Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: May 17, 2021 to May 23, 2021

Both the PlayStation 5 editions experienced better week-on-week performance the week between May 17 to May 23 as cumulative sales reached 16,264 units compared to the 14,044 units it sold the week before. The week also saw sales of Xbox Series S and the PlayStation 4 recording stronger sales while Switch machines, Xbox Series X and New 2DS LL have all recorded a drop.

It is thanks to the amazing folks over at Famitsu that we get to see these charts on a weekly basis, so be sure to head over to their site here and show them some love! Plus, all the data you find below is accessible via Famitsu right here.


Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 65,889 (↓8.64%) 16,119,330
Switch Lite 33,229 (↓29.91%) 3,827,800
PS5 12,232 (↑10.92%) 618,999
PS5 Digital Edition 4,032 (↑21.92%) 123,727
Xbox Series X 539 (↓19.19%) 33,266
Xbox Series S 637 (↑19.00%) 11,690
PS4 1,298 (↑5.55%) 7,785,663
New 2DS LL 376 (↓24.04%) 1,164,458

Software on the other hand, reported mixed results with better sales week-on-week for titles such as: Ring Fit Adventure and Minecraft while Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil Village, Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury and New Pokémon Snap are down for the week. The chart is supplemented with the addition of new releases that provided much of a boost to the overall week’s performance. One of such addition belongs to Rune Factory 5 which debuted at a healthy 102,853 copies sold. Right after that, you will find Miitopia at number 2. Note that the title was first developed for Nintendo 3DS and was released back in 2016 in Japan. It was then released worldwide in 2017. This version is the remastered edition of the same game. Angelique Luminarise is another new title that was released that week, stealing the 6th spot, the otome dating game debuted at 12,844 copies sold.

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Rune Factory 5 (NEW)
Sales: 102,853
Lifetime Sales: 102,853
Developer: Marvelous
Platform: Switch
Release Date: May 20, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


2. Miitopia (NEW)
Sales: 72,725
Lifetime Sales: 72,725
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: May 21, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


3. Monster Hunter Rise (↓23.19%)
Sales: 26,253
Lifetime Sales: 2,201,869
Developer: Capcom
Platform: Switch
Release Date: March 26, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Capcom


4. Ring Fit Adventure (↑24.99%)
Sales: 18,623
Lifetime Sales: 2,586,777
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Resident Evil Village (↓53.40%)
Sales: 16,332
Lifetime Sales: 162,548
Developer: Capcom
Platform: PS4
Release Date: May 8, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Capcom


6. Angelique Luminarise (NEW)
Sales: 12,844
Lifetime Sales: 12,844
Developer: Koei Tecmo Games
Platform: Switch
Release Date: May 20, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan


7. Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! (↓11.74%)
Sales: 11,401
Lifetime Sales: 2,191,728
Developer: KONAMI
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 19, 2020
Link (JPN): Amazon


8. Minecraft (↑5.87%)
Sales: 10,361
Lifetime Sales: 1,960,244
Developer: Microsoft Japan
Platform: Switch
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (↓31.45%)
Sales: 10,207
Lifetime Sales: 749,349
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 12, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG):
Nintendo


10. New Pokémon Snap (↓44.48%)
Sales: 9,767
Lifetime Sales: 221,745
Developer: BANDAI NAMCO Studios
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 30, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 9,289 3,844,200
12 (NEW) Daikoukai Jidai IV: Power Up Kit HD Version Switch 6,865 6,865
13 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 6,679 4,285,272
14 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 6,261 6,778,146
15 (NEW) Akiba’s Trip: First Memory Switch 5,558 5,558
16 Super Mario Party Switch 4,960 1,893,317
17 (NEW) Akiba’s Trip: First Memory PS4 4,888 4,888
18 Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 4,869 710,549
19 Splatoon 2 Switch 4,349 3,868,221
20 Pokémon Sword and Shield Switch 3,649 4,052,668
21 Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise Switch 3,418 101,705
22 Resident Evil Village PS5 3,377 48,173
23 NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… PS4 3,087 154,203
24 Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon PS4 3,053 15,668
25 Super Mario 3D All-Stars Switch 2,877 591,417
26 Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Koukeisha and Ushiro ni Tatsu Shoujo Collector’s Edition Switch 2,864 15,133
27 The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2,013 1,818,207
28 Judge Eyes: Shinigami no Yuigon Remastered PS5 1,658 14,749
29 Human: Fall Flat Switch 1,576 149,905
30 Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Switch 1,522 595,771

As always, if you find any faults with the list 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!

Source: Famitsu
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