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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 (↓39.83%)
by Gege Akutami
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 341,742
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
Analysis
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 21 was down by 40.14% to 909,748 copies against Volume 16’s 1,519,819 copies sold, both in their first 10 days. The latest performance also marks a much weaker turnout against Volume 18 which was able to push out 1,321,226 copies as of its 9th day. Although Volume 21 maintains a much larger advantage against the 10-day sales of its 13th volume (which sold 247,471 copies), that is before its Anime adaptation was aired.
2. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 22 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 252,557
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
Analysis
When compared to its past volumes with 4 days of sales, Volume 22’s performance is only down by a small 2.79% against Volume 19’s 290,157 copies sold. The 282,056 copies sold by Volume 22 (including its Special Edition at Number 13) is still above Volumes 15, 18 and 21 by 12.22%, 9.24% and 10.85%. It also performed much better than Volume 12 and 13’s 255,098 copies and 245,001 copies in their first 6 days and 5 days.
Additional Comments
The title was also adapted into TV Anime series by studio 8bit with the first season airing in 2019, and a split-cour released in 2021. It recently received an original film titled “Guren no Kizuna-hen” that hit theatres across Japan on November 25, 2022.
3. Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 3 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Yama Wayama
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Shodensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 102,451
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
Together with its Special Edition at Number 7, total copies sold for the volumes were at 149,190 copies in their first 4 days.
The series was seen with Volume 2 at 55,497 copies sold in its first 2 days.
4. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Vol. 30 (NEW)
by Osamu Nishi
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 86,034
Link (JPN): Vol. 30
Analysis
Volume 30’s 86,034 is its best outcome thus far among its volumes with 4 days of sales. It sold 11.57%, 10.51% and 14.04% more than Volumes 22, 26 and 29. The latest volume has also outpaced Volumes 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 27 which made their debuts with longer days of sales.
Additional Comments
The Manga’s TV Anime series adaptation is seeing its latest and 3rd season being broadcasted this season which is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures.
5. Arslan Senki Vol. 18 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Yoshiki Tanaka and (Art) Hiromu Arakawa
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 53,757
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
Additional Comments
The 18th volume’s Special Edition unfortunately did not rank even on the Top 50. With a cutoff point of about 15,800 copies, it would have sold less than that. If copies sold for the Special Edition went above the 10,000 mark, it will hold an advantage over Volume 13’s 61,695 copies, but will still be lower than the 93,123 copies sold for Volume 12, both in their first 3 days.
The volume also has a Special Edition priced at 1,000 yen (≈7.31 USD) that comes with three clear cards.
SANZIGEN and LIDENFILMS adapted the Manga into a 25-episode TV Anime series in 2015 before a follow up season in 2016.
6. Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Vol. 12 (NEW)
by Atsushi Tsudanuma
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 52,807
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
Analysis
Copies sold for Volume 12 were 9.76% higher than Volume 11’s 48,113 copies, however, it was lower than Volume 5’s 78,699 copies sold by 32.90%.
7. Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 3 [Special Edition] (NEW)
by Yama Wayama
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 4,440 yen
Publisher: Shodensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,739
Link (JPN): Vol. 3 [Special Edition]
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 Special Edition comes with an OVA, produced by studio Lapin Track.
8. Ao no Hako Vol. 8 (↑4.51%)
by Kouji Miura
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 42,547
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Apr. 12, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have reached 83,257 in its first 10 days.
9. Tokyo Revengers Vol. 30 (↓37.24%)
by Ken Wakui
Volume Information
Release Date: November 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,194
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
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have reached 657,098 in its first 25 days.
10. Kimetsu Gakuen! Vol. 3 (↑10.15%)
by Natsuki Hokami
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 39,320
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Manga Information
Serialization: Saikyou Jump
Serialization Date: Aug. 4, 2021
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A
Additional Comments
Copies sold for its 3rd volume have hit 75,017 in its first 10 days.
11. Getsuyoubi no Tawawa Vol. 6 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Kiseki Himura
Volume Information
Release Date: December 5, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,988
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Nov. 16, 2020
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: 1,200,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
The volume is also available in Blue Edition that is priced slightly higher at 909 yen (≈6.64 USD).
The series was last seen with Volume 5’s Regular Edition at 38,037 copies in its first 7 days back in August 2022.
Pine Jam adapted the work into an Anime series in 2016 with a sequel then broadcasted in September of 2021.
12. Mashle Vol. 14 (↑20.15%)
by Hajime Koumoto
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,462
Link (JPN): Vol. 14
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 27, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (Upcoming Anime)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Additional Comments
Volume 14 has achieved 55,815 copies sold in its first 10 days.
13. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 22 [Limited Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,700 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,499
Link (JPN): Vol. 22 [Special Edition]
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
Additional Comments
The Limited Edition is priced at 1,700 yen (≈12.42 USD) that bundles together with a body warmer in a slime shaped case.
14. Darwin’s Game Vol. 27 (NEW)
by FLIPFLOPs
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,146
Link (JPN): Vol. 27
Additional Comments
The series last made an appearance with Volume 26 at 36,878 copies sold in its first 5 days.
