Japan Top Weekly Manga 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 (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. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Vol. 28 (NEW)
by Aka Akasaka

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 135,883
Link (JPN): Vol. 28

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: May 19, 2015
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Viz Media
Latest Promo: YouTube (Kaguya-sama x “Oshi no Ko”)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 22,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen ended its main series’ Manga volume run with 135,883 copies sold in its first 7 days, a rather humble turnout if we were to compare with its other volumes’ performances such as the 148,913 copies sold for Volume 16 in its first 4 days or the 130,134 copies sold for Volume 19 in its first 3 days. The series’ physical sales in Japan have been on a decline trajectory from Volume 24 onwards, dipping below the 100,000 mark in its first 3 days, and such a debut performance persisted even for Volumes 25 and 26, all in their first 3 days as well. Perhaps the volume went on sale a little too early this time around for Volume 28 on December 19? That could be a factor, but at this junction, it is still unclear. There is a chance that copies sold may rebound between December 26 to 31 as we head into New Year.

Additional Comments

This is the series’ final volume.

The Manga was adapted into a TV Anime series by A-1 Pictures in 2019 and was blessed with a sequel that aired in 2020. Its 3rd season was broadcasted between April 9 and June 25, 2022 with A-1 Pictures returning to helm the project. On December 17, 2022 it received a sequel film titled “First Kiss wa Owaranai” or “The First Kiss That Never Ends” that was released in Japan nationwide.


2. Shuumatsu no Walküre Vol. 17 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Takumi Fukui, Shinya Umemura and (Art) Ajichika

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 123,018
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Zenon
Serialization Date: Nov. 25, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

When we compare Shuumatsu no Walküre Volume 17’s Regular Edition performance against Volume 16 (both editions) in their first 6 days, copies sold for its latest volume were down by 15.99%. Note that the Special Edition of the 17th volume did not even make it onto Oricon’s Top 50 which cutoff point for the week was about 25,000 copies. Assuming that the volume’s performance was indeed reported, and if sales reached the 23,000 mark, that should allow Volume 17 to capture around 146,000 copies sold, making it nearly identical to Volume 16’s performance. That said, there is also a chance that copies sold may be far weaker for the Special Edition.

Additional Comments

It has a Special Edition released at 1,980 yen (≈14.90 USD).

The series was also adapted into a 12-episode ONA in June 2021 by studio Graphinica with a sequel planned for release in 2023.


3. Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Taiyou Kuzumi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 102,293
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: Jun. 11, 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: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,500,000 for physical + digital (Source)

Analysis

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Volume 9’s 102,293 copies sold in its first 7 days are not as good as the 148,572 copies sold made by its 4th volume in its first 5 days. It was also seen reporting higher copies sold for Volume 5 which in December 2021 sold 115,060 copies in its first 3 days.


4. Blue Lock Vol. 22 (↑24.89%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 97,781
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)

Additional Comments

Copies sold in its first 10 days have now hit 176,076.


5. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 21 (↓32.24%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 96,632
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 1,148,984 in its first 24 days.


6. Uchuu Kyoudai Vol. 42 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Chuuya Koyama

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 96,138
Link (JPN): Vol. 42

Manga Information

Serialization: Morning
Serialization Date: Dec. 6, 2007
Official Web Page: 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

The turnout for Uchuu Kyoudai Volume 42’s Regular Edition is indeed lower than Volume 38’s 109,625 copies sold by 12.30%. However, that is still without considering the Special Edition performance which unfortunately did not make it onto even the Top 50. Similar to Shuumatsu no Walküre Volume 17, if the Special Edition would sell around the 23,000 copies mark, it can easily overtake Volume 38 in terms of copies sold and with a higher gross sale as well. Yet, it may also produce a number far less than that.

Note. Volume 42 here does not include its Special Edition.

Additional Comments

Comes with a Special Edition, priced at 2,600 yen (≈19.57 USD) that bundles with a set of karuta cards.

The series welcomed a 99-episode Anime TV series adaptation by A-1 Pictures back in April 2012.


7. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE (↓34.23%)
by Takehiko Inoue

Volume Information

Release Date: December 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,800 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 85,917
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

The volume has reached 216,557 copies sold in its first 11 days.


8. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Story) Ren Eguchi and (Art) Akagishi K

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022
Days of Sales: 1
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 65,948
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Gardo
Serialization Date: Mar. 24, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 4,500,000 (Source)

Analysis

This is probably its best performance to date since Volume 5. The 1-day sale of Volume 9’s 65,948 copies sold was certainly stronger than the outcome of Volume 6’s 61,053 copies in its first 3 days and Volume 7’s 68,473 copies in its first 6 days. The series was also seen with Volumes 5 and 8 at 77,598 copies and 71,899 copies in their first 2 days and 4 days. The positive outcome may be driven by the release date of the volume itself, plus its upcoming Anime adaptation that is about to air in a couple of weeks (as of the time of writing).

Additional Comments

Studio MAPPA will be adapting the work into a TV Anime series, slated for broadcast this coming January 11, 2023.


9. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Crazy Diamond no Akuryou-teki Shitsuren Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Story) Kouhei Kadono and (Art) Tasuku Karasuma

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 54,090
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: Ultra Jump
Serialization Date: Dec. 18, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 300,000 including digital for Vol. 1 and 2 (Source)

Additional Comments

Last made an appearance with its 1st volume at 35,356 copies old in its first 3 days back in June 2022.


10. Diamond no Ace Act II Vol. 32 (↑18.85%)
by Yuuji Terajima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 52,759
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)

Additional Comments

Copies sold have achieved 97,150 in its first 10 days.


11. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 22 [Regular Edition] (↓56.23%)
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:
45,408
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 401,707 copies sold in its first 18 days.


12. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Vol. 18 (NEW)
by (Story) Refujin na Magonote and (Art) Yuka Fujikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 39,415
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Flapper
Serialization Date: May 2, 2014
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: More than 10,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Volume 18’s 39,415 copies sold in its first 4 days though seems stable but is slightly lower than Volumes 15 and 17 considering its average per day sale (note that the longer it goes, the fewer copies sold it will have on average). Had it gone another day, it may have landed at around 47,000 copies sold.

Additional Comments

In 2021, Studio Bind adapted the title into a two-cour TV Anime series and a second season is planned and is set to release some time in 2023.


13. Kouiu no ga Ii Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Souryuu

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,049
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Tonari no Young Jump
Serialization Date: Oct. 16, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

This is its first time appearing on Oricon’s Top 30 list.


14. Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Nene Yukimori

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,540
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: Oct. 24, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

The turnout for Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai Volume 11 in its first 7 days was not as good as what it achieved for Volume 9 which sold 36,211 copies in its first 5 days back in May 2022. The Manga was also seen doing better with Volumes 7 and 8 at 27,278 copies and 27,388 copies in their first 3 days. The upcoming Anime may reinvigorate its sales performance when it airs in the next coming weeks, but that remains to be seen.

Additional Comments

In May 2022, the series was announced to be receiving an Anime adaptation by studio Pine Jam, which is slated for broadcast on January 10, 2023.


15. Ookiku Furikabutte Vol. 36 (NEW)
by Asa Higuchi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,292
Link (JPN): Vol. 36

Manga Information

Serialization: Afternoon
Serialization Date: Sep. 25, 2003
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 15,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

It has been more than one year since its last volume. The series was seen with Volume 35 at 50,720 copies sold in its first 5 days back in July 2021.

The series was adapted into a 25-episode TV Anime series in 2007 by A-1 Pictures which then went on to produce its sequel in 2010. It also received a Special Anime episode in December 2010 titled “Natsu no Taikai-hen – Mokuhyou”.


16. Lycoris Recoil Vol. 1 (NEW)
by Yasunori Bizen

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,550
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Flapper
Serialization Date: Sep. 5, 2022
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

Based on the TV Anime series that was produced by A-1 Pictures that aired from July 2 to September 24, 2022.


17. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
Vol. 11 [Regular Edition] (↑14.55%)
by (Story) Katarina and (Art) Ryousuke Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,253
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)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for its 11th volume’s Regular Edition have now hit 62,282 in its first 10 days.


18. Yofukashi no Uta Vol. 14 (↑11.05%)
by Kotoyama

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,460
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)

Additional Comments

Volume 14 of the series has sold 61,691 copies in its first 10 days.


19. Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi Vol. 15 (NEW)
by sora

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 450 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,039
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Manga Information

Serialization: Hana to Yume
Serialization Date: Jul. 20, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

The Manga was last seen with its 13th and 14th volumes at 32,124 copies and 21,861 copies sold in their first 5 days and 3 days making Volume 15 having less intensity than Volume 13.


20. Chainsaw Man Vol. 12 (↑22.28%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 31,611
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)


21. Chainsaw Man Vol. 5 (↑30.46%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,883
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)


22. Shuumatsu no Walküre: Lu Bu Housen Hishouden Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Takumi Fukui, Shinya Umemura and (Art) Takeo Ono

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,835
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Zenon
Serialization Date: Oct. 25, 2019
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: N/A

Analysis

The latest volume did not seem to improve when compared to its past two performances. It was last seen on Oricon’s Top 30 chart for Volume 5 and Volume 6 at 40,926 copies and 34,810 copies sold in their first 7 days.

Additional Comments

This is the Manga’s final volume.


23. Chainsaw Man Vol. 7 (↑31.79%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: June 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,819
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)


24. Chainsaw Man Vol. 6 (↑30.65%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,729
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)


25. Chainsaw Man Vol. 8 (N/A)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: August 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,679
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)


26. Chainsaw Man Vol. 9 (↑31.69%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: November 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,625
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)


27. Chainsaw Man Vol. 10 (↑30.30%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,573
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. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Vol. 29 (↑4.34%)
by Reiji Miyajima

Volume Information

Release Date: December 16, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,559
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)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for Volume 29 have reached 55,929 in its first 10 days.


29. Chihayafuru Vol. 50 [Regular Edition] (↓67.56%)
by Yuki Suetsugu

Volume Information

Release Date: December 13, 2022
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,401
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)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Chihayafuru Volume 50 has sold 115,939 copies in its first 13 days.


30. Chainsaw Man Vol. 11 (N/A)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,286
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)


5-toubun no Hanayome leads the series sales chart for the week at 494.82 million yen (≈3.75 million USD) worth of physical sales made throughout the week that considered receipts from its Video, Music, Books, Novels and Manga segments. The concentration of physical sales is the strongest for its Video due to the release of its film’s discs that went on to sell 53,241 copies in its first 5 days, accounting for nearly 80% of its total sales for the week.

At Number 2 is Slam Dunk at 332.91 million yen (≈2.52 million USD) down by 18.15% week-on-week, however this would be its third continuous appearance on the Top 3 series sales chart, putting its total sales of Video, Music, Books, Novels and Manga from December 5 to December 25 at 992.61 million yen (≈7.52 million USD). Note that for the week between December 19 and December 25 alone, it also derived most of its sales from the segments mentioned before, but most of it came from physical sales of its Manga.

Finally, Blue Lock takes the 3rd spot to sell 301.68 million yen (≈2.28 million USD) of physical products tracked by Oricon for the week with most coming from its Manga (the other being Music, Books and Novels). In the past couple of weeks, the series have been noticing strong momentum of its Manga backlogs, and although some of its Manga did not make it onto the Top 50 Manga sales chart for the week, its past volume are sure to be filling up the spaces from the bottom 51 to 100. Including previous week’s series performance, Blue Lock has sold 498.06 million yen (≈3.78 million USD).

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 5th Week of December 2022)


1. 5-toubun no Hanayome
5-toubun no Hanayome Movie [Limited Release]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
549.8 million yen (tax included)
494.82 million yen (without tax)


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


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 22
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
335.2 million yen (tax included)
301.68 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!

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

Featured Image:
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic Ep. 5

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

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Series

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