Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: March 13 – March 19, 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. Blue Lock Vol. 23 (NEW)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 196,726
Link (JPN): Vol. 23

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: 24,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Blue Lock‘s recent success has been remarkable, with the release of Volume 23 coinciding with the end of the Anime broadcast. The Manga has seen a positive reaction from readers since the Anime began, with Volume 21 selling 108,637 copies in its first 7 days – a 36.26% increase from Volume 14’s 79,726 copies sold. Volume 22 continued this trend, with 78,295 copies sold in the first 3 days – an increase of 62.50%, 30.32%, and 72.27% over Volumes 16, 17, and 20 respectively. However, Volume 23 has outperformed all previous volumes, with 196,726 physical copies sold in the first 4 days, as tracked by Oricon. This represents a 143.36% increase from Volume 18’s 80,839 copies sold in the same timeframe. It’s worth noting that this is the best performance for the Manga to date, and may even be the best in the Manga’s history.

Additional Comments

Blue Lock is being adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series by studio 8bit of which the first episode was aired on October 9, 2022 and is slated to end its broadcast on March 26, 2023.


2. Sousou no Frieren Vol. 10 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Kanehito Yamada and (Art) Tsukasa Abe

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 145,514
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: Apr. 28, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
More than 8,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
Won the 14th Manga Taisho Award in March of 2021 (Source)
Won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize 2021 for New Creator (Source)

Analysis

Sousou no Frieren‘s 10th volume (including the Special Edition) has made its debut, selling 18.63%, 14.48%, and 7.30% fewer copies than Volumes 6, 7, and 9 respectively. Although the latest volume sold fewer copies than Volume 5, it may have generated more revenue. However, despite this slower performance, Volume 10 still outperformed Volume 4, which sold 115,912 copies in its first 5 days. Together with its Special Edition, Volume 10 has grossed 89,969,707 yen (≈688.66 thousand USD).

Additional Comments

The volume also has a Special Edition that comes with two can badges, priced at 1,091 yen (≈8 USD).

Sousou no Frieren is slated to be adapted into a TV Anime series produced by studio Madhouse. The series is set to broadcast from October 2023.


3. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 22 (↓58.97%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 129,959
Link (JPN): Vol. 22

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

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 22 has sold 1,037,341 copies in its first 17 days.


4. One Piece Vol. 105 (↓72.86%)
by Eiichiro Oda

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 108,871
Link (JPN): Vol. 105

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

One Piece Volume 105 has sold 1,532,266 copies in its first 17 days.


5. Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Kouta Sannomiya

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 84,402
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

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: 24,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

The series was last seen with Volume 1 at 44,996 copies sold in its first 7 days back in October 2022.


6. Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Taiyou Kuzumi

Volume Information

Release Date: March 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 51,181
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

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‘s latest volume, Volume 10, has had a weaker debut than previous volumes, with only 51,181 copies sold in the first 3 days. This represents a decline in sales compared to Volumes 5, 6, and 8, which sold 55.52%, 47.14%, and 33.96% more copies, respectively, in their first 3 days. In fact, this might be the worst performance for the series since Volume 3.

Furthermore, Volume 10’s average daily sales were lower than those of volumes with longer periods of sales. For example, Volume 3 sold an average of 18,657 copies per day, compared to Volume 10’s average of 17,060 copies per day.


7. Kaijuu 8-gou Vol. 9 (↓65.74%)
by Naoya Matsumoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 50,718
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Jul. 3, 2020
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 10,000,000 including digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Kaijuu 8-gou Volume 9 has achieved 351,746 copies sold in its first 17 days.


8. Yofukashi no Uta Vol. 15 (NEW)
by Kotoyama

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 46,206
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

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: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

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

Analysis

Yofukashi no Uta‘s latest release, Volume 15, made a strong debut with four days of sales. It sold 46,206 copies, representing a 14.35% and 9.80% increase over Volumes 9 and 13, respectively. Notably, Volume 15 had a much higher average sales per day than even volumes with three days of sales, indicating that it may be the best-performing volume to date since Volume 9.

