Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: September 18 – September 24, 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. 26 [Regular Edition] (↓47.81%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Yuusuke Nomura

Volume Information

Release Date: September 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 83,887
Link (JPN): Vol. 26

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
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Blue Lock Volume 26 has sold 244,631 copies in its first 11 days.


2. Sousou no Frieren Vol. 11 [Regular Edition] (↓45.12%)
by (Story) Kanehito Yamada and (Art) Tsukasa Abe

Volume Information

Release Date: September 15, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 545 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 75,646
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

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
Link (ENG): Right Stuf; Amazon

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
10,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
Won the 14th Manga Taisho Award in March of 2021 (Source)
Won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize 2021 for New Creator (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Sousou no Frieren Volume 11 has achieved 213,474 copies sold in its first 10 days.


3. Uchuu Kyoudai Vol. 43 [Regular Edition] (NEW)
by Chuuya Koyama

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 760 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 74,783
Link (JPN): Vol. 43

Manga Information

Serialization: Morning
Serialization Date: Dec. 6, 2007
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 31,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to its past volumes with three days of sales, the Regular Edition of Uchuu Kyoudai has performed poorly by 31.25% and 21.34% against Volume 36 and Volume 37. Note that the Special Edition did not make it onto Oricon’s Top 30 nor Top 50 lists for the week, and it is unclear if it is even in the lower rank of 51 to 100. With the cutoff point on the Top 50 being at about 10,000 copies, if it does chart, it may have sold about that amount which is still less than the two aforementioned volumes in their first three days.

Note. Volume 42 and Volume 43 here does not include its Special Edition.

Additional Comments

Comes with a Special Edition, priced at 2,100 yen (about 14 USD) that bundles with a luggage tag.

The series welcomed a 99-episode Anime TV series adaptation by A-1 Pictures back in April 2012.


4. Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Vol. 12 (NEW)
by Taiyou Kuzumi

Volume Information

Release Date: September 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 73,490
Link (JPN): Vol. 12

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: 5,500,000 for physical + digital (Source)

Analysis

The latest outcome of Uma Musume Cinderella Gray volume has stabilised the series’ overall recent performance when compared to its last—Volume 11 made its debut with 82,147 copies sold in its first week. This is still far from the huge turnouts noted for its past volumes, such as the 148,572 copies and 115,060 copies sold for Volume 4 and Volume 5 in their first five days and three days respectively. If the series maintains its momentum here for Volume 13, this may very well be its foothold for the next upcoming volumes with a major rise rivaling its past performances may unlikely to happen.


5. Mystery to Iu nakare Vol. 13 (↓56.01%)
by Yumi Tamura

Volume Information

Release Date: September 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 51,679
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

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

Analytics

Sales Performance:
Chart
Printed Circulation:
18,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
12th Manga Taisho (Nominated)
65th Shogakukan Manga Awards (Nominated)
13th Manga Taisho Awards (Nominated)
44th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards (Nominated)
67th Shogakukan Manga Awards (Best General Manga)

Additional Comments

Mystery to Iu nakare Volume 13 has sold 346,844 copies in its first 17 days.


6. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Vol. 24 [Regular Edition] (↓67.40%)
by (Story) Fuse and (Art) Taiki Kawakami

Volume Information

Release Date: September 8, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 47,005
Link (JPN): Vol. 24

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 40,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken Volume 24 has sold 345,230 copies in its first 17 days.


7. Isekai Ojisan Vol. 10 (NEW)
by Hotondo Shindeiru

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 41,240
Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Manga Information

Serialization: Web Comic Apanta
Serialization Date: Jun. 29, 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: Chart
Printed Circulation: 3,600,000 (Source)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons against Volume 10 among its past volumes for Isekai Ojisan, however, sales have slightly fluctuated with a hint of an increase noted from Volume 8 onwards (very likely as a result of its Anime’s adaptation which aired from July 6, 2022). The improvement in sales can also be seen between the five-day sales of Volume 9 and Volume 6 of which the first sold 8.13% more than the latter.

Additional Comments

AtelierPontdarc adapted the work into a TV Anime series that ended its broadcast on March 8, 2023 after multiple delays.


8. Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 3 (↓57.94%)
by (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro and (Art) Kouta Sannomiya

Volume Information

Release Date: September 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 37,545
Link (JPN): Vol. 3

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: YouTube
Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 28,000,000 for the entire series (Source)

Additional Comments

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Volume 3 has reached 126,811 copies sold in its first 11 days.


