Japan Top Weekly Manga Ranking: May 9, 2022 ~ May 15, 2022

Boku no Hero Academia Volume 34 retains its Number 1 spot as it heads into its second week on Oricon’s Top 30 chart at 84,639 copies sold, bringing its two-week total at 530,549 copies. Note that among its volumes with 14-day sales, the 34th volume is the second-best performing volume since Volume 29 which is an upgrade over the volume by 5.50%, but less than the 539,731 copies sold achieved by Volume 32 by 1.70%. That said, the performance of Volume 34 is evidently weaker than Volume 33 which despite having only 10 days of sales was able to hit 548,240 copies sold and could very well be its best performing volume thus far since Volume 24.

The week also sees a number of new releases making it onto the list with Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Volume 13 leading at Number 3 with 55,723 copies sold for the week. Although the volume has an Anime adaptation ongoing, it does not seem to have any impact on sales of its latest volume. The 13th volume as a matter of fact sold 2.76% fewer than Volume 3 and 13.91% less than Volume 4, both were at their first 7 days of sales back in 2019. There is still a chance that sales may pick up once the Anime has ended, therefore we should observe further if its sales performance would improve for Volume 14.

Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita Volume 16 is placed 5th on the week’s list at 49,300 copies sold in its first 4 days, not its best considering Volume 14 was able to push out 52,675 copies sold back between November 8 and November 14, 2021. Copies sold were also a lot better for its earlier volumes, such as Volumes 11 and 12 which were able to amass 47,900 copies and 43,484 copies in their first 3 days. Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita is expecting a TV Anime adaptation set to broadcast this coming July. In the meantime, you can check out its teaser trailer down below.

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.

Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki is 7th with its 4th volume at 47,571 copies sold in its first 3 days, a 6.70% improvement over Volume 3’s 44,385 copies sold back in November 2021. If you are interested in the series, you can check out more about it on its official page right here, plus the 1st chapter is available for reading in Japanese for free right here. So, do have a look at it! Skip over to Number 12 and you will find Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu Volume 7 at 45,591 copies sold in its first week. Its last appearances were for Volume 5 at 38,338 copies sold in its first 6 days whereas Volume 6 was seen charting 6th at 43,720 copies sold in its first 5 days. Some of its chapters can be read for free right here in Japanese.

Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki’s Chapter 1 colour spread page

Square Enix’s Ojisama to Neko can be found at Number 15 with its 9th volume at 40,243 copies sold in its first 4 days. It was last seen for its 8th volume at 37,556 copies sold in its first 3 days. First began serialization via Gangan pixiv in June 2017, the Manga can be found here with quite a number of its chapters can be read for free in Japanese. Square Enix is also publishing the Manga officially in English with up to Volume 5 already available for purchase while the 6th volume will hit shelves this coming July. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta Volume 7 is 20th on the list with copies sold at 32,744 in its first 7 days. Not as good as Volume 6’s 29,176 copies sold in its first 5 days back between February 7 and February 13 this year.

Head over to Number 22, and you will find perhaps one the series with the longest titles ever, Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift “Mugen Gacha” de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & “Zamaa!” Shimasu! Volume 4 at 29,707 copies sold at 7 days of sales, rather weak when compared to the 3-day sales it made for Volume 3 back in February. Then, at Number 25, we have Mag Garden’s Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku at 23,860 copies sold with its 8th volume at 3 days of sales. The title is the adaptation of the Light Novel of the same name which first began serialization in March 2018, a year after the Light Novel took off. You can check out some of its chapters through MAGCOMIC right here for free in Japanese.

Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku’s 1st chapter spread page

Then, Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu Volume 3 is 26th on the list with 22,449 copies sold in its first week, its first appearance on the Top 30 sales chart since the Blog started tracking. You can check out some of its chapters for free right here in Japanese. At Number 27 is a title you may be familiar with, Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu, the Manga adaptation of the Light Novel of the same name makes its debut at 20,398 copies sold in its first week. While the volumes for the Manga have not made it onto Oricon Top 30 charts since the Blog started tracking, it did so with its Light Novel volumes, having appeared three times in 2021. You can have a look at its first five chapters which are available for free in Japanese through Comic Walker right here.

Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu’s Chapter 1 colour spread page

Finally, we have Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu Volume 6 by Earth Star Entertainment at 19,546 copies sold in its first 4 days. The Manga too is an adaptation of the Light Novel of the same name which started its serialization in December 2019. Comic Earth☆Star has its first two chapters, and the latest chapter available for free via its official page right here in Japanese, so do check them out!

