Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: February 6 – February 12, 2023

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. 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. Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 37 (↓22.05%)
by Kouhei Horikoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 216,643
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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 85,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Boku no Hero Academia Volume 37 has retained some of its momentum from the first 3 days of its sales to close its Week 2 on Oricon Top 30 at 216,643 copies sold, bringing the volume’s total physical sales so far (as tracked by Oricon) to 494,579 copies in the first 10 days. This is its second highest by far (since Volume 24). The latest volume saw 21.60%, 17.86%, 19.82% and 4.26% more copies sold against Volumes 24, 27, 28 and 30, but is only 9.79% lower than Volume 33.


2. The Fable: The Second Contact Vol. 6 (NEW)
by Katsuhisa Minami

Volume Information

Release Date: February 6, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 96,184
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 19, 2021
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: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Analysis

The Fable: The Second Contact has seen debut sales in the first 3 days from Volume 1 to 5 and this is its first time being on the chart at 7 days of sales. Performance-wise, Volume 5 may be the one that could have overcome sales of Volume 6. The previous volume reported 62,789 copies in its first 3 days, averaging at 20,930 copies sold per day (as opposed to Volume 6’s 13,741 copies).


3. Yomi no Tsugai Vol. 3 (NEW)
by Hiromu Arakawa

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 69,965
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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Yomi no Tsugai recorded a 35.75% improvement in physical sales when compared to Volume 1’s 51,540 copies sold, both in their first 3 days. Volume 2 was seen at 115,371 copies sold in its first 7 days back in September 2022.


4. Mix Vol. 20 (NEW)
by Mitsuru Adachi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 527 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 67,877
Link (JPN): Vol. 20

Manga Information

Serialization: Gessan
Serialization Date: May 12, 2012
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: 8,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to other volumes with 3 days of sales, Mix’s 20th volume was down by 31.12% and 14.27% against Volumes 17 and 18. The series made its debuts with Volume 16 at 127,416 copies sold in the first 5 days and 90,216 copies sold in the first 6 days, suggesting a decline in sales trend (in terms of physical sales in Japan).

Additional Comments

The series was adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series by OLM that aired from April 6 to September 28, 2019. It is expecting a sequel set to air from April 2023 with OLM returning to helm the project.


5. MF Ghost Vol. 16 (NEW)
by Shuuichi Shigeno

Volume Information

Release Date: February 6, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 730 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 66,380
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 4, 2017
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

MF Ghost Volume 16’s 66,380 copies sold were down by 26.29% and 14.69% against Volumes 7 and 12, all in their first 7 days, making this its worst performance among the three volumes. Looking at its past volumes not in their first 7 days though, copies sold fluctuated a lot with lower sales recorded for older volumes than newer ones, then back in the low such as Volume 6’s 47,662 copies in 3 days, which it then bounced back stronger at 50,389 copies sold for Volume 9 before going back down to 47,354 copies. The same was seen with Volumes 8, 11 and 13 in their first 4 days.

Additional Comments

The series is expecting a TV Anime series adaptation by Felix Film to happen in 2023, though the exact date of the broadcast is not yet known.


6. Ao no Hako Vol. 9 (↓6.40%)
by Kouji Miura

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 43,628
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Apr. 12, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has reached 90,241 in the first 10 days.


7. Sakamoto Days Vol. 10 (↓4.56%)
by Yuuto Suzuki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold:
38,345
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Nov. 21, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 78,523 copies in its first 10 days.


8. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 18 (NEW)
by Keigo Maki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,709
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

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)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons so far with past volumes other than Volume 17 which was simultaneously released alongside Volume 18 for Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san, both in their first 4 days. Here, Volume 18 notched two spots higher than Volume 17 as it recorded a slightly better outcome in sales at 36,709 copies against the latter’s 36,559 copies. When compared to other volumes, the latest performance of Volumes 17 and 18 are still not as good as seen from Volumes 6 to 11 which were all above 33,000 copies sold in their first 3 days.

Additional Comments

Doga Kobo adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series that aired from April 10 to July 10, 2022.


9. Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Hitsuji Yamada

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 900 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,600
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Suiyoubi no Sirius
Serialization Date: Aug. 22, 2018
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,050,000 including digital (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with Volume 6 at 38,942 copies sold in its first 4 days back in June 2022.

The series is set to receive a TV Anime series adaptation in July 2023 by GoHands.


10. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Vol. 17 (NEW)
by Keigo Maki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,559
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

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)


11. 2-gatsu no Shousha: Zettai Goukaku no Kyoushitsu Vol. 17 (NEW)
by Shiho Takase

Volume Information

Release Date: February 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,515
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Big Comic Spirits
Serialization Date: Dec. 4, 2017
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: More than 2,700,000 (Source)

Analysis

2-gatsu no Shousha: Zettai Goukaku no Kyoushitsu registered a 5.80% drop in physical sales for Volume 17 against Volume 15’s 38,764 copies sold, both in their first 6 days. Nevertheless, the performance of Volume 17 is still stronger than Volume 16 that sold 35,053 copies in its first 7 days. Before that, it was also seen with Volume 14 at 29,279 copies in its first 3 days.

Additional Comments

It was adapted into a live-action TV series in 2021 starring Yagira Yuya, Inoue Mao and Kato Shigeaki.


12. Blue Giant Explorer Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Shinichi Ishizuka

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 750 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,201
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

Manga Information

Serialization: Big Comic
Serialization Date: May 25, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 9,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

Blue Giant Explorer Volume 8 saw a 19.09% and 2.99% increase in physical sales against Volumes 4 and 7, all in their first 3 days. That said, it may have sold more in the first 3 days for Volume 3 that saw 63,021 copies in the first 5 days seeing the volume still had a higher average per day of 12,604 copies. The same could be said with Volume 6 that sold 49,128 copies in its first 4 days with an average of 12,282 copies sold per day.

Additional Comments

Blue Giant has an Anime film adaptation coming out soon (as of the time of writing) on February 17, 2023, which is to be produced by studio Nut.


13. Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Kenkyo na Circle and (Art) Yousuke Kokuzawa

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,813
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Jun. 27, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu Volume 10’s 35,813 copies sold in the first 4 days has no direct comparisons, but it may have not sold more than Volume 6 and 9 that saw 43,720 copies and 41,311 copies respectively in their first 5 days had it gone a day longer.

Additional Comments

It was recently announced that Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu will adapted into a TV Anime series by Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab, though the date of broadcast is still not yet known.


14. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Vol. 19 (↓0.98%)
by (Story) Ukyou Kodachi and (Art) Mikio Ikemoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,622
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: V-Jump
Serialization Date: May 9, 2016
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 250,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Volume 19 has sold 67,577 copies in its first 10 days.


15. Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Story) Shotou Shinkou and (Art) Jea Pon

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 32,119
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: Manga UP!
Serialization Date: Jul. 29, 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita reported a 32.95% and 26.14% drop in physical sales for Volume 19 against Volumes 11 and 12 but is 8.89% higher than Volume 18, all in their first 3 days. Still, the latest volume would have had a hard time in overcoming sales of Volumes 14 and 16 that registered 52,675 copies and 49,300 copies sold in their first 4 days amid their stronger average per day sales.

Additional Comments

Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Revoroot that aired from July to September 2022.


16. Yowamushi Pedal Vol. 82 (NEW)
by Wataru Watanabe

Volume Information

Release Date: February 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,793
Link (JPN): Vol. 82

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Feb. 7, 2008
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Yowamushi Pedal’s 82nd volume at 30,793 copies sold in the first 5 days is 21.07%, 21.41% and 9.43% lower than Volumes 74, 75 and 78 making this its worst performance so far among the four volumes.

Additional Comments

Yowamushi Pedal is having its newest Anime season being broadcasted this season titled “Limit Break” which is being produced by TMS Entertainment.


17. Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift “Mugen Gacha” de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & “Zamaa!” Shimasu! Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Author) Shisui Meikyou and (Illustration) tef

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,348
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: May 25, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift “Mugen Gacha” de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & “Zamaa!” Shimasu! has no direct comparisons for its 7th volume, but this is certainly its best performance so far since Volume 3. The 30,348 copies sold in the first 4 days is higher than what it recorded before as previous volumes were all charted at longer days of sales. For instance, Volume 4 was at 29,707 copies in the first 7 days whereas Volume 5 was at 29,743 copies in the first 6 days.


18. Mashle Vol. 15 (↑3.91%)
by Hajime Koumoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,109
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

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
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The volume has reached 57,124 in physical copies sold in its first 10 days.


19. Tokyo Revengers Vol. 31 (↓43.73%)
by Ken Wakui

Volume Information

Release Date: January 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,772
Link (JPN): Vol. 31

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 1, 2017
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: 70,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has reached 730,931 in its first 27 days.


20. Kenja no Mago Vol. 21 (NEW)
by (Story) Tsuyoshi Yoshioka and (Art) Ogata Shunsuke

Volume Information

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 640 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,394
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Ace UP
Serialization Date: Mar. 1, 2016
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: 7,200,000 including digital (Source)

Analysis

Kenja no Mago reported 6.16% fewer copies sold for Volume 21 against Volume 20, both in the first 3 days. Prior to this, the series was seen with Volumes 18 and 19 at 41,766 copies and 38,678 copies in the first 6 days and 4 days.

