Japan Top Weekly Manga Ranking: March 14, 2022 ~ March 20, 2022

Copies sold for Sousou no Frieren’s 7th volume are down 4.86% from the 6th volume with total sales at 188,595 copies. However, the price of the 7th volume would seem to have increased slightly for both Regular and Special Editions. The 6th volume’s Regular Edition was priced at 454 yen (≈4 USD) while the Special Edition was 1,364 yen (≈11 USD). As for Volume 7, the price has gone up by almost 10% for the Regular Edition, and the Special Edition rose by around 16%. Despite the fewer copies sold produced by Volume 7, its revenue is slightly better than Volume 6 by 4.85% at 119,984,732 yen (≈984.73 thousand USD).

Head over to the 3rd spot and you will find Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Volume 25 at 85,677 copies sold in its first 3 days, down from Volume 24’s 94,252 copies (within the same number of days) by 9.10%. Note that this would be its second consecutive drop for its 3-day sales. Prior to that, Volumes 17 to 19, and Volume 21 all had copies sold above 100,000 copies sold, peaking at 130,134 copies for Volume 19 (all in their first 3 days).

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 (Manga) and here (Series). If Google charts are what you prefer, you can find their respective links to the charts at the bottom of the post. Many of the titles that you see below have been discussed in the TSUTAYA’s sales chart for the same week, so do have a look at it right here. Some titles that did not make it onto the Top 30 chart were also discussed in the COMIC ZIN’s chart here

Blue Lock Volume 18 which places 4th on the other hand noted perhaps its best sales ever since Volume 13. Copies sold are at a high 80,839 copies in the span of 4 days. To put in comparison, Volume 14’s 7-day sales were at 79,726 copies sold. Its sales performance has been seeing a positive trend since the news of a TV Anime adaptation broke out in August 2021. For that, take note of its sales trend from Volume 15 onward.

Shuumatsu no Walküre breaks its 2-day sales record to see 70,938 copies sold, 8.50% and 5.34% higher than Volumes 9 and 12 (in their first 2 days). Copies sold continues to improve since the broadcast of its Anime, particularly from Volume 11 onward. As for Volume 13, the dip in average sales is common since copies sold tend to slow down the longer they go.

Diamond no Ace Act II is next at Number 6 with its 30th volume at 70,088 copies sold in its first 4 days. Not its best considering Volumes 19 and 23 both in their first 4 days were able to sell more copies, especially Volume 19 was at 91,586 copies sold. The title was struggling with a downtrend in sales, observable from Volumes 26 and 27 which both 3-day sales were some of the series’ weakest since Volume 18, however copies sold recovered for Volume 29 when its 3-day sales improved to 61,349 copies.

Number 8 sees Enen no Shouboutai Volume 33 at 59,104 copies sold in it first 4 days. Initially, I thought copies sold would improve as the series just recently concluded and that sales would pick up. That does not seem to be the case. Debut sales for Volume 33 are down when compared to Volumes 25 and 29, both in their first 4 days as well. That said, there is still a chance for it to rise the week after. So, do keep an eye out for that.

Skip over to Number 10 and you will find Kakkou no Iinazuke Volume 11 at 52,931 copies sold in its first 4 days which is still fewer than copies sold of its 3rd volume (which had the same number of days of sales). Its 3-day sales for Volumes 5 to 8 were still stronger as all of them were above 50,000 copies despite the shorter days of sales. Its Anime adaptation which is soon to commence this coming April the 24th may help boost its upcoming sales, hence we may see a better outcome for Volume 12.

Manga Weekly Top 10


1. Sousou no Frieren Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Kanehito Yamada and (Art) Tsukasa Abe
Publisher: Shogakukan
Release date: March 17, 2022
Price: 500 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 165,983
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


2. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 20 (↓64.92%)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: March 9, 2022
Price: 680 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 89,914
Link (JPN): Vol. 20
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


3. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Vol. 25 (NEW)
by Aka Akasaka
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: March 18, 2022
Price: 580 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 85,677
Link (JPN): Vol. 25
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


4. Blue Lock Vol. 18 (NEW)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: March 17, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 80,839
Link (JPN): Vol. 18
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