The series was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime adaptation by studio Nexus in 2020.
15. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Ibun: Makokugurashi no Trinity Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Tae Tono
Volume Information
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,868
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Manga Information
Serialization: Suiyoubi no Sirius
Serialization Date: Mar. 14, 2019
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: Counted together with its main series.
Additional Comments
It was last seen with Volume 6 back in March 2022 at 33,023 copies sold in its first 5 days.
16. One Piece Vol. 104 (↓23.03%)
by Eiichiro Oda
Volume Information
Release Date: November 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,492
Link (JPN): Vol. 104
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 22, 1997
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube (FILM RED)
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Additional Comments
Copies sold for One Piece Volume 104 have hit 1,736,536 in its first 38 days.
17. Chainsaw Man Vol. 12 (↓2.07%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: October 4, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,184
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
Additional Comments
Copies sold for its 12th volume have reached 632,919 in its first 69 days.
18. Hana yori mo Hana no Gotoku Vol. 21 (NEW)
by Minako Narita
Volume Information
Release Date: December 5, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 450 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,602
Link (JPN): Vol. 21
Additional Comments
This is the first time the series has breached the Top 30 sales chart since the Blog began tracking.
19. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 16 (NEW)
by Keigo Maki
Volume Information
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,057
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
Analysis
Note that this is Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san worst performance among its volumes with 3 days of sales. The 25,057 copies sold for Volume 16 is only 4.55% less than Volume 14, however, the gap is wider when compared to Volumes 6 to 11 and 14.
Additional Comments
Doga Kobo adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April this year.
20. Yurufuwa Nouka no Mojibake Skill: Isekai de Catalog Tsuuhan Yattemasu Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Story) Arata Shiraishi and (Art) Neito Kimura
Volume Information
Release Date: December 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,055
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Additional Comments
The series was seen back in February 2022 with its 4th volume at 28,456 copies in its first 7 days.
21. Chainsaw Man Vol. 5 (↑1.45%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: January 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,054
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
22. Kuutei Dragons Vol. 14 (NEW)
by Taku Kuwabara
Volume Information
Release Date: December 7, 2022
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,793
Link (JPN): Vol. 14
Manga Information
Serialization: good! Afternoon
Serialization Date: Jun. 7, 2016
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Amazon; Right Stuf
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,750,000 (Source)
Additional Comments
The last time it made it onto Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart was for Volume 9 at 37,466 copies sold in its first 7 days.
23. Chainsaw Man Vol. 6 (↑3.07%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: March 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,787
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
24. Chainsaw Man Vol. 4 (↓0.62%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: October 4, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,564
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
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
25. Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 (↑1.03%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: March 4, 2019
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,381
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
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
26. Chainsaw Man Vol. 7 (↑3.92%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: June 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,221
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
27. Chainsaw Man Vol. 8 (↑3.40%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: August 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,809
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
28. Chainsaw Man Vol. 9 (↑5.10%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: November 4, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,685
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
29. Chainsaw Man Vol. 10 (↑4.49%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: January 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,554
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
30. Chainsaw Man Vol. 11 (↑4.51%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: March 4, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 440 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,436
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
The strong sales posted by Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken’s 22nd Manga volume helped push the series to claim the top spot on Oricon’s weekly series sales chart as it narrowly eclipsed Onna no Sono no Hoshi that placed 2nd, and like the first, was driven mainly by sales of its Manga. Both titles’ gross earnings were also further fortified by their Special Edition releases as noted in the above chart with Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken’s version costing much less than Onna no Sono no Hoshi. As a result, the two titles witnessed sales worth 289.35 million yen (≈2.11 million USD) and 285.21 million yen (≈2.08), respectively. However, Onna no Sono no Hoshi performed way better Manga-wise since total sales for the week for the series was only inclusive of the segment whereas Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken had its sales derived from all segments (Video, Music, Books, Novels and Manga) with Manga being its largest contributor.
Slam Dunk made its presence known at Number 3 at a total of 252.99 million yen (≈2.51 million USD) in sales with Slam Dunk Volume 20 [Collector’s Edition] being its best product for the week. Its emergence here is no surprise considering the release of its film, The First Slam Dunk, had just been released on December 3, 2022, spurring demand for its Manga. As of its 9th day the film had brought in 3 billion yen (≈29.71 million USD) in box office revenue with over 2.02 million audiences having already watched the film (see AnimeAnime, cross ref. eiga.com).
Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 3rd Week of December 2022)
1. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 22 [Regular Edition]
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
321.5 million yen (tax included)
289.35 million yen (without tax)
2. Onna no Sono no Hoshi
Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 3 [Special Edition]
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
316.9 million yen (tax included)
285.21 million yen (without tax)
3. Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk Vol. 20 [Collector’s Edition]
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
281.1 million yen (tax included)
252.99 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.
Previous Chart: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
Follow-up Chart: Dec. 12 – Dec. 18
Source: Oricon
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