This is the first time the series’ Light Novel has breached Oricon’s freely available charts since the Blog began tracking.

It also has a Manga adaptation ongoing by artist Anri Sakano that is serialized in Kadokawa’s Comp Ace magazine of which some of its chapters are available for free right here in Japanese. In October 2022, the series was adapted into a TV Anime series by studio Nexus.

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2. Suzume no Tojimari (↑11.28%) by Makoto Shinkai

Volume Information

Release Date: August 24, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 680 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 20,685 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022 Label: Kadokawa Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Film Trailer) Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: 350,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Physical sales in Japan have hit 378,100 copies sold in its first 131 days.

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3. Kagami no Kojou First Part (↑19.25%) by Mizuki Tujimura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 5, 2021 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 780 yen Publisher: Poplar-sha Estimated number of copies sold: 18,552 Link (JPN): First Part

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 11, 2017 Label: Poplar Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime Film) Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

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

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4. Kagami no Kojou Final Part (↑21.01%) by Mizuki Tujimura

Volume Information

Release Date: March 5, 2021 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 780 yen Publisher: Poplar-sha Estimated number of copies sold: 16,637 Link (JPN): Final Part

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 11, 2017 Label: Poplar Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime Film) Link (ENG): Amazon

Analytics

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

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5. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Vol. 14 (NEW) by (Author) Kinosuke Naitou and (Illustration) Yasumo

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 1,300 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 14,150 Link (JPN): Vol. 14

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Oct. 30, 2017 Label: N/A Official Web Page: Here

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: 3,000,000 (Source)

Analysis

When compared to its 7th volume which was also at 5 days of sales, the 14th volume has sold 13.58% copies less. The latest volume’s turnout is also weaker than the 15,220 copies and 14,807 copies sold for Volume 11 and 12 in their first 4 days, however, it is still ahead of Volume 13’s 14,037 copies sold in its first 6 days.

Additional Comments

In October 2017, the title was adapted into a Manga series by artist Yasuyuki Tsurugi that is serialized in ComicWalker with some of its chapters available in Japanese for free right here. The title will also receive an Anime adaptation by studio Zero-G that is slated to start its broadcast on January 6, 2023.

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6. Kishibe Rohan wa Taorenai Tanpen Shousetsu-shuu (↓54.28%) by (Author) Ballad Kitaguni and (Original) Hirohiko Araki

Volume Information

Release Date: December 19, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 860 yen Publisher: Shueisha Estimated number of copies sold: 10,135 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 19, 2022 Label: JUMP j BOOKS Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold including its pre-release sales have now hit 38,149.

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7. Suzume no Tojimari [Tsubasa Bunko Edition] (↑7.08%) by (Author) Makoto Shinkai and (Illustration) Chiko

Volume Information

Release Date: October 13, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 840 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 10,101 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: August 24, 2022 Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Film Trailer) Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A Printed Circulation: 300,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Together with sales made the past nine weeks, it has sold 92,365 copies.

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8. Hoshi no Kirby: Manpuku, Manmaru, Gourmet Fest! (↑9.95%) by (Author) Mie Takase and (Illustration) Tau Karino and Poto

Volume Information

Release Date: December 14, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 720 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 9,256 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2013 Label: Kadokawa Tsubasa Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A Printed Circulation: 2,250,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume has reached 29,667 in its first 19 days.

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9. Ryuujin to Iinazuke no Akai Hana Shirushi: Kamigami no Tame no Machi (NEW) by Kureha

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 580 yen Publisher: Starts Publishing Estimated number of copies sold: 8,951 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jun. 28, 2022 Label: Starts Publishing Bunko Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: N/A Printed Circulation: 1,000,000 including Manga and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

It was last seen with Unmei no Akashi o Motsu Shoujo volume back in July 2022 at 6,780 copies sold in its first 6 days.

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10. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol. 32 (↓13.97%) by (Author) Tappei Nagatsuki and (Illustration) Shinichirou Otsuka

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 720 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 8,286 Link (JPN): Vol. 32

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 23, 2014 Label: MF Bunko J Official Web Page: Here

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: 11,000,000 (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Volume 32 have reached 17,918 in its first 10 days.

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11. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 11 (NEW) by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Monda

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 1,200 yen Publisher: Micro Magazine Estimated number of copies sold: 8,200 Link (JPN): Vol. 11

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 30, 2018 Label: GC Novels Official Web Page: Here

Analytics

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

Analysis

This is the series best performance ever since Volume 8. The latest volume sold 51.63% more than Volume 8, also at 5 days of sales, but it is even more ahead of Volumes 9 and 10 which were at 5,581 copies and 5,418 copies sold in their first 6 days and 7 days.

Additional Comments

The series has a Manga adaptation that is being serialized in Dra-Dra Sharp# by artist Jun Shiosato where some of its chapters can be freely read in Japanese right here. In April 2022, Kadokawa’s studio ENGI (of which it owns by 53%) adapted the work into a 12-episdoe TV Anime series. It was recently confirmed that the series’ TV Anime is set to return with a second season, though much information about it is still unknown at the time of writing.