Additional Comments

The work was adapted into a 13-episode TV Anime series by LIDENFILMS that aired from July 8 to September 30, 2022.


9. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: March 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 44,769
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Jump
Serialization Date: Apr. 23, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 5,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

“Oshi no Ko” Volume 11 had its worst performance to date compared to volumes with a three-day sales period. The latest volume experienced a decline of 15.05%, 26.88%, 28.28%, and 27.44% against Volumes 3, 6, 7, and 8, respectively. Even if the sales period had been a few days longer, it would have still struggled to match the sales of previous volumes, which had higher average sales per day. For example, Volume 4 sold 94,157 copies in its first five days, averaging 18,831 copies sold per day, while Volume 11 sold 14,923 copies per day on average.

Additional Comments

“Oshi no Ko” is being adapted into a TV Anime series by Doga Kobo that first saw its Episode 1 screening in theatres throughout Japan on March 17, 2023.


10. Five Star Stories Vol. 17 (↓60.16%)
by Mamoru Nagano

Volume Information

Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,300 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 43,508
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Newtype
Serialization Date: Apr. 10, 1986
Official Web Page: N/A
Chapter 1 (JPN): N/A

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

Copies sold for Five Star Stories Volume 17 has reached 152,723 in its first 10 days.


11. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su Vol. 12 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Katarina and (Art) Ryousuke Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 42,031
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

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: 3,700,000 (Source)

Analysis

Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su Volume 12 debuted at Number 11 and 30 with a total of 59,920 copies sold in its first four days, which is an improvement over Volume 4’s 38,450 copies sold in the same period. The latest volume has grossed 51,470,300 yen (≈394.51 thousand USD) in sales. However, compared to some of its other volumes, Volume 12 has only sold slightly more than Volume 10, which sold 50,210 copies in its first three days (including its Special Edition). Despite this, it still outperforms Volumes 5 to 7, which sold 51,503 copies, 47,364 copies, and 55,970 copies, respectively, in their first six days, five days, and seven days.

Note. Volume 11 only Regular Edition

Additional Comments

Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su will be adapted into a TV Anime series by studio C2C. The series is set to broadcast from October 2023.


12. Kakkou no Iinazuke Vol. 16 (NEW)
by Miki Yoshikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 38,821
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 29, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

In its first 4 days, Kakkou no Iinazuke Volume 16 sold 34.63% and 26.66% less copies than Volumes 3 and 11, respectively. Although it showed an improvement in average sales per day compared to the 3-day sales of Volume 15, it still sold fewer copies on average than most previous volumes. For example, its average of 9,705 copies per day is significantly lower than Volume 4’s 12,385 copies sold in its first 6 days. If the average per day does not improve and falls below 8,000 copies (which is likely), it may result in a lower overall sales figure than Volume 14’s 57,648 copies sold in its first 7 days (with an average of 8,235 copies per day).

Additional Comments

The Manga was adapted into a 24-episode TV Anime series by studios SynergySP and Shin-Ei Animation that aired between April and October 2022.


13. Hajime no Ippo Vol. 137 (NEW)
by George Morikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 37,384
Link (JPN): Vol. 137

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Sep. 27, 1989
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: 96,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Hajime no Ippo Volume 137 experienced a 5.94% and 9.11% decline in sales compared to Volumes 134 and 136, respectively, all within their first 4 days of release. However, the latest volume’s performance is slightly stronger than Volume 135, which had 3 days of sales amounting to 27,639 copies, averaging at 9,213 copies sold per day. In contrast, Volume 137 sold an average of 9,346 copies per day.

Additional Comments

Hajime no Ippo was first adapted into a TV Anime series in October 2000. It then received numerous follow-up seasons, with the latest being Hajime no Ippo: Rising, which aired from October 2013 to March 2014.


14. Mahoutsukai no Yome Vol. 19 [Regular Edition] (↑2.64%)
by Kore Yamazaki

Volume Information

Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Mag Garden
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,404
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Garden
Serialization Date: Nov. 30, 2013
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: 10,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Mahoutsukai no Yome Volume 19 has sold 69,898 copies in its first 10 days.


