sales, but it is even more ahead of Volumes 9 and 10 which were at 5,581 copies and 5,418 copies sold in their first 6 days and 7 days.
Additional Comments
The series has a Manga adaptation that is being serialized in Dra-Dra Sharp# by artist Jun Shiosato where some of its chapters can be freely read in Japanese right here. In April 2022, Kadokawa’s studio ENGI (of which it owns by 53%) adapted the work into a 12-episdoe TV Anime series. It was recently confirmed that the series’ TV Anime is set to return with a second season, though much information about it is still unknown at the time of writing.
12. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol. 13 (↓49.93%)
by (Author) Ren Eguchi and (Illustration) Masa
Volume Information
Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,200 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,913
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have hit 23,716 in its first 8 days.
13. Kore wa Keihi de Ochimasen! Vol. 10 (↓47.05%)
by (Author) Yuuko Aoki (Illustrator) uki
Volume Information
Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 7,434
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 21,473 copies in its first 13 days.
14. Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 1 (NEW)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Moge Tooi
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 1,000 yen
Publisher: Micro Magazine
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,189
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 28, 2022
Label: GC Novels
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
A spin-off title to the Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu series.
15. Hidan no Aria Vol. 38 (↓30.33%)
by (Author) Chuugaku Akamatsu and (Illustration) Kobuichi
Volume Information
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 5,152
Link (JPN): Vol. 38
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have reached 12,547 in its first 10 days.
16. World Order Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Tokihisa Kouwa and (Illustration) Yumehito Ueda
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 750 yen
Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,371
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Light Novel Information
Publication Date: Dec. 27, 2014
Label: Hero 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
Additional Comments
This is its first time appearance on the freely available charts since the Blog began tracking.
17. Inochi no Tabekata Vol. 2 (N/A)
by (Author) Ao Jyumonji and (Illustration) lack
Volume Information
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 4,010
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
18. Gimai Seikatsu Vol. 7 (↓23.92%)
by (Author) Ghost Mikawa and (Illustration) Hiten
Volume Information
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,964
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Additional Comments
The 7th volume has hit 9,174 copies sold in its first 10 days.
19. Mangekyou: Nijuu Rasen Bangai-hen (↓57.70%)
by (Author) Rieko Yoshihara and (Illustration) Yamimaru Enjin
Volume Information
Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Tokuma Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,824
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
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 12,864 copies in its first 11 days.
20. Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Vol. 6 (↓53.52%)
by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Nadare Takamine
Volume Information
Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,602
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
Additional Comments
Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Volume 6 has sold 11,352 copies in its first 8 days.
21. Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Author) Sakura Sakuragi and (Illustration) clear
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,587
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Analysis
Copies sold for Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite’s latest volume is not looking so good. Despite selling a day longer, it still sold less than the 4,444 copies and 3,967 copies produced by Volumes 4 and 5 in their first 4 days.
Additional Comments
It has a Manga adaptation ongoing since August 2021, serialized in Young Ace UP by artist Tsuguharu Miyuki of which its first chapter can be read for free right here in Japanese.
22. Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Author) Takata and (Illustration) Tom Osabe
Volume Information
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 3,580
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Additional Comments
This is its first appearance on the freely available charts since the Blog began tracking. It also has a Manga adaptation by artist Rin Ono that is serialized in Alive+. You can check out some of its chapters right here in Japanese.
23. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↓0.87%)
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: 5,037
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
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Featured image: Isekai Nonbiri Nouka
Previous Chart: Dec. 19 – Dec. 25
Follow-up Chart: Jan. 2 – Jan. 8
Source: Oricon
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