9. Yomi no Tsugai Vol. 5 (↓67.01%)
by Hiromu Arakawa

Volume Information

Release Date: September 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Square Enix
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,823
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Gangan
Serialization Date: Dec 10, 2021
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,800,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Yomi no Tsugai Volume 5 has sold 148,431 copies in its first 13 days.


10. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Star Blossom Vol. 1 (NEW)
by Shin Hotani

Volume Information

Release Date: September 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 700 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 36,142
Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Manga Information

Serialization: Shonen Jump+
Serialization Date: Apr. 10, 2023
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


11. Choujin X Vol. 7 (NEW)
by Sui Ishida

Volume Information

Release Date: September 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 720 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 33,231
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: Tonari no Young Jump
Serialization Date: May 10, 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

There are no direct comparisons against Choujin X Volume 7 in its first six days, however, the series is definitely experiencing a decline in copies sold against its past volumes. For instance, the three-day sales of Volume 1 was at 33,113 copies back in December 2021 whereas the five-day and four-day sales of Volume 3 and Volume 5 registered 43,779 copies and 36,800 copies sold respectively in May 2022 and January 2023.


12. Kindaichi 37-sai no Jikenbo Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Story) Shin Kibayashi and (Art) Fumiya Satou

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 690 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 26,638
Link (JPN): Vol. 25

Manga Information

Serialization: Evening
Serialization Date: Jan. 23, 2018
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: N/A

Analysis

Kindaichi 37-sai no Jikenbo Volume 14 has noted a significant fall of 34.11% in copies sold against Volume 9’s 40,427 copies, both volumes in their first three days. This may very likely be the series weakest debut so far since its 9th volume with stronger outcomes seen with the four-day sales of Volume 11 and Volume 12. That said, there is still a chance that copies sold may rebound the week after and stabilise the series’ overall performance.

Additional Comments

The series is a direct sequel to Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns which was serialized from November 27, 2013 to October 18, 2017.


13. Mix Vol. 21 (↓68.32%)
by Mitsuru Adachi

Volume Information

Release Date: September 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 527 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,601
Link (JPN): Vol. 21

Manga Information

Serialization: Gessan
Serialization Date: May 12, 2012
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart
Printed Circulation: 8,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Mix Volume 21 has reached 106,406 copies sold in its first 13 days.


14. ROOTS COM.: Bokura no Genten (NEW)
by (Original) COM. and (Art) Kanna

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 1,100 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 25,044
Link (JPN): CDJapan

Manga Information

Serialization: N/A
Serialization Date: Sep. 22, 2023
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A


15. Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! Vol. 13 (NEW)
by (Story) Y.A and (Art) Kusumoto Hiroki

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 22,993
Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Manga Information

Serialization: ComicWalker
Serialization Date: Apr. 19, 2015
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: 3,140,000 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! was last seen with its 11th and 12th volumes at 34,180 copies and 34,380 copies sold respectively in their first week back in May 2022 and January 2023.

In April 2020, the series received a 12-episode TV Anime series adaptation by studios SynergySP and Shin-Ei Animation that ended its broadcast in June the same year.


16. Houkago Teibou Nisshi Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Yasuyuki Kosaka

Volume Information

Release Date: September 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 660 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,454
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Champion Retsu
Serialization Date: Feb. 21, 2017
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,200,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Houkago Teibou Nisshi made an appearance with Volume 9 on COMIC ZIN’s list back in June 2022 in its first 7 days, then it was seen with its 10th volume at 26,953 copies sold on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart between February 20 to February 26, 2023 in its first week.

The work was adapted into a 12-episode TV Anime series by Doga Kobo that aired from April 7 to September 22, 2020.


17. Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 23 (↑24.16%)
by Gege Akutami

Volume Information

Release Date: July 4, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 21,293
Link (JPN): Vol. 23

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: 80,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 23 has reached 1,321,845 copies sold within its first 83 days.


18. Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? Vol. 6 (NEW)
by Yuki Shiwasu

Volume Information

Release Date: September 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 18,813
Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Manga Information

Serialization: Hana to Yume
Serialization Date: Aug. 5, 2021
Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance:
N/A
Printed Circulation:
1,000,000 (Source)
Awards:
Ranked 11th on the Next Manga Awards 2022 for the Print Category

Additional Comments

Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!? was last seen charting on Oricon Top 30 lists with its 3rd and 4th volumes at 19,954 copies and 29,085 copies sold in their four days and seven days respectively in October 2022 and February 2023. The work failed to chart on any of the lists the Blog tracks for its 5th volume. Volume 6 performance of 18,813 copies sold in its first five days represents a drop in sales against Volume 3 and may have sold less than Volume 4 had it gone on sales here two more days.


19. Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa. Vol. 4 (NEW)
by Yamada

Volume Information

Release Date: September 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 718 yen
Publisher: Libre
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,921
Link (JPN): Vol. 4

Manga Information

Serialization: B-BOY P!
Serialization Date: Oct. 18, 2016
Official Web Page: Here
Chapter 1 (JPN): Here

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

This is Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa.‘s first ever appearance on any of the lists the Blog tracks.


20. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Vol. 34 (↓55.22%)
by Osamu Nishi

Volume Information

Release Date: September 7, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 510 yen
Publisher: Akita Shoten
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,805
Link (JPN): Vol. 34

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Champion (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Mar. 2, 2017
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: 13,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Volume 34 has achieved 137,880 copies sold in its first 18 days.


21. Solo Leveling Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Story) Chugong and (Art) DUBU (Redice Studio)

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 980 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,737
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Manga Information

Serialization: KakaoPage
Serialization Date: Mar. 4, 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: Chart
Printed Circulation: 1,200,000 (Source)

Analysis

There are no direct comparisons against Solo Leveling‘s 14th volume against its past volumes since Volume 11. That said, Volume 14 has nearly an identical outcome against Volume 13’s four-day sales of 21,952 copies sold, but the intensity is not as great as the four-day sales of Volume 11 and Volume 12

Additional Comments

A-1 Pictures is adapting ‘Solo Leveling’ into a TV Anime series titled “Ore dake Level Up na Ken,” which is set to begin airing in January 2024.


22. Hotaru no Yomeiri Vol. 2 (↓61.55%)
by Oreco Tachibana

Volume Information

Release Date: September 12, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shogakukan
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,661
Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Manga Information

Serialization: MangaONE
Serialization Date: Jan. 1, 2023
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

Hotaru no Yomeiri Volume 2 has reached 63,598 copies sold in its first 13 days.


23. 3-gatsu no Lion Vol. 17 [Regular Edition] (↓42.48%)
by Chika Umino

Volume Information

Release Date: August 29, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 600 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 17,015
Link (JPN): Vol. 17

Manga Information

Serialization: Young Animal
Serialization Date: Jul. 13, 2007
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: More than 3,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of 3-gatsu no Lion Volume 17 has reached 400,966 copies sold in its first 27 days.


24. Natsume Yuujinchou Vol. 30 [Regular Edition] (↓51.12%)
by Yuki Midorikawa

Volume Information

Release Date: September 5, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 480 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 16,609
Link (JPN): Vol. 30

Manga Information

Serialization: LaLa DX
Serialization Date: Jun. 10, 2003
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: 17,000,000 domestic + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

The Regular Edition of Natsume Yuujinchou has sold 83,043 copies in its first 20 days.


25. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Vol. 33 (↓45.52%)
by Reiji Miyajima

Volume Information

Release Date: September 14, 2023
Days of Sales: 7
Price: 500 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,372
Link (JPN): Vol. 33

Manga Information

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Serialization Date: Jul. 12, 2017
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: 11,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Kanojo, Okarishimasu Volume 33 has sold 43,587 copies in its first 11 days.


26. Tensei shitara Ken deshita Vol. 14 (NEW)
by (Story) Yuu Tanaka and (Art) Tomoo Maruyama

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Gentosha
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,096
Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Manga Information

Serialization: Comic Boost
Serialization Date: Dec. 9, 2016
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: 3,200,000 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

This is Tensei shitara Ken deshita‘s first ever Manga appearance on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart. Prior to this, the series was seen selling 5,169 copies for its Light Novel’s 13th volume between March 28 to April 3, 2022 in its first five days.

The series was also adapted into a TV Anime series that aired from October 5 to December 21, 2022 by studio C2C. A sequel is in the works though not much information about it is known as of the time of writing.


27. Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha Vol. 7 (NEW)
by (Story) Touwa Akatsuki and (Art) Rikizou

Volume Information

Release Date: September 21, 2023
Days of Sales: 4
Price: 680 yen
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Estimated number of copies sold: 15,020
Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Manga Information

Serialization: ComicWalker
Serialization Date: Mar. 30, 2018
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: N/A
Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

This is Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha‘s first ever Manga appearance on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart. The series was last seen with its Light Novel’s 8th volume on Oricon’s list with 4,870 copies sold in its first five days between November 8, 2021 to November 14, 2021.


