Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 1 – May 7, 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. Ao no Hako Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Kouji Miura

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 68,308
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

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

Other Information

Read in English: Manga Plus
Latest Promo: Mosawo 1; Mosawo 2; Sorezore no Natsu
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 2,300,000 (Source)

Analysis

Compared to other volumes with six days of sales, Ao no Hako Volume 10 sold 68,308 copies, representing a minor drop of 6.65% and 6.53% compared to the sales of Volume 3 and Volume 7, respectively. Additionally, the latest performance of its 18th volume is not as good as Volume 6’s 62,209 copies in its first four days. However, had it gone on sale for one more day, it may have overtaken Volume 2’s 74,740 copies sold.


2. Spy x Family Vol. 11 (↓12.81%)
by Tatsuya Endou

Volume Information

Release Date: April 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 62,939
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2019
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: 29,000,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Spy x Family Volume 11 has reached 1,122,251 copies sold in its first 34 days.


3. Dandadan Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Yukinobu Tatsu

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 52,642
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Apr. 6, 2021
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: 1,400,000 (Source)

Analysis

The sales of Dandadan Volume 10, which sold 52,642 copies in its first six days, represent a drop of 31.65% compared to Volume 7’s 77,015 copies sold in the same timeframe. Additionally, the latest volume’s sales performance is not as great as other past volumes with shorter days of sales, such as Volume 1’s 57,761 copies in its first five days, Volume 6’s 69,814 copies in its first four days, and Volume 8’s 65,866 copies in its first five days. Based on this, it can be concluded that the series is experiencing a decline in physical sales of its manga volumes.


4. Kingdom Vol. 68 (↓44.62%)
by Yasuhisa Hara

Volume Information

Release Date: April 18, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,084
Link (JPN): Vol. 68

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: 97,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Kingdom Volume 68 has sold 480,294 copies in its first 20 days.


5. Chainsaw Man Vol. 14 (↓8.40%)
by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: April 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,476
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

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: 23,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Chainsaw Man Volume 14 has sold 453,495 copies in its first 34 days.


6. Detective Conan Vol. 103 (↓21.51%)
by Gosho Aoyama

Volume Information

Release Date: April 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 28,388
Link (JPN): Vol. 103

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Sunday
Serialization Date: Jan. 5, 1994
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: 250,000,000 worldwide (Source)

Additional Comments

Detective Conan Volume 103 has sold 375,571 copies in its first 26 days.


7. Gakuen Babysitters Vol. 24 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Hari Tokeino

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 27,398
Link (JPN): Vol. 24

Manga Information

Serialization: LaLa
Serialization Date: Sep. 24, 2009
Official Web Page: Here
Chapters (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 5,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Gakuen Babysitters was last seen with Volume 22 and Volume 23 on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart at 36,819 copies and 35,759 copies sold, both in their first six days. Note that only the Regular Edition of Gakuen Babysitters Volume 24 appeared on the chart for the week, with the Special Edition not present. Assuming it made it onto the chart from the bottom 51 and onwards, it most likely sold within the range of 5,000 copies to 8,000 copies. This should put the total sales of the latest volume at either a high of 35,000 copies or a low of 32,000 copies.

“Gakuen Babysitters” was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Studio Brain’s Base, which aired from January 7 to March 25, 2018.


8. Kekkaishi no Ichirinka Vol. 2 (NEW)
by (Story) Kureha and (Art) Odayaka

Volume Information

Release Date: May 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,952
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: B’s-LOG Comic
Serialization Date: Mar. 5, 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: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Including its pre-release sales, Kekkaishi no Ichirinka Volume 2 has sold 39,210 copies.


9. Shuumatsu no Harem Vol. 17 (NEW)
by (Story) LINK and (Art) Kotaro Shono

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,627
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: May 8, 2016
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

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

Analysis

Shuumatsu no Harem Volume 17 has seen perhaps its worst performance to date since Volume 11. The latest volume has experienced a significant drop of 56.05% and 40.22% in sales compared to Volume 12 and Volume 14, respectively, all in their first six days. When compared to other volumes with shorter days of sales, Volume 17 has sold fewer copies than Volume 11’s 61,033 copies in its first five days. This further traps the series in a declining trend for its physical Manga volume sales and may see the situation persist until its final volume is released.