The colour spread page of Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu’s Chapter 1

Manga Weekly Top 30


1. Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 34 (↓81.02%)
by Kouhei Horikoshi
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: May 2, 2022
Price: 440 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 84,639
Link (JPN): Vol. 34
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


2. Spy x Family Vol. 9 (↓37.93%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: April 4, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 63,916
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


3. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 13 (NEW)
by Keigo Maki
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 650 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 55,723
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


4. One Punch-Man Vol. 25 (↓73.78%)
by (Story) ONE and (Art) Yusuke Murata
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: May 2, 2022
Price: 440 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 55,695
Link (JPN): Vol. 25
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


5. Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita Vol. 16 (NEW)
(Story) Shotou Shinkou and (Art) Jea Pon
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: May 12, 2022
Price: 600 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 49,300
Link (JPN): Vol. 16
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


6. Spy x Family Vol. 8 (↓35.56%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: November 4, 2021
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 48,121
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


7. Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Mika Yamamori
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 13, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,571
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. Spy x Family Vol. 4 (↓26.62%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: May 13, 2020
Price: 528 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,397
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


9. Spy x Family Vol. 6 (↓24.95%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: December 28, 2020
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,053
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


10. Spy x Family Vol. 7 (↓26.82%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: June 4, 2021
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,893
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


11. The Fable: The Second Contact Vol. 3 (↓9.11%)
by Katsuhisa Minami
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 6, 2022
Price: 660 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,461
Link (JPN): Vol. 3


12. Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Kenkyo na Circle and (Art) Yousuke Kokuzawa
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 650 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 45,591
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Link (ENG): Amazon


13. Spy x Family Vol. 5 (↓29.32%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: September 4, 2020
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 45,092
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


14. Spy x Family Vol. 2 (↓22.30%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: October 4, 2019
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,274
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


15. Ojisama to Neko Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Umi Sakurai
Publisher: Square Enix
Release date: May 12, 2022
Price: 818 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,243
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


16. Spy x Family Vol. 1 (↓23.09%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: July 4, 2019
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 39,838
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


17. Spy x Family Vol. 3 (↓22.67%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: January 4, 2020
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 39,637
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


18. MF Ghost Vol. 14 (↓17.96%)
by Shuuichi Shigeno
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 6, 2022
Price: 730 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 38,850
Link (JPN): Vol. 14


19. Natsume Yuujinchou Vol. 28 (↓68.55%)
by Yuki Midorikawa
Publisher: Hakusensha
Release date: May 2, 2022
Price: 450 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,076
Link (JPN): Vol. 28
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


20. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Miraijin A and (Art) Natsumi Inoue
Publisher: Kodasha
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 650 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,744
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Link (ENG): Amazon


21. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Hokkaido-hen Vol. 7 (↓73.80%)
by (Story) Kaoru Kurosaki and (Story & Art) Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: May 2, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,840
Link (JPN): Vol. 7


22. Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift “Mugen Gacha” de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & “Zamaa!” Shimasu! Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Author) Shisui Meikyou and (Art) Takafumi Oomae
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 650 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,707
Link (JPN): Vol. 4


23. Tokyo Revengers Vol. 27 (↓55.70%)
by Ken Wakui
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: April 15, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,965
Link (JPN): Vol. 27
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


24. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 19 (↓56.50%)
by Gege Akutami
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: April 4, 2022
Price: 440 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,483
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


25. Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Yashuu and (Art) nini
Publisher: Mag Garden
Release date: May 13, 2022
Price: 600 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,860
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


26. Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Story) Alto and (Art) Yuki Monji
Publisher: Kodansha
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 650 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,449
Link (JPN): Vol. 3


27. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Yomu Mishima and (Art) Jun Shiosato
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release date: May 9, 2022
Price: 660 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,398
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


28. Tougen Anki Vol. 9 (N/A)
by Yura Urushibara
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Release date: May 6, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,565
Link (JPN): Vol. 9


29. Tensei shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Story) Touya and (Art) Mahito Aobe
Publisher: Earth Star Entertainment
Release date: May 12, 2022
Price: 600 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,546
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


30. Dandadan Vol. 5 (↓77.08%)
by Yukinobu Tatsu
Publisher: Shueisha
Release date: May 2, 2022
Price: 480 yen
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,056
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon


In terms of sales for the week, Spy x Family leads the chart at 250 million yen (≈1.96 million USD) for sales of its Books and Manga combined, down from last week’s 416 million yen (≈3.26 million USD) by 39.90%. Thanks to the re-releases of its Anime in the 4K format, Ginga Tetsudou 999 comes in behind at Number 2 with 122.5 million yen (≈961.04 thousand USD) in sales. Note that copies sold for its Blu-ray stood at 5,936 for the week. At Number 3 is the Kamen Rider Series thanks to the 5,802 worth of copies sold for its Kamen Rider Saber Tsumibuka no Sanjuusou DX Arabiana Night and Amazing Seiren Set Fuzoku Ban release (Source: Blu-ray and DVD charts). Sales are estimated to be at 91.8 million yen (≈720 thousand USD).

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


1. Spy x Family
Spy x Family Vol. 9
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
250.0 million yen (tax included)
225.0 million yen (without tax)


2. Ginga Tetsudou 999
Ginga Tetsudou 999 The Movie 4K Remastered Box [Limited Release]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
122.5 million yen (tax included)
110.25 million yen (without tax)


3. Kamen Rider Series
Kamen Rider Saber Tsumibuka no Sanjuusou DX Arabiana Night and Amazing Seiren Set Fuzoku Ban [Limited Release]
Type: Tokusatsu
Total amount of sales during the period:
91.8 million yen (tax included)
82.62 million yen (without tax)


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Note:
All currency conversion was done at the time of writing. 1 USD ≈ 128 yen

Source: Oricon

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Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita

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