Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: December 12 – December 18, 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 (Manga) and here (Series). To access the sales data, be sure to click on the “Analytics” accordion and then click “Chart”. This should bring you to the Google chart page that contains the latest available sales data. 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.

Without further ado, the full Top 30 is as follows:

Manga Weekly Top 30


1. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 21 (↓58.27%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 142,604
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 5, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 70,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has hit 1,052,352 in its first 17 days.


2. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE (NEW)
by Takehiko Inoue

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,800 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 130,640
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 18, 1990
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 120,000,000 domestically (Source)

Additional Comments
  • Contains an abundant of recording and analyses of the process of the film production such as Takehiko Inoue’s “drawings” for the creation of the footage and the direction of the drama’s “writing” transcript.
  • Contains a 15,000 character of Inoue’s long interview that details the challenges during the early stages of the film’s production, plus his feelings toward SLAM DUNK’s fans, about finishing the film etc.
  • The inclusion of the not published one-shot “Piece” story that revolves around the character Miyagi Ryota
  • Contains the posters and announcement visual of the film from the first time it was announced until its release

The First Slam Dunk movie was released nationwide in Japan on December 3, 2022, produced by studios Toei Animation and DandeLion Animation Studio. It has so far earned 4.19 billion yen (≈31.74 million USD) in box office revenue with a total audience of 2,810,000 people (source: Mantan Web; Yahoo!) in its first 16 days.


3. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 22 [Regular Edition] (↓58.92%)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold:
103,742
Link (JPN): Vol. 22

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sirius
Serialization Date: Mar. 26, 2015
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 30,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of the volume has reached 356,299 copies sold in its first 11 days.


4. Chihayafuru Vol. 50 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Yuki Suetsugu

Volume Information

Release Date: December 13, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 87,538
Link (JPN): Vol. 50

Manga Information

Serialization: Be-Love
Serialization Date: Dec. 28, 2007
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 28,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

If we include the total copies sold for the volume’s Special Edition, the number would be nearly 110,000 copies, however, this is still far from the peak the series reached with its 16th volume which sold 212,169 copies back in March 2012, the highest it has achieved among volumes with 6 days of sales. The latest and final volume performed 11.86% stronger than Volume 45, though against others (including Volume 16) such as Volumes 14 to 16, 29, 37 and 40, it has reported fewer copies sold. Note that there are still other Limited Sets which copies sold may not be included or counted here such as the TSUTAYA’s versions that come with a bundle of acrylics. Therefore, actual physical copies sold may very well have exceeded the 115,000 copies sold mark.

Note. that Volume 50 without Special Edition

Additional Comments

This is the final volume of the series.

Studio Madhouse also produced the first three seasons of its Anime, and unfortunately no news of a sequel yet. The work was adapted into a live-action in 2016 which starred Suzu Hirose, Shuhei Nomura and Mackenyu.


5. Blue Lock Vol. 22 (NEW)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 78,295
Link (JPN): Vol. 22

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 1, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime PV)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Blue Lock Volume 22 has achieved its highest turnout among volumes with 3 days of sales. Copies sold have appreciated by 62.50%, 30.32% and 72.27% against Volumes 16, 17 and 20. It has also performed stronger against Volume 13’s 5-day sales of 68,107 copies, Volume 14’s 6-day sales of 79,726 copies.

Additional Comments

Blue Lock is being adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series by studio 8bit. The first episode was aired on October 9, 2022.


6. Arslan Senki Vol. 18 [Regular Edition] (↓1.35%)
by (Story) Yoshiki Tanaka and (Art) Hiromu Arakawa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 53,031
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Manga Information

Serialization: Bessatsu Shounen Magazine
Serialization Date: Jul. 9, 2013
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 6,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Arslan Senki’s 18th volume has hit 106,788 copies sold in its first 10 days.


7. Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 3 [Regular Edition] (↓51.40%)
by Yama Wayama

Volume Information

Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Shodensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 49,790
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Feel Young
Serialization Date: Jan. 8, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,600,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume’s Regular Edition has now reached 152,241 copies sold in its first 11 days.


8. Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Yuka Tachibana and (Art) Azuki Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,557
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Flos Comic
Serialization Date: Jul. 31, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 3,300,000 (Source)

Analysis

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu Volume 8 is slightly down by 10.77% against the debut sales of Volume 7 which sold 52,177 copies, both in their first 3 days. Nevertheless, the series’ latest performance is still above the 52,585 copies sold it made in 7 days for Volume 5 back in October 2020.

