Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: November 1, 2021 to November 7, 2021

Switch consoles reported better performance week-on-week as total units sold climbed 17.36% to 90,517 units with sales of the OLED version dragging while the other two registered great gains. Both PlayStation 5 consoles witnessed a big drop of nearly 60% each as the two ended the week at 10,120 units sold while the PlayStation 4 experienced an ever larger fall of 64.10% from the week before. Xbox Series X ended the week with 1,023 units, 24.28% less than a week ago, but its Xbox Series S saw a small improvement. New 2DS LL jumped 15.47% week-on-week to settle for 433 units sold.

It is thanks to the amazing people 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 lots of love! Plus, all the data you find below is accessible via Famitsu right here.

Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 45,880 (↑26.22%) 17,347,401
Switch Lite 23,017 (↑55.90%) 4,139,827
Switch OLED 21,620 (↓29.82%) 284,497
PS5 8,520 (↓57.62%) 979,660
PS5 Digital Edition 1,600 (↓59.09%) 188,368
Xbox Series X 1,023 (↓24.28%) 67,366
Xbox Series S 1,570 (↑3.76%) 48,756
PS4 709 (↓64.10%) 7,817,226
New 2DS LL 433 (↑15.47%) 1,176,571

The Software chart welcomes a number of new titles in its Top 10 led by the eighteenth game in the Call of Duty franchise, Vanguard. It places 2nd for the week with the PlayStation 4 version of the game selling 28,321 copies while the PlayStation 5 version can be found three spots below at Number 5 with 12,754 copies sold. In total, its PlayStation console editions have sold 41,075 copies. The game was initially announced on August 19th, 2021 and gained a worldwide release on November the 5th, 2021. It contains a story campaign which would thrust players into stories of four soldiers from different countries set during World War II. The game is also available on PC via Microsoft Windows and Battle.net. You can check out more about the game via the trailer down below!

Just right below is Danganronpa Trilogy at 20,938 copies sold. The package comes together with the expanded version Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony’s Ultimate Talent Development Plan, Happy Danganronpa S Chou Koukou Kyuu no Nangoku Saikoro Gasshuku released on November 4, 2021. Elsewhere, it is expected to be out on the 3rd of December in North America and Europe. Note that the Danganronpa  S Chou Koukou Kyuu no Nangoku Saikoro Gasshuku or Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp is a stand-alone game which was previously featured as a post-game bonus in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. You can find more information about the game through its introduction trailer down below.

The final new game on the Top 10 for the week is Fortnite Minty Legends Pack which is also available for purchase via Epic Games Store which includes three outfits, three back blings, three pickaxes, a wrap, and 1,000 V-Bucks. You can check out the product page here for more information. Without further ado, the full list is as follows:

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Mario Party Superstars (↓50.14%)
Sales: 81,399
Lifetime Sales: 244,655
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 29, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


2. Call of Duty: Vanguard (NEW)
Sales: 28,321
Lifetime Sales: 28,321
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS4
Release Date: November 5, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Official Site


3. Danganronpa Trilogy + Happy Danganronpa S Chou Koukou Kyuu no Nangoku Saikoro Gasshuku (NEW)
Sales: 20,938
Lifetime Sales: 20,938
Developer / Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 4, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan


4. Ring Fit Adventure (↑74.07%)
Sales: 13,101
Lifetime Sales: 2,896,232
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Call of Duty: Vanguard (NEW)
Sales: 12,754
Lifetime Sales: 12,754
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS5
Release Date: November 5, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Official Site


6. Fortnite Minty Legends Pack (NEW)
Sales: 12,167
Lifetime Sales: 12,167
Developer / Publisher: Epic Games
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 2, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Epic Store


7. Super Robot Wars 30 (↓82.95%)
Sales: 12,079
Lifetime Sales: 82,928
Developer / Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 28, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan


8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↑17.69%)
Sales: 10,726
Lifetime Sales: 4,123,374
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (↑12.72%)
Sales: 10,569
Lifetime Sales: 4,489,510
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (↓52.50%)
Sales: 9,778
Lifetime Sales: 30,364
Developer / Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 28, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 9,453 6,925,254
12   Minecraft Switch 8,960 2,260,794
13   Super Robot Wars 30 PS4 8,342 68,728
14   Pokémon Sword and Shield Switch 6,493 4,182,871
15   Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles PS4 5,130 125,326
16   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 4,777 2,413,752
17   Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water PS4 4,135 26,331
18   Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Switch 4,085 915,917
19   Metroid Dread Switch 3,756 128,257
20   WarioWare: Get It Together! Switch 2,948 160,778
21   Back 4 Blood PS4 2,922 25,173
22 (NEW) MODEL Debut2 #nicola Switch 2,658 2,658
23   Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 4th Heart Switch 2,644 24,319
24   Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 2,618 823,501
25   FIFA 22 PS4 2,469 45,058
26   Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + Arata naru Kakusei Set Switch 2,377 69,449
27   The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2,332 1,891,166
28   Splatoon 2 Switch 2,236 3,963,497
29   Resident Evil Village PS5 2,118 72,761
30 (NEW) Oshiri Tantei: Pupu Mirai no Meitantei Toujou! Switch
2,071 2,071

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Source: Famitsu
Full Top 30: Tomorrow (Fri) around 12 PM (GMT +9)

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