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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. Please note that while Oricon tracks sales from a huge number of stores in Japan, the sales data below are not at the fullest since some stores do not participate in Oricon’s daily surveys. For more information about Oricon, please refer to this page.
Without further ado, the full Top 30 is as follows:
Manga Weekly Top 30
1. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Story) Natsu Hyuuga, Itsuki Nanao and (Art) Nekokurage
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 96,639
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Manga Information
Serialization: Big Gangan
Serialization Date: May 25, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Up!
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analysis
There are no direct comparisons so far (since Volume 6) for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Volume 11. The 96,639 copies sold in its first 2 days, albeit with a high average per day, projects a slower intensity when compared to its previous volumes. For instance, Volume 7 which was still at a high 42,979 copies sold on average per day as of its 5th day. Volumes 9 and 10 both were at above 40,000 on average per day in their first 4 days; the two volumes sold more than 160,000 copies in November 2021 and June 2022, respectively.
Note. It tends to be that the longer it goes, the lower the average per day would be.
Additional Comments
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto will be receiving a TV Anime series adaptation that is set to broadcast in 2023 (on an unannounced date). The project will be helmed by OLM and TOHO animation STUDIO.
2. Oni no Hanayome Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Story) Kureha and (Art) Jun Togashi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Starts Publishing
Estimated number of copies sold: 65,908
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Additional Comments
The series made an appearance with Volume 1 selling 53,165 copies in its first 3 days back in August 2022.
3. Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo Vol. 9 (NEW)
by (Story) Shachi Sogano and (Art) Issei Hyouju
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 50,649
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Ace
Serialization Date: Apr. 26, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Prologue (JPN): Here
*Warning erotica
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 3,000,000 worldwide (Source)

Additional Comments
The series last made an appearance with Volume 8 at 57,546 copies sold in its first 3 days.
The work received Anime adaptation that was broadcast between July 6 to September 21, 2022, by studio Passione. It also received two short special episodes that aired on November 25 and December 23, 2022.
4. Diamond no Ace Act II Vol. 33 (↑24.63%)
by Yuuji Terajima
Volume Information
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,769
Link (JPN): Vol. 33
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

Additional Comments
The volume has 84,295 sold copies in its first 10 days.
5. Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 37 (↓34.36%)
by Kouhei Horikoshi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 42,535
Link (JPN): Vol. 37
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 7, 2014
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Additional Comments
Boku no Hero Academia Volume 37 has sold 601,911 copies in its first 24 days.
6. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou Vol. 16 (NEW)
by (Story) Natsu Hyuuga and (Art) Minoji Kurata
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 38,821
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Analysis
The higher average per day for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou here is mainly due to its relatively shorter days of sales, shorter than any of the volumes you see in the graph below. There are no direct comparisons so far, however, overall (since Volume 11) the performance has been quite stable. Volume 16 had certainly sold more copies than Volume 14 which was at 46,127 copies sold in 3 days (the same with Volume 11 in its first 3 days), averaging at 15,376 copies per day, but remains mostly unchanged when compared to Volume 13’s 52,034 copies in 3 days, averaging at 17,345 copies per day.
7. Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu Vol. 23 (NEW)
by Miko Yasu
Volume Information
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,639
Link (JPN): Vol. 23

Additional Comments
Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu was last seen with Volume 22 at 22,269 copies old in its first 3 days back in October 2022.
The work was adapted into a 13-episode TV Anime series by Madhouse that aired between January and March 2022.
8. Demi-chan wa Kataritai Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Petosu
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,325
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Magazine (Monthly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 5, 2014 to Dec. 19, 2022
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: 3,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
This is the series final volume.
Demi-chan wa Kataritai made its Volume 10 debut at 30,488 copies sold in its first 4 days back in November 2021.
Demi-chan wa Kataritai was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series that aired from January 8 to March 26, 2017, by studio A-1 Pictures. It then received a sequel ONA that was released on June 29 the same year.
9. Majo Taisen: 32-nin no Isai no Majo wa Koroshiau Vol. 6 (NEW)
by (Story) Homura Kawamoto and (Art) Makoto Shiozuka
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,200
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Manga Information
Serialization: Comic Zenon
Serialization Date: Oct. 24, 2020
Official Web Page: N/A
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis
When compared to its past volumes with 7 days of sales, Majo Taisen: 32-nin no Isai no Majo wa Koroshiau Volume 6 sold 33.68% and 31.96% less than Volumes 3 and 4 — they were at 45,540 copies and 44,387 copies back in December 2021 and June 2022. The series also made its debut with Volume 5 at 26,172 copies sold in 4 days back in October 2022.
10. Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Yuki Shiwasu
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,085
Link (JPN): Vol. 4
Manga Information
Serialization: Hana to Yume
Serialization Date: Aug. 5, 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:
550,000 (Source)
Awards:
Ranked 11th on the Next Manga Awards 2022 for the Print Category