15. Kinnikuman Vol. 81 (NEW)
by Yudetamago

Volume Information

Release Date: March 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,939
Link (JPN): Vol. 81

Manga Information

Serialization: ShuuPlay News
Serialization Date: May 15, 1979
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: 77,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

Kinnikuman Volume 81 suffers the lowest outcome among volumes with 3 days of sales. The latest volume has sold 32.21%, 25.67%, 3.92%, 3.20% and 10.80% fewer copies than Volumes 69, 72, 74, 75 and 80 respectively.

Additional Comments

Kinnikuman was adapted into a 137-episode TV Anime series by Toei Animation in April 1983. Since then, it has received several film and TV sequel adaptations, such as the Ubawareta Championship Belt movie in July 1984 and the 46-episode sequel Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the series will receive a new Anime adaptation, although details such as the broadcast date are currently unknown.


16. Mokushiroku no Yonkishi Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Nakaba Suzuki

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,860
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 27, 2021
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: 37,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Analysis

Mokushiroku no Yonkishi Volume 11’s 33,860 copies sold represents a 19.59% and 12.10% drop against Volumes 6 and 9, respectively and both in their first 4 days. If the volume drops even further in terms of average per day, it may see an even lower outcome than Volume 10’s 46,613 copies sold in its first 6 days (averaging at 7,769 copies compared to Volume 11’s 8,465 copies).

Additional Comments

The series will be receiving a TV Anime series adaptation by studio Telecom Animation Film that is slated to air this year in 2023.


17. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Vol. 31 (↓64.91%)
by Osamu Nishi

Volume Information

Release Date: March 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,741
Link (JPN): Vol. 31

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 2, 2017
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: 10,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Volume 31 has sold 129,901 copies in its first 12 days.


18. Bakemonogatari Vol. 21 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Isin Nisio and (Art) Oh! Great

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,281
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 14, 2018
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: 2,400,000 (Source)

Analysis

When it comes to the number of copies sold, Bakemonogatari Volume 21 falls short of Volume 16 by 24.28%, with the latter having sold 57,156 copies in its first 4 days. However, Volume 21 outperforms Volume 19 by 35.81%, with the latter having sold 31,864 copies in its first 4 days. Despite the lower sales compared to Volume 16, the inclusion of a Special Edition for Volume 21 may lead to higher overall sales. The latest volume, along with its Special Edition, has grossed 41,424,650 yen (≈317.41 thousand USD) in its first 4 days.

Note. Vol. 20 only Regular Edition

Additional Comments

As for the Special Edition of the volume, it includes a short story by Isin Nisio titled “Karen Violence” and is priced at 1,600 yen (≈12 USD).

The work is an adaptation of Isin Nisio’s novel series.


19. Hikaeme ni Ittemo, Kore wa Ai Vol. 3 (NEW)
by Momo Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: March 13, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,733
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Dessert
Serialization Date: Jul. 26, 2021
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: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

This is the series’ first ever appearance on any of the charts the Blog tracks.


20. Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Vol. 19 [Regular Edition] (↓1.96%)
by Souichirou Yamamoto

Volume Information

Release Date: March 10, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,434
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: Gessan
Serialization Date: Jun. 12, 2012
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: 11,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Volume 19 has achieved 51,376 copies sold in its first 10 days.


21. Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi Vol. 9 (NEW)
by Marcey Naitou

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,777
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Apr. 21, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 700,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The work was last seen selling 19,933 copies in its first 3 days for Volume 7, but failed to make the list for Volume 8 back in December 2022.


22. Dragon Ball Super Vol. 20 (↓63.18%)
by (Story) Toriyama Akira and (Art) Toyotarou

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,361
Link (JPN): Vol. 20

Manga Information

Serialization: V-Jump
Serialization Date: Jun. 20, 2015
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: 260,000,000 worldwide (Source)

Additional Comments

Dragon Ball Super Volume 20 has sold 167,376 copies in its first 17 days.


23. Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Vol. 19 (↓45.06%)
by Iro Aida

Volume Information

Release Date: February 27, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,821
Link (JPN): Vol. 19

Manga Information

Serialization: GFantasy
Serialization Date: Dec. 18, 2014
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: 8,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Volume 19 sold 187,280 copies in its first 21 days.


24. Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Vol. 13 (↓64.95%)
by Atsushi Tsudanuma

Volume Information

Release Date: March 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,245
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

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

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Makai no Shuyaku wa Wareware da! Volume 13 has sold 85,717 copies in its first 12 days.


25. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Vol. 11 (↓49.53%)
by (Story) Natsu Hyuuga, Itsuki Nanao and (Art) Nekokurage

Volume Information

Release Date: February 25, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold:
22,112
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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 21,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Volume 11 has sold 296,479 copies in its first 23 days.


26. Tonikaku Kawaii Vol. 23 (NEW)
by Kenjirou Hata

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,141
Link (JPN): Vol. 23

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: Feb. 14, 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: 4,600,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Manga was last seen with Volume 21 on Oricon’s Top 30 list, selling 24,505 copies in its first 4 days. It was not seen on the Top 30 for Volume 22, but was featured on COMIC ZIN’s list between December 12 and December 18, 2022 in its first 3 days.

The work was adapted into a TV Anime series by studio Seven Arcs in October 2020, with a special released the same year in December. It also received an OVA titled ‘SNS’ in August 2021, and another special episode ‘Seifuku’ released in November 2022. A second season of the TV Anime series has been announced and is set to commence its broadcast on April 8, 2023, also produced by Studio Seven Arcs.


27. Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. Vol. 6 (NEW)
by Haruka Mitsui

Volume Information

Release Date: March 13, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 470 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,715
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Nakayoshi
Serialization Date: Nov. 2, 2020
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: 750,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

This is the work’s first ever appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.


28. Maoujou de Oyasumi Vol. 24 (NEW)
by Kagiji Kumanomata

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,103
Link (JPN): Vol. 24

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: May 11, 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: N/A
Printed Circulation: 2,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Maoujou de Oyasumi made a breach onto Oricon’s Top 30 with its 23rd volume selling 25,731 copies in its first 6 days.


29. Blue Lock Vol. 22 (N/A)
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: 18,765
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)


30. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su Vol. 12 [Special Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Katarina and (Art) Ryousuke Fuji

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 1,350 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,889
Link (JPN): Vol. 12 [Special Edition]

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: 3,700,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Special Edition comes with a 32-page booklet and costs 1,350 yen (≈10 USD).


Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon topped the series sales chart for the week, registering a strong 1,313.46 million yen (≈10.12 million USD). Much of the credit goes to the release of the Tapestry / W single, which sold a whopping 902,652 copies in its first 5 days. Sung by the group Snow Man, the film also stars Ren Meguro, a member of the group. In addition to music sales, the series also received a positive boost in sales for its Light Novel volumes. Sales from its Manga segment are also counted for the week.

Coming in 2nd is Uta no☆Prince-sama♪, grossing at 510.30 million yen (≈3.93 million USD) in sales. Sales are mainly driven by the release of its Anime film’s disc, Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Movie: Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours, which sold a total of 59,867 copies in its first 5 days. Also counted alongside its Video segment (which is its largest), sales of its Books and Novels were also considered.

Blue Lock is 3rd at 272.61 million yen (≈2.1 million USD), held up by the stellar start of its Manga’s 23rd volume, which saw its best debut performance to date at 196,726 copies sold in just 4 days. With manga being its largest segment, it also derived sales from other segments such as video, music, books, and novels.

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 4th Week of March 2023)


1. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
W / Tapestry [Limited Edition]
Type: CD Maxi
Total amount of sales during the period:
1,459.4 million yen (tax included)
1,313.46 million yen (without tax)


2. Uta no☆Prince-sama♪
Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Movie: Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours [Limited Edition]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
567.0 million yen (tax included)
510.30 million yen (without tax)


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 23
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
302.9 million yen (tax included)
272.61 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:
Yofukashi no Uta

Previous Chart: Mar. 6 – Mar. 12
Follow-up Chart: Mar. 20 – Mar. 26
Source: Oricon

Visualisations:
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