Additional Comments

Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April 2021 by studio Diomedéa. Season 2 is currently in the works and is expected to air in 2023 by the same studio, however, its exact date of broadcast is still unknown as of the time of writing.


9. Diamond no Ace Act II Vol. 32 (NEW)
by Yuuji Terajima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 44,391
Link (JPN): Vol. 32

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 19, 2015
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 40,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

This would be Diamond no Ace Act II weakest 3-day sales performance among the rest. Volume 32 experienced its biggest drop of 39.15% against Volume 18’s 72,948 copies but narrowed the gap by 13.37% against Volume 31’s 51,242 copies. Note that as for others, it experienced fewer copies sold by 37.81%, 24.92%, 27.68%, 14.84%, 20.59% and 27.64% against Volumes 20 to 22, 26, 27 and 29.

Additional Comments

The series was also adapted into a 52-episode TV Anime series in April 2019 by Madhouse.


10. Kemuri to Mitsu Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Hiroko Nagakura

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 39,212
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Harta
Serialization Date: Nov. 15, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

This is its first ever appearance on Oricon’s Top 30.


11. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Vol. 30 (↓57.56%)
by Osamu Nishi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,512
Link (JPN): Vol. 30

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 2, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Volume 30 has hit 122,546 copies sold in its first 11 days.


12. Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Story) Yashuu and (Art) nini

Volume Information

Release Date: December 14, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Mag Garden
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,926
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: MAGCOMI
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2018
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,500,000 (Source)

Analysis

The series last made an appearance with its 8th volume at 23,860 copies sold in its first 3 days back in May 2022. And before that, it sold 42,493 copies in its first 6 days. As such the 35,926 copies it sold for Volume 9 is a rather stable outcome.

Additional Comments

A TV Anime series is planned for Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku and is slated to air in April 2023, produced by studios Magic Bus and EMT Squared.


13. Shikkakumon no Saikyou Kenja: Sekai Saikyou no Kenja ga Sarani Tsuyokunaru Tame ni Tensei Shimashita Vol. 21 (NEW)
by (Story) Shotou Shinkou, (Art) Kansho and Hyoko

Volume Information

Release Date: December 12, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,519
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Manga UP!
Serialization Date: Jun. 27, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 5,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

It last made an appearance with Volume 20 at 32,060 copies sold in its first week on Oricon’s Top 30 chart back in September 2022. This makes the number of copies sold for Volume 21 as being 4.81% less than Volume 20.

In January 2022, J.C.Staff adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series.


14. Yofukashi no Uta Vol. 14 (NEW)
by Kotoyama

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,231
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: Aug. 28, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Among all of the latest volumes in their first 3 days, Yofukashi no Uta Volume 14 have sold 5.74%, 6.48% and 16.12% more than Volumes 10 to 12.

Additional Comments

It was adapted into a 13-episode TV Anime series by LIDENFILMS.


15. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
Vol. 11 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Katarina and (Art) Ryousuke Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,029
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul 15, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 3,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

Note that the Special Edition of the 11th volume did not even make it onto the Top 50 sales chart which cutoff point for the week was at around 16,000 copies. Therefore, the Special Edition may have sold within the 15,000 copies range. If that is truly the case, that would bump up the number of copies sold for the latest volume to roughly 43,000 copies which is higher than Volumes 8 and 9, but would still be less than that of Volume 10.

Note. that Volume 11 without Special Edition

Additional Comments

An Anime adaptation is currently in the works at studio C2C which is set for broadcast in 2023 on an unannounced date.


16. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 16 (↑9.67%)
by Keigo Maki

Volume Information

Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,481
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Feb. 2, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Kodansha (Volume 1 Preview)
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

10-day sales of Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Volume 16 have reached 52,538 copies sold.


17. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Vol. 29 (NEW)
by Reiji Miyajima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,370
Link (JPN): Vol. 29

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 12, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kanojo, Okarishimasu continues to perform poorly in terms of physical sales of its Manga in Japan. Volume 29 now presents its lowest turnout among its latest volumes with 3 days of sales. It recorded 45.87% fewer copies sold than Volume 20’s 50,566 copies, though the difference between Volume 29 and Volume 28 in terms of debut sales were much lower, at 7.96% with Volume 28 having the advantage. Copies sold were down by 18.16% against Volume 11, then 27.66% and 31.02% lower against Volumes 23 and 24. Against Volume 27, it is 8.18% less.

Additional Comments

TMS Entertainment adapted the work into a 12-epsiode TV Anime series in July 2020 and later produced its second season which had just ended its broadcast on September 17.


