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Without further ado, the full Top 30 is as follows:
Manga Weekly Top 30
1. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 23 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 268,888
Link (JPN): Vol. 23
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Sirius
Serialization Date: Mar. 26, 2015
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analysis
When comparing the sales of Volume 12 to Volume 23, it is evident that Volume 23 has outperformed by selling 15.72% more copies, totaling 268,888 copies. However, it is worth noting that the latest volume’s performance is relatively weaker than previous volumes that had fewer days of sales. For example, within the first four days, Volume 19 and Volume 22 both sold 290,157 and 282,056 copies, respectively, while Volume 20 managed to sell 301,680 copies in five days. It’s important to mention that these figures include the sales of their respective Special Edition copies.
Additional Comments
The title was also adapted into TV Anime series by studio 8bit with the first season airing in 2019, and a second season were aired in a split-cour in 2021. It recently received an original film titled “Guren no Kizuna-hen” that hit theatres across Japan on November 25, 2022 with a third season in the works and slated for broadcast in April 2024.
2. The Fable: The Second Contact Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Katsuhisa Minami
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 95,506
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
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

Analysis
The sales of The Fable: The Second Contact Volume 7, which reached 95,506 copies, experienced a marginal decrease of 0.70% compared to Volume 6, which sold 96,184 copies in February 2023. Although direct comparisons are unavailable for Volume 1 to Volume 5, if any volume within that range had the potential to surpass Volume 7’s sales, it would be Volume 5, which achieved a remarkable 62,789 copies sold within three days.
3. Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki Vol. 6 (NEW)
by Mika Yamamori
Volume Information
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 48,983
Link (JPN): Vol. 6
Analytics
Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
1,700,000 (Source)
Awards:
14th Place at the Next Manga Awards 2021 (Print Manga)

Analysis
Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki‘s sales have shown a stagnant trend. The most recent release, Volume 6, sold 48,983 copies, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.31% compared to Volume 5, which sold 49,136 copies within their respective first three days. However, Volume 6 managed to surpass the sales of Volume 3 and Volume 4 by 10.36% and 2.97% respectively within the same timeframe. Notably, back in May 2021, Volume 2 achieved sales of 57,538 copies in four days, indicating that it might have performed similarly if it had been sold for the same three-day period.
4. Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita Vol. 20 (NEW)
by (Story) Shotou Shinkou and (Art) Jea Pon
Volume Information
Release Date: May 11, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 664 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 41,607
Link (JPN): Vol. 20

Analysis
Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life Volume 20 experienced a significant decline in sales, with a drop of 21.01% compared to Volume 14, which sold 52,675 copies within the first four days. However, it is worth noting that Volume 20 still performed better than both Volume 18 and Volume 19. When considering the average number of copies sold per day during that time, Volume 20 achieved a stronger outcome with 10,402 copies, surpassing Volume 18’s 9,832 copies and Volume 19’s 10,706 copies. It’s important to bear in mind that as the sales duration lengthens, the average sales figure tends to decrease.
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.
5. Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Story) Kenkyo na Circle and (Art) Yousuke Kokuzawa
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 40,617
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
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

Analysis
Overall, the sales performance of Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu‘s latest volumes has remained relatively stable since Volume 5. The most recent release, Volume 11, witnessed a 5.94% increase in copies sold compared to Volume 5, but it fell short by 8.13% when compared to Volume 8. When comparing it to volumes with shorter sales durations, the latest volume experienced a slight decline when compared to the five-day sales of Volume 6 and Volume 9. However, it is likely that Volume 11 would have performed better than the longer seven-day sales period of Volume 7.
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.
6. Getsuyoubi no Tawawa Vol. 7 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Kiseki Himura
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,603
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Analysis
Overall, the combined sales of both the Regular and Special Editions of Getsuyoubi no Tawawa Volume 7 have reached an impressive 55,582 copies within a span of seven days, generating a total revenue of 45,549,267 yen (≈329.10 thousand USD) during that period.
However, focusing on the sales performance of the Regular Edition alone, the latest volume has witnessed a decline of 6.40% and 1.07% in copies sold when compared to Volume 5 and Volume 6, respectively. This suggests a slight downward trend in sales.
Additional Comments
Pine Jam adapted the work into an Anime series in 2016 with a sequel then broadcasted in September of 2021.
7. Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku Vol. 8 (NEW)
by Saka Mikami
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 35,235
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Manga Information
Serialization: Magazine pocket
Serialization Date: Oct. 21, 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:
1,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
Placed 2nd at the 6th Tsutaya Comic Awards
Placed 6th at the Next Manga Awards 2022 (Web Manga Category)