5. Shuumatsu no Walküre Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Story) Takumi Fukui, Shinya Umemura and (Art) Ajichika
Publisher: Coamix
Release date: March 19, 2022
Price: 600 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 70,938
Link (JPN): Vol. 14
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


6. Diamond no Ace Act II Vol. 30 (NEW)
by Yuuji Terajima
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: March 17, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 70,088
Link (JPN): Vol. 30


7. Kaijuu 8-gou Vol. 6 (↓59.20%)
by Naoya Matsumoto
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: March 4, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 66,956
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


8. Enen no Shouboutai Vol. 33 (NEW)
by Atsushi Ookubo
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: March 17, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 59,104
Link (JPN): Vol. 32
Link (ENG): RightStuf; Amazon


9. Takopii no Genzai Vol. 1 (↑38.56%)
by Taizan 5
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: March 4, 2022
Price: 630 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 56,684
Link (JPN): Vol. 1


10. Kakkou no Iinazuke Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Miki Yoshikawa
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: March 17, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 52,931
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Link (ENG): Amazon


As for the bottom 11 to 30, there are some titles you may want to pay attention to. First is Mokushiroku no Yonkishi Volume 6 at Number 13 with 42,110 copies sold in its first 4 days, which is a positive result considering Volume 5 sold 53,316 copies in its first week. Megami no Café Terrace by the same author of Kimi no Iru Machi and Suzuka is placed at Number 20 with 28,149 copies in the first 4 days. Number 24 sees Maoujou de Oyasumi Volume 21 at 23,207 copies sold in 4 days, a small downgrade from Volume 20’s 23,954 copies sold.

Manga Weekly Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Copies Sold
11   Yuru Camp△ Vol. 13 43,537
12   Yubisaki to Renren Vol. 6 42,544
13 NEW Mokushiroku no Yonkishi Vol. 6 42,110
14 NEW Hajime no Ippo Vol. 134 39,743
15   Tokyo Revengers Vol. 26 31,520
16 NEW Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic Episode of Heartslabyul Vol. 2 30,962
17 NEW Namaikizakari. Vol. 23 [Special Edition]  30,657
18   Mahoutsukai no Yome Vol. 17 29,879
19   Grand Blue Vol. 18 28,907
20 NEW Megami no Café Terrace Vol. 5 28,149
21   Dr. Stone Vol. 25 26,947
22   Gokushufudou Vol. 9 26,018
23   Wind Breaker Vol. 6 23,579
24 NEW Maoujou de Oyasumi Vol. 21 23,207
25 NEW Sousou no Frieren Vol. 7 [Special Edition] 22,612
26 NEW Nanatsuya: Shinobu no Housekibako Vol. 16 22,433
27 NEW Mao Vol. 12 21,994
28   Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Vol. 17 20,683
29   Shikkakumon no Saikyou Kenja: Sekai Saikyou no Kenja ga Sarani Tsuyokunaru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita Vol. 18 20,581
30   Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 12 20,468

Live performances for both the Ensemble Stars! and The Idolmaster series are placed on the Top 2 with estimated sales for the week amounting to 196.8 million yen (≈1.62 million USD) and 162.9 million yen (≈1.34 million USD). Sousou no Frieren is 3rd thanks to great sales of its 7th volume with estimated revenue for the series at 138.8 million yen (≈1.14 million USD).

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 4th Week of March 2022)


1. Ensemble Stars!
Ensemble Stars! DREAM LIVE: 5th Tour “Stargazer” [Blu-ray BOX]
Type: Game
Total amount of sales during the period:
196.8 million yen (tax included)
177.12 million yen (without tax)


2. The Idolmaster Series
THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 3rd LIVE TOUR PIECE ON PLANET / NAGOYA
Type: Game
Total amount of sales during the period:
162.9 million yen (tax included)
146.61 million yen (without tax)


3. Sousou no Frieren
Sousou no Frieren Vol. 7
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
138.8 million yen (tax included)
124.92 million yen (without tax)


As usual, if you find any faults with the charts 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!

Source: Oricon

Google Chart(s):
Sousou no Frieren
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
Blue Lock
Shuumatsu no Walküre
Diamond no Ace Act II
Enen no Shouboutai
Kakkou no Iinazuke

Visualisations:
Mar. 14 – Mar. 20, 2022

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