18. Tokyo Revengers Vol. 30 (↓32.44%)
by Ken Wakui

Volume Information

Release Date: November 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,155
Link (JPN): Vol. 30

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 1, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1: Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 65,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume have reached 684,253 in its first 32 days.


19. Chainsaw Man Vol. 12 (↓8.28%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,851
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for its 12th volume have reached 658,770 in its first 76 days.


20. Inazuma to Romance Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Rin Mikimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: December 13, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,271
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Bessatsu Friend
Serialization Date: Jan. 13, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

This is its first ever appearance on Oricon Top 30.


21. Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukoku no Orange Vol. 6 (NEW)
by Masahito Soda

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,045
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Monthly)
Serialization Date: Oct. 6, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 14,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukoku no Orange Volume 6 noted fewer copies sold by 24.01% and 23.79% against Volumes 2 and 4. The series was also seen selling 20,444 copies for Volume 3 in its first 3 days and 30,449 copies for Volume 5 in its first 5 days.

Additional Comments

A TV Anime series adaptation is confirmed to take place in 2023 by studio Brain’s Base. The date of broadcast is still unknown as of the time of writing.


22. Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Vol. 12 (↓54.78%)
by Atsushi Tsudanuma

Volume Information

Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,879
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan 9, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume have achieved 76,686 in its first 11 days.


23. Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Story) Tunami Minatuki and (Art) As Futatsuya

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: Flex Comix
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,725
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Polaris
Serialization Date: Jun. 4, 2015
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with Volume 8 at 30,070 copies sold in its first 5 days back in December 2021.

The Manga was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Zero-G that aired from January 9 to March 27, 2019.


24. Kakkou no Iinazuke Vol. 15 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Miki Yoshikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,327
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 29, 2020
Official Web Page: N/A
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kakkou no Iinazuke Volume 15 seems to be quite low when compared to its other volumes, but that is because its Special Edition is not here on Top 30, nor it is in the Top 50’s list for the week. If it does, it may have sold in total around 40,000 copies (the cutoff point for Top 50 was 16,000 copies). Which is still low compared to Volumes 5 to 8 but will still hold an advantage over Volume 13. Yet, copies sold for Volume 15 may still be fewer than 40,000 and if it does, that would make the volume its weakest yet among those with 3 days of sales.

Note. that Volume 15 without Special Edition

Additional Comments

The Manga was adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series by studios SynergySP and Shin-Ei Animation that aired between April and October 2022.


25. Spy x Family Vol. 10 (N/A)
by Tatsuya Endou

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,524
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 25,000,000 (Source)


26. Chainsaw Man Vol. 5 (↓7.96%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,139
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


27. Chainsaw Man Vol. 6 (↓7.55%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,990
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


28. Chainsaw Man Vol. 10 (↓2.77%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,929
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


29. Chainsaw Man Vol. 7 (↓5.83%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: June 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,867
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


30. Chainsaw Man Vol. 9 (↓4.18%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: November 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,737
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Dec. 3, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)


Slam Dunk tops the weekly series chart at 406.71 million yen (≈3.07 million USD) in sales made from all physical sales of its Video, Music, Books, Novels and Manga segments (with Manga being its highest) tracked by Oricon in Japan. Its performance was further fortified throughout the week thanks to the release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE that became the second best-selling Manga volume between December 12 and December 18. The series was also seen the week before, taking the 3rd spot with sales amounting to 252.99 million yen (≈1.91 million USD), putting the total sales from previous week and the latest week at a very comfortable 659.70 million yen (≈4.97 million USD).

Thanks to the release of its official soundtrack “Omoibana” that sold 243,221 copies in its first 5 days (Source: Singles Chart), Inori no Karute, the live-action drama series starring Tamamori Yuta, Ikeda Elaiza and many more took the second place at 311.22 million yen (≈2.35 million USD). For this particular series, physical sales for the week only comprise that of its Music, Books and Novels segments with Music being its biggest contributor.

Finally, we have Blue Lock settling in at Number 3 with 196.38 million yen (≈1.48 million USD), mainly driven by the release of its latest Manga volume. Total sales also took into account its Music, Books and Novels segments with Manga being its best segment for the week. Without further ado, the full list is as follows:

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


1. Slam Dunk
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
451.9 million yen (tax included)
406.71 million yen (without tax)


2. Inori no Karute
Omoibana
Type: CD Maxi
Total amount of sales during the period:
345.8 million yen (tax included)
311.22 million yen (without tax)


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 22
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
218.2 million yen (tax included)
196.38 million yen (without tax)


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Note:
All currency conversion was done at the time of writing.

Previous Chart: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11
Follow-up Chart: Dec. 19 – Dec. 25
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
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