Additional Comments
Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku was last seen with Volume 7 at 29,602 copies in its first four days. Prior to that, Volume 6 was featured on the Top 30, not in its first three days, but in the next seven days at 17,987 copies sold. The performance of Volume 8 only presents a mild increase in sales against Volume 7 despite having six days of sales.
8. 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. 8 (NEW)
by (Author) Shisui Meikyou and (Illustration) tef
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Hobby Japan
Estimated number of copies sold: 34,777
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
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

Analysis
When comparing the sales of 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! Volume 8 to Volume 5, it is evident that Volume 8 has achieved a 16.92% increase in copies sold, both within their respective first six days. However, the latest volume has shown only marginal improvements compared to Volume 6, which sold 32,713 copies in five days, and Volume 7, which sold 30,348 copies in four days. Nevertheless, it has performed better than Volume 3, which sold 23,699 copies in five days, and Volume 4, which sold 29,707 copies in seven days. Overall, the series has maintained a steady performance as of late.
9. Spy x Family Vol. 11 (↓51.37%)
by Tatsuya Endou
Volume Information
Release Date: April 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 520 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,607
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

Additional Comments
Spy x Family Volume 11 has reached 1,152,858 copies sold in its first 41 days.
10. Ojisama to Neko Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Umi Sakurai
Volume Information
Release Date: May 11, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 900 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,593
Link (JPN): Vol. 11
Manga Information
Serialization: Gangan pixiv
Serialization Date: Jun. 12, 2017
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: N/A
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analysis
The sales performance of Ojisama to Neko appears to be relatively stable in its latest release, with a potential slight decrease between Volume 10 and Volume 11. However, the notable disparity becomes more apparent when comparing the three-day sales of Volume 9, which reached 40,243 copies, with the four-day sales of Volume 11, amounting to 30,593 copies. This clearly indicates a drop in sales. Additionally, Volume 8 performed better with 37,556 copies sold within its first three days. However, it is worth mentioning that if the latest volume had been available here for a longer duration, it may have surpassed the seven-day sales figure of Volume 7, which amounted to 40,428 copies.
11. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru: Jakushou Ryouchi wo Uketsuida node, Yuushuu na Jinzai wo Fuyashiteitara, Saikyou Ryouchi ni Natteta Vol. 11 (NEW)
by (Story) Miraijin A and (Art) Natsumi Inoue
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 30,165
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Analysis
In comparison to Volume 8, the 11th volume of Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru has witnessed a 7.31% decline in sales, amounting to 30,165 copies. Despite having a longer sales period, the volume has only achieved a modest increase in sales when compared to Volume 9’s 30,384 copies sold within five days and Volume 10’s 27,324 copies sold within four days. It is worth noting that if Volume 11 had been available for an additional day, it would have surpassed the seven-day sales figure of Volume 7, which amounted to 32,744 copies.
Additional Comments
Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru is set to receive a TV Anime adaptation to broadcast in 2024 by studio MOTHER.
12. Dareka Kono Joukyou wo Setsumei shite Kudasai!: Keiyaku kara Hajimaru Wedding Vol. 8 (NEW)
by (Story) Tsurezurebana and (Art) Kazura Kinosaki
Volume Information
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Frontier Works
Estimated number of copies sold: 29,475
Link (JPN): Vol. 8
Manga Information
Serialization: Arianrose Comics
Serialization Date: Nov. 30, 2017
Official Web Page: N/A
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 4,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
Dareka Kono Joukyou wo Setsumei shite Kudasai! last made an appearance with Volume 7 at 34,964 copies sold in its first seven days. Therefore, the latest outcome of Volume 8 at 29,475 copies in just three days is a positive turnout for the series.
13. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 23 [Limited Edition] (NEW)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 2,500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,304
Link (JPN): Vol. 23
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Sirius
Serialization Date: Mar. 26, 2015
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here
Other Information
Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: YouTube
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Additional Comments
The volume contains original playing cards.
14. Kuutei Dragons Vol. 15 (NEW)
by Taku Kuwabara
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,729
Link (JPN): Vol. 15
Manga Information
Serialization: good! Afternoon
Serialization Date: Jun. 7, 2016
Official Web Page: Here
Other Information
Read in English: Chapter 1
Latest Promo: N/A
Link (ENG): Amazon; Right Stuf
Analytics
Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,750,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
Kuutei Dragons was seen selling 23,793 copies for Volume 14 on Oricon’s list in its first five days between December 5 and December 11, 2022. Prior to that, it has not made it onto the list since Volume 9 at 37,466 copies sold in its first 7 days. This would make Volume 15’s sales of 25,729 copies sold in seven days a drop against the previously mentioned two volumes.
Kuutei Dragons was adapted into a TV Anime series by Polygon Pictures that aired from January 9 to March 26, 2020
15. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken: Clayman Revenge Vol. 2 (NEW)
by Wataru Kajika
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 24,033
Link (JPN): Vol. 2
Manga Information
Serialization: Shounen Sirius
Serialization Date: Apr. 26, 2022
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: 40,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments
This is Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken: Clayman Revenge’s first appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.
16. Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezashimasu Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Alto and (Art) Yuki Monji
Volume Information
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,259
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Manga Information
Serialization: Magazine pocket
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: 1,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
The series was last seen on TSUTAYA’s list for Volume 6 back in November 2022.
17. Baki-dou Vol. 16 (NEW)
by Keisuke Itagaki
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,242
Link (JPN): Vol. 16
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

