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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. Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 37 (NEW)
by Kouhei Horikoshi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 277,936
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
Analysis
Boku no Hero Academia Volume 37 made its 3-day sales debut at 277,936 copies, 11.62% less than Volume 30, however, it maintained an edge over other 3-day sales volumes by 37.65%, 9.65%, 21.62%, 13.66% against Volumes 24, 27, 28 and 30. This latest performance is also a lot stronger than what it achieved for Volumes 25 and 26 which noted 304,932 copies and 288,727 copies sold in their first 5 days, respectively.
Additional Comments
Studio Bones is currently adapting the series 6th TV Anime season which first aired on October 1 and is slated to have 25 episodes.
2. Tokyo Revengers Vol. 31 (↓50.38%)
by Ken Wakui
Volume Information
Release Date: January 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 51,131
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
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 702,159 in its first 20 days.
3. Kuubo Ibuki: Great Game Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Kaiji Kawaguchi
Volume Information
Release Date: January 30, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 48,514
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
Analysis
The 48,514 copies sold for Kuubo Ibuki: Great Game Volume 9 is only a minor setback of 6.02% against Volume 7’s 51,623 copies sold back in May 2022 of which both were at 7 days of sales. The latest turnout is unfortunately not as good as the 44,907 copies sold with Volume 5 in its first 4 days.
4. Ao no Hako Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Kouji Miura
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,613
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
Analysis
When compared to other 3-day sales volumes, Ao no Hako Volume 9 is the series best so far, outpacing Volumes 4, 5 and 6 by 8.57%, 14.64% and 14.50% respectively. That said, copies sold for Volume 6 at 62,209 in its first 4 days may still be its best performing volume thus far.
5. Kingdom Vol. 67 (↓58.15%)
by Yasuhisa Hara
Volume Information
Release Date: January 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 45,092
Link (JPN): Vol. 67
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume have reached 501,356 in its first 18 days.
6. Sakamoto Days Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Yuuto Suzuki
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,178
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
Analysis
Sakamoto Days Volume 10 did not perform as good as Volume 9’s 45,437 copies sold with 11.57% less sales, though, it still has a 39.58% and 30.08% advantage over Volumes 6 and 7 that reported 28,785 copies and 30,887 copies sold in their first 3 days. The latest turnout is also stronger than Volume 5’s 36,247 copies sold in its first 6 days but may not overtake Volume 8’s 52,793 copies sold (4 days) had it gone a day longer amid lower average sales per day (the longer it goes, the lower the average tends to be).
7. Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari Vol. 2 (↓55.30%)
by Jinushi
Volume Information
Release Date: January 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,097
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Manga Information
Serialization: Big Gangan
Serialization Date: Aug. 25, 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: 450,000 including digital (Source)
Additional Comments
The volume has sold 110,385 copies in its first 12 days.
8. Tokyo Aliens Vol. 6 (↑5.68%)
by NAOE
Volume Information
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,989
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has reached 66,151 in its first 10 days.
9. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Story) Ukyou Kodachi and (Art) Mikio Ikemoto
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,955
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analysis
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations recorded a small 3.40% improvement in sales for Volume 19 against Volume 15, however, the latest volume remains much lower against other 3-day sales volumes by 48.50%, 40.60%, 25.54% and 32.94% against Volumes 9, 12, 14 and 15.
Additional Comments
Studio Pierrot adapted the Manga into a TV Anime series that was initially broadcasted in April 2017 and is still airing till this day.
10. Chainsaw Man Vol. 13 (↓18.12%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: January 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 31,532
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 538,504 copies in its first 33 days.
11. Kono Oto Tomare! Vol. 28 (NEW)
by Amyuu Sakura
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,416
Link (JPN): Vol. 28
Analysis
The 28,416 copies sold for Kono Oto Tomare! Volume 28 is an improvement of 6.18% over Volume 27’s 26,761 copies and is only a small drop of 0.35% against Volume 26 that sold 28,515 copies, all in their first 3 days. The series was also seen with Volume 25 at 53,918 copies sold in its first 7 days.
Additional Comments
Platinum Vision adapted the work into a 2-cour TV Anime series in April 2019 which ended its broadcast in December the same year.
12. Mashle Vol. 15 (NEW)
by Hajime Koumoto
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,015
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
Analysis
Mashle Volume 15 noted a decent recovery of 10.50% against Volume 14’s 25,353 copies sold, yet, there is still quite a gap between the latest volume and Volumes 6, 9 and 10 by 38.57%, 35.82% and 33.43%, all in their first 3 days.
Additional Comments
Mashle will be adapted into a TV Anime series set for broadcast in April 2023 and will be produced by A-1 Pictures.
13. Yuukoku no Moriarty Vol. 19 (NEW)
by (Story) Ryousuke Takeuchi and (Art) Hikaru Miyoshi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,764
Link (JPN): Vol. 19
Analysis
When compared to Volumes 14 and 16, Yuukoku no Moriarty Volume 19 experienced 27.59% and 23.64% less physical sales in Japan, all in their first 3 days. The latest volume will also find it a challenge to overcome Volume 18’s 43,230 copies sold in its first 4 days had it gone a day longer.
Additional Comments
In October 2020, the series was adapted into a TV Anime series with the second cour happening in April the year after. It also received a 2-episode OVA in April 2022.