Additional Comments

In October last year, Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ adapted Shuumatsu no Harem into an 11-episode TV Anime series.


10. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Kumanano and (Art) Sergei

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsu Sha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,479
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic PASH!
Serialization Date: Mar. 28, 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: 2,900,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear was last seen with Volume 9 on TSUTAYA’s chart back between October 31 and November 6, 2022, in its first three days, but it failed to chart on Oricon’s list for the same week.

“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series that aired from October 7 to December 23, 2020. The series was produced by Studio EMT Squared. Currently, the show’s sequel season is being broadcast by the same studio and is scheduled to end on June 19, 2023.


11. Fuuto Tantei Vol. 14 (↓17.55%)
by (Story) Masaki Satou and (Art) Riku Sanjou

Volume Information

Release Date: April 28, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,950
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Manga Information

Serialization: Big Comic Spirits
Serialization Date: Aug. 7, 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: 2,400,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Fuuto Tantei Volume 14 has sold 52,999 copies in its first 10 days.


12. Sousei no Onmyouji Vol. 31 (NEW)
by Yoshiaki Sukeno

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,038
Link (JPN): Vol. 31

Manga Information

Serialization: Jump SQ.
Serialization Date: Nov. 2, 2013
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: 7,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons for Sousei no Onmyouji Volume 31 in its first six days. However, the latest volume has performed poorly when compared to the sales of Volume 26 and Volume 30, which sold 27,977 copies in four days and 26,942 copies in five days, respectively.

Additional Comments

In April 2016, Pierrot adapted the work into a 50-episode TV Anime series.


13. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 22 (↑12.82%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,902
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 1,296,628 copies in its first 66 days.


14. Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Onodera Ritsu no Baai Vol. 18 (NEW)
by Shungiku Nakamura

Volume Information

Release Date: May 1, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,680
Link (JPN): Vol. 18

Manga Information

Serialization: Asuka Ciel
Serialization Date: Oct. 13, 2006
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 13,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Onodera Ritsu no Baai was last seen with Volume 17 at 29,178 copies sold in its first 2 days. The latest outcome for its 18th volume represents a significant drop in sales.

“Sekaiichi Hatsukoi” was adapted into an 11-episode TV Anime series that aired from April 9 to June 25, 2011, by Studio DEEN. The studio produced a sequel to the show that aired later that same year in October, followed by a third season that premiered in February 2020.


15. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru Vol. 7 (↓41.53%)
by Mashiro

Volume Information

Release Date: April 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,642
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Ganma!
Serialization Date: Mar. 7, 2019
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 for both physical and digital (Source)
Awards:

Next Manga Awards 2021 (4th for Web Manga Category)
The 6th Tsutaya Comic Awards (1st Place)

Additional Comments

Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru Volume 7 has achieved 120,106 copies sold in its first 17 days.


16. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 10 (↓4.72%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: January 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,800
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

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)


17. Youchien Wars Vol. 3 (NEW)
by Yuu Chiba

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 20,666
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Sep. 15, 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

Youchien Wars last made an appearance with Volume 2 on COMIC ZIN’s list back in April 2022 in its first six days, but it failed to chart on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart for the same week.


18. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 8 (↓5.21%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: June 17, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,826
Link (JPN): Vol. 8

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)


19. Blue Lock Vol. 23 (↑11.06%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 16, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,235
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)


20. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 7 (↓10.06%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: February 18, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,127
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

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)


21. 2.5-jigen no Ririsa Vol. 17 (NEW)
by Yuu Hashimoto

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,218
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump+
Serialization Date: Jun. 15, 2019
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,700,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

2.5-jigen no Ririsa was last seen with Volume 16 on COMIC ZIN’s chart in January 2023 within its first five days, however, it did not make it onto Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart for the same week.

The Anime adaptation of “2.5 Jigen no Ririsa” is currently in the works, but not much is known about the project, including the broadcast date.


22. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 9 (↓11.30%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: October 19, 2022
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,928
Link (JPN): Vol. 9

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)


23. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 11 (↓18.76%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: March 17, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,170
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)


24. Konjiki no Gash!! Part 2 Vol. 2 (↓18.16%)
by Makoto Raiku

Volume Information

Release Date: April 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 740 yen
Publisher: Kraken Comics
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,798
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: N/A
Serialization Date: Mar. 14, 2022
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Konjiki no Gash!! Part 2 Volume 2 has achieved 170,303 copies sold in its first 24 days.


24. Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi Vol. 4 (NEW)
by (Story) Izumi Sawano and (Art) Uri Sugata

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsusha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,798
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic PASH!
Serialization Date: Mar. 25, 2020
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

This is Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi’s first ever appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.


26. One Piece Vol. 105 (↑11.45%)
by Eiichiro Oda

Volume Information

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,266
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)


27. Undead Unluck Vol. 16 (NEW)
by Yoshifumi Tozuka

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,078
Link (JPN): Vol. 16

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Jump (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jan. 20, 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: N/A
Printed Circulation: More than 1,500,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Undead Unluck was last seen with Volume 11 at 21,744 copies sold in its first seven days in May 2022. It did not rank on any of the Oricon Top 30 sales charts the Blog tracks after that until now.

“Undead Unluck” is set to receive an Anime adaptation, which will air in Fall 2023 and will be produced by studio David Production.


28. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 6 (↓26.14%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: November 19, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,546
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

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)


29. “Oshi no Ko” Vol. 3 (↓24.05%)
by (Story) Aka Akasaka and (Art) Mengo Yokoyari

Volume Information

Release Date: February 19, 2021
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,225
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

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)


30. After Midnight Skin Vol. 3 (NEW)
by Mahiro Nimu

Volume Information

Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,166
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Manga Information

Serialization: Hanamaru Manga
Serialization Date: May 24, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

*Warning erotica

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 400,000 for both digital and physical (Source)

Additional Comments

This is the first time After Midnight Skin has appeared on any of the list the Blog tracks.


Additional

Please note that the release mentioned below is not classified as a Manga by Oricon and is instead placed in the Books section. However, TSUTAYA and Honto consider it a Manga. If it were to chart in Oricon’s Top 30 for the week, it would have not made it onto the list.

Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta Vol. 1 (↓34.56%)
by Agu

Volume Information

Release Date: April 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 1,100 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 12,444
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: N/A
Serialization Date: Apr. 19, 2023
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: N/A

Additional Comments

Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta Volume 1 has reached 85,721 copies sold in its first 19 days.


Tonari no Otoko wa Yoku Taberu topped the series sales chart for the week with a combined 291.33 million yen (≈2.16 million USD) in sales, mainly driven by the live-action drama, which is an adaptation of the Manga by Haruko Minami. The single, Cream sold 214,629 copies within its first five days and was sung by the boy band Sexy Zone. It narrowly beat THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE’s 16BOOSTERZ single, which came in second with 195,126 copies sold in its first six days. Other than the sales of its Music, the Manga also contributed to the series’ sales.

The rest belongs to “Oshi no Ko” and Blue Lock, with 114.03 million yen (≈846.13 thousand USD) and 103.05 million yen (≈764.63 thousand USD), respectively. The threshold for Manga for the week is low, which allowed the two series to place on the chart. For “Oshi no Ko”, the sales are purely from its Manga segment, while Blue Lock took into account the entire list of segments with the heaviest emphasis on its Manga segment, followed by Video, Music, Books, and Novels.

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


1. Tonari no Otoko wa Yoku Taberu
Cream [Limited Edition]
Type: CD Maxi
Total amount of sales during the period:
323.7 million yen (tax included)
291.33 million yen (without tax)


2. “Oshi no Ko”
“Oshi no Ko” Vol. 10
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
126.7 million yen (tax included)
114.03 million yen (without tax)


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 23
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
114.5 million yen (tax included)
103.05 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:
Ao no Hako

Previous Chart: Apr. 24 – Apr. 30
Follow-up Chart: May 8 – May 14
Source: Oricon

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