Analysis
Despite having a sales period longer than Volume 14 and Volume 15, Baki-dou Volume 16 has sold 23,242 copies, which is lower than Volume 14’s 22,377 copies sold in four days and Volume 15’s 23,439 copies sold in five days. Consequently, the series is currently experiencing a decline in sales trend since Volume 14.
18. Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku Vol. 10 (NEW)
by (Story) Yashuu and (Art) nini
Volume Information
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Mag Garden
Estimated number of copies sold: 23,079
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Analysis
Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku Volume 10 witnessed a slight 3.27% decrease in sales compared to Volume 8, which sold 23,860 copies within their respective first three days. In the previous releases, Volume 7 and Volume 9 achieved sales of 42,493 copies and 35,926 copies respectively, but those numbers were accumulated over six days and five days. Despite having longer sales durations, these volumes maintained higher average sales per day compared to Volume 10, indicating that the latest volume has underperformed in terms of sales.
Additional Comments
A TV Anime series is planned for Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku and is slated to air in April 2023, produced by studios Magic Bus and EMT Squared.
19. Kingdom Vol. 68 (↓51.48%)
by Yasuhisa Hara
Volume Information
Release Date: April 18, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,847
Link (JPN): Vol. 68

Additional Comments
Kingdom Volume 68 has sold 503,141 copies in its first 27 days.
20. Ao no Hako Vol. 10 (↓67.26%)
by Kouji Miura
Volume Information
Release Date: May 2, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,362
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

Additional Comments
Ao no Hako Volume 10 has reached 90,670 copies sold in its first 13 days.
21. Yowamushi Pedal: Spare Bike Vol. 12 (NEW)
by Wataru Watanabe
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 540 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,196
Link (JPN): Vol. 12
Manga Information
Serialization: Bessatsu Shounen Champion
Serialization Date: Aug. 16, 2012
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: 28,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments
This would make Yowamushi Pedal: Spare Bike first appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.
22. Getsuyoubi no Tawawa Vol. 7 [Special Edition] (NEW)
by Kiseki Himura
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 909 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,979
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Nov. 16, 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: 1,400,000 (Source)

23. Zeikin de Katta Hon Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Zuino and (Art) Kei Keiyama
Volume Information
Release Date: May 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 19,680
Link (JPN): Vol. 7
Manga Information
Serialization: Young Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Aug. 16, 2021
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: 550,000 (Source)

Additional Comments
This is Zeikin de Katta Hon’s first ever appearance on Oricon Top 30 sales chart.
24. Dandadan Vol. 10