Additional Comments
The series was seen charting on Oricon Top 30 for Volume 3 at 19,954 copies sold in its first 4 days back in October 2022.
11. Houkago Teibou Nisshi Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Yasuyuki Kosaka
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,953
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Champion Retsu
Serialization Date: Feb. 21, 2017
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
The series made an appearance with Volume 9 on COMIC ZIN’s list back in June 2022 in its first 7 days.
The work was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Doga Kobo that aired from April 7 to September 22, 2020.
12. Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Koi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 880 yen
Publisher: Houbunsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,894
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Manga Information
Serialization: Manga Time Kirara MAX
Serialization Date: Jan. 19, 2011
Official Web Page: N/A
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): N/A
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 3,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
The series was last seen with Volume 10 on COMIC ZIN’s list back in December 2021 in its first 2 days.
13. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Vol. 30 (↓0.88%)
by Reiji Miyajima
Volume Information
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,438
Link (JPN): Vol. 30
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

Additional Comments
Kanojo, Okarishimasu Volume 30 has reached 53,110 copies sold in its first 10 days.
14. Yomi no Tsugai Vol. 3 (↓61.08%)
by Hiromu Arakawa
Volume Information
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,306
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Gangan
Serialization Date: Dec 10, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Up!
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Additional Comments
The volume has sold 163,860 copies in its first 17 days.
15. Shutokou SPL Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Michiharu Kusunoki
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,803
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Magazine (Monthly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 20, 2016
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: N/A

Additional Comments
This is the series first ever appearance on Oricon Top 30 chart since the Blog began tracking.
16. Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Yuumikan and (Art) Jirou Oimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Kadokawa
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,360
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Additional Comments
The series was last seen selling 32,932 copies for Volume 6 in its first 3 days back in August 2022.
SILVER LINK. adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series in 2020 and a sequel is currently airing this season (Winter 2023) as of the time of writing, produced by the same studio.
17. Blue Lock Vol. 22 (↓13.19%)
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: 24,616
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

18. Shota Oni Vol. 3 [Special Edition] (NEW)
by Miyuki Nakayama
Volume Information
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,797
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Additional Comments
This is its first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog tracks.
The Special Edition comes with a booklet.
19. Wakako-zake Vol. 20 (NEW)
by Chie Shinkyu
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Coamix
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,965
Link (JPN): Vol. 20
Manga Information
Serialization: Comic Zenon
Serialization Date: Jul. 25, 2011
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,700,000 including digital (Source)

Additional Comments
The series last made an appearance with Volume 19 at 16,784 copies sold, not in its first 2 days, but in the next 7 days on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.
Wakako-zake received a 12-episode TV Anime series adaptation by studio Office DCI that aired from July 5 to September 20, 2015.
20. Okiraku Ryoushu no Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Story) Mitsuru Inoue and (Art) Maro Aoiro
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,320
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Manga Information
Serialization: Comic Gardo
Serialization Date: Aug. 13, 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: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
The series was last seen on TSUTAYA’s chart for Volume 2 back in August 2022.
21. Atashin’chi Super Vol. 2 (NEW)
by Eiko Kera
Volume Information
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 900 yen
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publications
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,032
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Additional Comments
This is the series’ first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog tracks.
22. Ui x Kon Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Minori Kurosaki
Volume Information
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,114
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Manga Information
Serialization: Ribon Magazine
Serialization Date: May 1, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analysis
There have been no significant changes when compared to Ui x Kon’s past volumes against Volume 11. The latest volume has the shortest days of sales in the graph below with Volumes 8, 9 and 10 all at 6 days, 5 days and 4 days respectively. The series’ performance so far is quite stable.
23. Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 1 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Kouta Sannomiya
Volume Information
Release Date: October 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,153
Link (JPN): Vol. 1
Manga Information
Serialization: Bessatsu Shounen Magazine
Serialization Date: Jun. 9, 2022
Official Web Page: N/A
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

24. Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku Vol. 15 (NEW)
by (Story) Shouji Goji and (Art) Bibi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 2
Price: 620 yen
Publisher: Overlap
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,727
Link (JPN): Vol. 15
Manga Information
Serialization: Comic Gardo
Serialization Date: Jan. 25, 2019
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,300,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
The series was seen with Volume 14 on TSUTAYA’s list back in November 2022 in its first 3 days.
25. Mix Vol. 20 (↓52.82%)
by Mitsuru Adachi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 527 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,698
Link (JPN): Vol. 20

Additional Comments
The volume has sold 126,204 copies in its first 17 days.
26. Yubisaki to Renren Vol. 8 (↓73.97%)
by Suu Morishita
Volume Information
Release Date: February 13, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,438
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Additional Comments
The volume has achieved 89,266 copies sold in its first 14 days.
27. Liaison: Kodomo no Kokoro Shinryoujo Vol. 12 (NEW)
by (Story) Yuusaku Takemura and (Art) Yeong-chan
Volume Information
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,254
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

Additional Comments
The work made an appearance with Volume 11 back in January 2023 selling 17,905 copies in its first 7 days.
It has a live-action drama adaptation that was first aired on January 20 this year starring Yamazaki Ikusaburo and Matsumoto Honoka.
28. Blue Lock Vol. 21 (↓2.51%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: October 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,078
Link (JPN): Vol. 21
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

29. Iki Dekinai no wa Kimi no Sei Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Zeniko Sumiya
Volume Information
Release Date: February 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 718 yen
Publisher: Libre
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,211
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Additional Comments
This is the work’s first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog tracks.
30. Chainsaw Man Vol. 13 (↓7.49%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,168
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
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
The volume has achieved 596,949 copies in its first 54 days.
The currently airing drama Yugure ni, Te wo Tsunagu, starring Suzu Hirose and Ren Nagase, topped the series Top 3 chart for the week, grossing a staggering 1,408.68 million yen (≈10.34 million USD) solely from sales of its official soundtracks: Life Goes On and We Are Young, performed by Japanese five-member idol group King & Prince. The single had a massive start, selling 1,032,487 copies in just five days.
At Number 2 for the week is Lycoris Recoil, grossing 270.09 million yen (≈1.98 million USD), largely driven by sales of its Video segment, which saw the release of Volume 6, selling a total of 19,287 copies in its first five days. The final volume also spurred demand for its previous volumes, further contributing to sales, and the 21,403 copies sold for Lycoris Recoil Heroine Archive Chisato & Takina via its Book segment solidified its position for the week. Note that sales from its Music, Light Novel, and Manga segments were also considered.
Finally, we have Bocchi the Rock! coming in 3rd at 187.11 million yen (≈1.37 million USD), and like Lycoris Recoil, much of its sales come from its Video segment. Its Anime’s 3rd volume discs topped their respective charts for the week, placing 1st on the Blu-ray chart and 3rd on the DVD chart, selling a total of 19,391 copies in its first five days, its best performance so far. Other than its Video segment, sales from its Music and Manga segments were also taken into account.
Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 1st Week of March 2023)
1. Yugure ni, Te wo Tsunagu
Life goes on / We are young [Type Dear Tiara]
Type: CD Maxi
Total amount of sales during the period:
1,565.2 million yen (tax included)
1,408.68 million yen (without tax)

2. Lycoris Recoil
Lycoris Recoil Vol. 6 [Limited Release]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
300.1 million yen (tax included)
270.09 million yen (without tax)

3. Bocchi the Rock!
Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 3 [Limited Release]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
207.9 million yen (tax included)
187.11 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:
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
Previous Chart: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5
Source: Oricon
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