14. Owari no Seraph Vol. 29 (NEW)
by (Story) Takaya Kagami, Daisuke Furuya and (Art) Yamato Yamamoto
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,679
Link (JPN): Vol. 29
Other Information
Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Analysis
Owari no Seraph Volume 29 reported the series lowest physical sales outcome in the first 3 days as the latest volume fell 11.81% to close at 24,679 copies sold against Volume 27’s 27,983 copies. The difference is much larger when compared to Volume 10’s 166,086 copies sold in its first 3 days at the time of its Anime’s Season 2 broadcast. The performance of its 29th volume is also lower than Volume 1’s debut of 35,948 copies, also in its first 3 days.
Additional Comments
Owari no Seraph was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series in April 2015 by Wit Studio and a sequel was broadcasted the same year in October, also by the same studio.
15. Mystery to Iu nakare Vol. 12 (↓36.57%)
by Yumi Tamura
Volume Information
Release Date: January 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,108
Link (JPN): Vol. 12
Manga Information
Serialization: Flowers (Monthly)
Serialization Date: Nov. 28, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon
Additional Comments
Copies sold in its first 27 days have reached 333,801.
16. Hikikomori Reijou wa Hanashi no Wakaru Seijuu-ban Vol. 5 (NEW)
by (Story) Touko Yamada and (Art) Soto Ooniwa
Volume Information
Release Date: January 31, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,118
Link (JPN): Vol. 5
Manga Information
Serialization: Zero-Sum Online
Serialization Date: Dec 6, 2019
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: 800,000 including Novels, Manga and Digital (Source)
Additional Comments
The series was last seen with Volume 4 at 22,624 copies sold in its first 6 days back in May 2022.
17. Blue Lock Vol. 21 (N/A)
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: 22,680
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
18. Kemono Jihen Vol. 18 (NEW)
by Shou Aimoto
Volume Information
Release Date: February 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,541
Link (JPN): Vol. 18
Analysis
Copies sold for Kemono Jihen Volume 18 are 35.66% and 2.51% lower than Volumes 14 and 17 which reported 35,032 copies and 23,121 copies sold, all in their first 3 days. The series was also seen with Volumes 15 and 16 at 45,662 copies and 59,725 copies sold in their first 4 days and 7 days.
Additional Comments
In January 2021, the title was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Ajia-Do.
19. Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Vol. 7 (↓72.60%)
by Asuka Konishi
Volume Information
Release Date: January 23, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,603
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Additional Comments
The volume has hit 91,158 copies sold in its first 14 days.
20. Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura-Boss desu ga Maou dewa Arimasen Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Story) Satori Tanabata and (Art) Nokomi
Volume Information
Release Date: February 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 670 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,239
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Manga Information
Serialization: B’s-LOG Comic
Serialization Date: Feb. 5, 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: N/A
Additional Comments
This is its first ever appearance on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart.
21. Sakkon no Cinderella wa Kutsu wo Otosanai. Vol. 3 (NEW)
by (Story) Emu Osanai and (Art) Akira Shikibu
Volume Information
Release Date: January 31, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Ichijinsha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,851
Link (JPN): Vol. 3
Manga Information
Serialization: Zero-Sum Online
Serialization Date: Jun. 5, 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: N/A
Additional Comments
The series last made its appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart back in February 2022 with Volume 2 at 20,747 copies sold in its first 7 days.
22. Blue Lock Vol. 9 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: May 15, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,196
Link (JPN): Vol. 9
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
23. Blue Lock Vol. 10 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: August 17, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,151
Link (JPN): Vol. 10
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
24. Blue Lock Vol. 8 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: March 17, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,910
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
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
25. Blue Lock Vol. 11 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: October 16, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,733
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
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
26. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 21 (↓5.16%)
by Gege Akutami
Volume Information
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,697
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
Additional Comments
Copies sold for the volume has hit 1,398,055 in its first 66 days.
27. Blue Lock Vol. 22 (↓38.28%)
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: 17,400
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
28. Blue Lock Vol. 12 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: December 17, 2020
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,353
Link (JPN): Vol. 12
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. Blue Lock Vol. 13 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: July 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,603
Link (JPN): Vol. 13
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
30. Blue Lock Vol. 20 (N/A)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura
Volume Information
Release Date: July 15, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,502
Link (JPN): Vol. 20
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
The Pokémon series led the series sales chart for the week with a total of 204.21 million yen (≈1.55 million USD) in physical sales (without tax), much thanks to the release of Scarlet and Violet’s official guidebook which was off to a great start of 62,031 copies sold in its first 4 days. Alongside Books and Novels’ sales, the series’ biggest contributor to sales for the week as tracked by Oricon, total gross sales here are also inclusive of its Video, Music and Manga segments.
Blue Lock made a return to the Top 3 after being absent for the past two weeks. It settled in 2nd at 178.56 million yen (≈1.36 million USD) in sales, mainly driven by its Manga segment. Other segments such as Video, Music, Books and Novels were also counted. 3rd place belongs to Boku no Hero Academia at 160.20 million yen (≈1.22 million USD) thanks to the release of its latest volume that reported 277,936 copies sold in its first 3 days. Other than sales of its Manga, its largest for the week, sales from its Video and Music departments were also considered.
Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 2nd Week of February 2023)
1. Pokémon
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Official Guidebook: Paldea Encyclopedia Completion Guide
Type: Video Game-related Book
Total amount of sales during the period:
226.9 million yen (tax included)
204.21 million yen (without tax)
2. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 21
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
198.4 million yen (tax included)
178.56 million yen (without tax)
3. Boku no Hero Academia
Boku no Hero Academia Vol. 37
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
178.0 million yen (tax included)
160.20 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:
Boku no Hero Academia
Previous Chart: Jan. 23 – Jan. 29
Follow-up Chart: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12
Source: Oricon
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