Additional Comments

In April 2019, SILVER LINK. adapted the work into a 12-episode TV Anime series.


21. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Miraijin A and (Art) Natsumi Inoue

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,324
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Jun. 26, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,500,000 (Source)

Analysis

Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta Volume 10 has no direct comparisons in terms of 4 days of sales. But, copies sold do seem to be stable when compared to the 5-day sales of Volumes 6 and 9 at 29,176 copies and 30,384 copies sold. It was also seen with Volumes 7 and 8 at 32,744 copies and 32,545 copies sold in their first 7 days and 6 days.

Additional Comments

Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru is set to receive a TV Anime adaptation to broadcast in 2024 by studio MOTHER.


22. Yuukoku no Moriarty Vol. 19 (↓4.90%)
by (Story) Ryousuke Takeuchi and (Art) Hikaru Miyoshi

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,404
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Aug 4, 2016
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: 6,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Yuukoku no Moriarty has sold 54,168 copies in its first 10 days.


23. Kingdom Vol. 67 (↓42.05%)
by Yasuhisa Hara

Volume Information

Release Date: January 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,133
Link (JPN): Vol. 67

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: Jan. 26, 2006
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: 95,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume have reached 527,489 in its first 25 days.


24. Owari no Seraph Vol. 29 (↓3.09%)
by (Story) Takaya Kagami, Daisuke Furuya and (Art) Yamato Yamamoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,442
Link (JPN): Vol. 29

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Sep. 3, 2012
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The volume has achieved 50,121 copies in physical sales in its first 10 days.


25. Kono Oto Tomare! Vol. 28 (↓17.33%)
by Amyuu Sakura

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,491
Link (JPN): Vol. 28

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Aug 4, 2012
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: N/A

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 51,907 copies in its first 10 days.


26. Kemono Jihen Vol. 18 (↓3.99%)
by Shou Aimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,440
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Dec. 2, 2016
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: 4,200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Kemono Jihen Volume 18 has sold 45,981 copies in its first 10 days.


27. Baki-dou Vol. 15 (NEW)
by Keisuke Itagaki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,439
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Oct. 4, 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: 85,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Manga was last seen with Volume 14 at 22,377 copies sold in its first 4 days back in September 2022.


28. Chainsaw Man Vol. 13 (↓27.95%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,720
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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 20,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The volume has achieved 561,224 copies in its first 40 days.


29. Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki: Kimama na Isekai Kyoushi Life Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Yasukiyo Kotobuki and (Art) Maneki

Volume Information

Release Date: February 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,189
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Gangan Online
Serialization Date: 2018
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Up!
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 any of the charts the Blog tracks.


30. Poe no Ichizoku: Ao no Pandora Vol. 1 (NEW)
by Moto Hagio

Volume Information

Release Date: February 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 773 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,978
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: Flowers (Monthly)
Serialization Date: May 27, 2022
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: N/A

Additional Comments

A direct sequel to Himitsu no Hanazono that was serialized from May 28, 2019 to September 28, 2021.


Blue Lock and Boku no Hero Academia managed to retain their presences on the Top 3 series sales chart between February 6 and February 12 with Blue Lock moving up a spot to secure the first place at 147.60 million yen (≈1.09 million USD), down by 17.34% week-on-week. Likewise, Boku no Hero Academia too has jumped one spot up to Number 2 with total physical sales as tracked by Oricon settling at 128.52 million yen (≈951.96 thousand USD), 19.78% less than the week before. Coming in 3rd is Slam Dunk’s return to the Top 3 after missing out the past three weeks with a total of 126.99 million yen (≈940.63 thousand USD) in sales.

Sales for both Blue Lock and Slam Dunk consider all factors tracked by Oricon with Manga being its biggest contributor (others being Video, Music, Books and Novels) whereas for Boku no Hero Academia, it does not consider sales from Books and Novels for the week (same as the week before).

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 3rd Week of February 2023)


1. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Character Book EGOIST BIBLE
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
164.0 million yen (tax included)
147.60 million yen (without tax)


2. Boku no Hero Academia
Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 37
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
142.8 million yen (tax included)
128.52 million yen (without tax)


3. Slam Dunk
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK re:SOURCE
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
141.1 million yen (tax included)
126.99 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.

Featured Image:
Gift “Mugen Gacha” de Level 9999

Previous Chart: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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