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12. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol. 13 (↓49.93%) by (Author) Ren Eguchi and (Illustration) Masa

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 1,200 yen Publisher: Overlap Estimated number of copies sold: 7,913 Link (JPN): Vol. 13

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 25, 2016 Label: OVERLAP NOVELS Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: 4,500,000 for both physical and digital (Source)

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume have hit 23,716 in its first 8 days.

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13. Kore wa Keihi de Ochimasen! Vol. 10 (↓47.05%) by (Author) Yuuko Aoki (Illustrator) uki

Volume Information

Release Date: December 20, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 630 yen Publisher: Shueisha Estimated number of copies sold: 7,434 Link (JPN): Vol. 10

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov. 22, 2018 Label: Shueisha Orange Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 21,473 copies in its first 13 days.

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14. Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu Vol. 1 (NEW) by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Moge Tooi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 1,000 yen Publisher: Micro Magazine Estimated number of copies sold: 5,189 Link (JPN): Vol. 1

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 28, 2022 Label: GC Novels Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

A spin-off title to the Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu series.

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15. Hidan no Aria Vol. 38 (↓30.33%) by (Author) Chuugaku Akamatsu and (Illustration) Kobuichi

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 660 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 5,152 Link (JPN): Vol. 38

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2008 Label: MF Bunki J Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

Copies sold for the volume have reached 12,547 in its first 10 days.

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16. World Order Vol. 6 (NEW) by (Author) Tokihisa Kouwa and (Illustration) Yumehito Ueda

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 750 yen Publisher: SHUFUNOTOMO Estimated number of copies sold: 4,371 Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 27, 2014 Label: Hero Bunko Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

This is its first time appearance on the freely available charts since the Blog began tracking.

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17. Inochi no Tabekata Vol. 2 (N/A) by (Author) Ao Jyumonji and (Illustration) lack

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 660 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 4,010 Link (JPN): Vol. 2

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Sep. 22, 2022 Label: MF Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

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18. Gimai Seikatsu Vol. 7 (↓23.92%) by (Author) Ghost Mikawa and (Illustration) Hiten

Volume Information

Release Date: December 23, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 640 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 3,964 Link (JPN): Vol. 7

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Jan. 25, 2021 Label: MF Bunko J Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube (Anime) Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: 300,000 as of Volume 6 (Source)

Additional Comments

The 7th volume has hit 9,174 copies sold in its first 10 days.

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19. Mangekyou: Nijuu Rasen Bangai-hen (↓57.70%) by (Author) Rieko Yoshihara and (Illustration) Yamimaru Enjin

Volume Information

Release Date: December 22, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 700 yen Publisher: Tokuma Shoten Estimated number of copies sold: 3,824 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 22, 2022 Label: Chara Bunko Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

The volume has sold 12,864 copies in its first 11 days.

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20. Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Vol. 6 (↓53.52%) by (Author) Yomu Mishima and (Illustration) Nadare Takamine

Volume Information

Release Date: December 25, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 720 yen Publisher: Overlap Estimated number of copies sold: 3,602 Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: May 28, 2021 Label: Overlap Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: N/A

Additional Comments

Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! Volume 6 has sold 11,352 copies in its first 8 days.

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21. Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite Vol. 6 (NEW) by (Author) Sakura Sakuragi and (Illustration) clear

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 660 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 3,587 Link (JPN): Vol. 6

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Nov 27, 2020 Label: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

Sales Performance: Chart Printed Circulation: N/A

Analysis

Copies sold for Omiai Shitakunakatta node, Murinandai na Jouken wo Tsuketara Doukyuusei ga Kita Ken ni Tsuite’s latest volume is not looking so good. Despite selling a day longer, it still sold less than the 4,444 copies and 3,967 copies produced by Volumes 4 and 5 in their first 4 days.

Additional Comments

It has a Manga adaptation ongoing since August 2021, serialized in Young Ace UP by artist Tsuguharu Miyuki of which its first chapter can be read for free right here in Japanese.

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22. Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Vol. 3 (NEW) by (Author) Takata and (Illustration) Tom Osabe

Volume Information

Release Date: December 28, 2022 Days of Sales: 5 Price: 700 yen Publisher: KADOKAWA Estimated number of copies sold: 3,580 Link (JPN): Vol. 3

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: Dec. 24, 2021 Label: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Official Web Page: Here

Other Information

Latest Promo: YouTube Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

Additional Comments

This is its first appearance on the freely available charts since the Blog began tracking. It also has a Manga adaptation by artist Rin Ono that is serialized in Alive+. You can check out some of its chapters right here in Japanese.

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23. Blue Lock: Tatakai no Mae, Bokura wa. Isagi・Nagi・Bachira (↓0.87%) by (Author) Momo Moegi and (Original) Muneyuki Kaneshiro

Volume Information

Release Date: October 17, 2022 Days of Sales: 7 Price: 700 yen Publisher: Kodansha Estimated number of copies sold: 5,037 Link (JPN): CDJapan

Light Novel Information

Publication Date: October 17, 2022 Label: KC Deluxe Official Web Page: N/A

Other Information

Latest Promo: N/A Link (ENG): N/A

Analytics

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

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