28. Koisuru Moon Dog Vol. 11 (NEW)
by Nanpei Yamada

Volume Information

Release Date: September 20, 2023
Days of Sales: 5
Price: 630 yen
Publisher: Hakusensha
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,858
Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Manga Information

Serialization: Hana Yume Ai
Serialization Date: Oct. 20, 2018
Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

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

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A
Printed Circulation: 1,500,000 + digital (Source)

Additional Comments

This is Koisuru Moon Dog‘s first ever appearance on any of the lists the Blog tracks.


29. Radiation House Vol. 15 (NEW)
by (Story) Tomohiro Yokomaku and (Art) Taishi Mori

Volume Information

Release Date: September 19, 2023
Days of Sales: 6
Price: 650 yen
Publisher: Shueisha
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,838
Link (JPN): Vol. 15

Manga Information

Serialization: Grand Jump
Serialization Date: Oct. 21, 2015
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: 2,700,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

This is Radiation House’s first ever appearance on any of the lists the Blog tracks.

The series was adapted into a live-action drama series that aired from April 2019 to June 2019, broadcasted on Fuji TV and starred by Kubota Masataka and Tsubasa Honda. From October 2021 to December 2021, its sequel was aired on the same network including one special episode.


30. Kuro Hakubutsukan: Mikazuki yo, Kaibutsu to Odore Vol. 5 (NEW)
by Kazuhiro Fujita

Volume Information

Release Date: September 22, 2023
Days of Sales: 3
Price: 870 yen
Publisher: Kodansha
Estimated number of copies sold: 13,695
Link (JPN): Vol. 5

Manga Information

Serialization: Morning
Serialization Date: Mar. 10, 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

Kuro Hakubutsukan: Mikazuki yo, Kaibutsu to Odore last made an appearance on Oricon’s Top 30 sales chart with its 2nd and 3rd volumes at 24,088 copies and 18,421 copies sold their first six days and four days respectively. The series failed to chart on any of the lists the Blog tracks for Volume 3.


It is no surprise to see Suzume no Tojimari comfortably leading the weekly series sales chart here amid a strong five-day sales performance of its disc releases that saw a total of 84,287 copies sold. Note that this is still far from its predecessors such as Kimi no Na wa. and Tenki no Ko. Nevertheless, including all other factors tracked by Oricon with most of its sales derived from its Video segment, the title has raked in 670.59 million yen (≈4.50 million USD) worth of sales for the week.

Then, Usokon (or Our Fake Marriage in English) takes the 2nd spot with 312.57 million yen (≈2.10 million USD) thanks to a great push by its single, Honne to Tatemae performed by the four-member Japanese boy band Sexy Zone that tops the single chart for the week at a total of 226,022 copies sold in five days. Apart from sales which are heavily supported by its Music segment here, the series also noted some sales from its Manga division. Usokon‘s live-action drama is an adaptation of the Manga of the same name by author Kiwi Tokina that serializes in Kodansha’s Ane Friend magazine. The drama stars Fuma Kikuchi and Neru Nagahama and began its broadcast on the Fuji TV network on July 11, 2023.

Finally, we have Blue Lock, down by 55.86% to 107.73 million yen (≈723.22 thousand USD) after a strong showing the week before. Sales here take into account all segments tracked by Oricon which, as like the week before, is heavily supported by its Manga division. With that said, the total combined sales the series generated last week and this week would be 351.81 million yen (≈2.36 million USD).

Weekly Ranking by Series
(As of 1st Week of October 2023)


1. Suzume no Tojimari
Suzume no Tojimari Blu-ray Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray [Limited Release]
Type: Anime
Total amount of sales during the period:
745.1 million yen (tax included)
670.59 million yen (without tax)


2. Usokon
Honne to Tatemae [Limited Edition Type B]
Type: CD Maxi
Total amount of sales during the period:
347.3 million yen (tax included)
312.57 million yen (without tax)


3. Blue Lock
Blue Lock Vol. 26 [Regular Edition]
Type: Comic
Total amount of sales during the period:
119.7 million yen (tax included)
107.73 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:
Uma Musume Cinderella Gray

Previous Chart: Sep. 11 – Sep. 17
Follow-up Chart: Sep. 25 – Oct. 1
Source: Oricon

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