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Japan's Weekly Light Novel Rankings for Oct 16 - 22

by Snow
Oct 26, 2017 10:28 AM | 28 Comments
Here are the weekly light novel rankings for October 16 - 22

Rank / This week's sales by copies / Cumulative sales / Titles

*1. 25,223 *25,223 Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata Vol.13
*2. *9,394 *10,973 Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Vol.6
*3. *8,742 *47,941 Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World Vol.21
*4. *7,368 *48,763 Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Vol.19
*5. *5,954 155,751 Overlord Vol.12
*6. *5,857 *16,069 Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry Vol.13
*7. *5,514 **5,514 Maou Toubatsu shita Ato, Medachitakunai node Guild Master ni Natta Vol.2
*8. *5,329 174,524 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Vol.12
*9. *5,251 212,917 Sword Art Online Vol.20
10. *5,128 **5,809 Sono Mono. Nochi ni... Vol.6

11. *5,045 **9,964 Hamamura Nagisa no Keisan Note Vol.8
12. *5,009 **5,009 Dai Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu Vol.17
13. *4,554 **4,554 Assassins Pride Vol.7
14. *4,445 **4,445 Grancrest Senki Vol.9
15. *4,393 **4,393 Konjiki no Word Master: Yuusha Yonin ni Makikomareta Unique Cheat Vol.11
16. *4,347 **4,347 Shounen wa Kami no Kuni ni Sumau
17. *4,322 **4,322 Isekai ni Tobasareta Ossan wa Doko e Iku? Vol.2
18. *4,221 *30,497 Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu "Heart no Shuchou"
19. *3,731 **3,731 Joushi to Konyaku Vol.3
20. *3,671 **3,671 Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de Vol.17

21. *3,632 **3,632 Isekai Tensei Soudouki Vol.11
22. *3,145 **3,515 Tensei shitara Dragon no Tamago datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasanee Vol.5

Separated by Specific Ranking
Bunko
*4. 25,223 *25,223 Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata Vol.13
15. *8,742 *47,941 Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World Vol.21
19. *7,368 *48,763 Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Vol.19
25. *5,857 *16,069 Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry Vol.13
29. *5,514 **5,514 Maou Toubatsu shita Ato, Medachitakunai node Guild Master ni Natta Vol.2
33. *5,329 174,524 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Vol.12
35. *5,251 212,917 Sword Art Online Vol.20
41. *5,045 **9,964 Hamamura Nagisa no Keisan Note Vol.8
43. *5,009 **5,009 Dai Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu Vol.17
49. *4,554 **4,554 Assassins Pride Vol.7
(cut-off 4,548)


Book
12. *9,394 *10,973 Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Vol.6
30. *5,954 155,751 Overlord Vol.12
37. *5,128 **5,809 Sono Mono. Nochi ni... Vol.6
(cut-off 4,726)


Literature Books Genre (duplicates removed)
*8. *4,347 **4,347 Shounen wa Kami no Kuni ni Sumau
11. *3,671 **3,671 Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai de Vol.17
13. *3,632 **3,632 Isekai Tensei Soudouki Vol.11
16. *3,145 **3,515 Tensei shitara Dragon no Tamago datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasanee Vol.5
(cut-off 2,549)

Source: Oricon Youtaijou

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Crashmatt said:
Utaha was best girl in Saekano, you could see Katou would win a mile off though.

anyway, Overlord has shifted ton of copies, bodes well for the future season 2 and beyond

lol she wasn't even close to be the best girl.

Oct 28, 2017 5:35 AM by Hebi_op

swampert260 said:


And also, the latest volume has just been released this week so maybe the series would rank even higher next week? Provided that there aren't any big name releases this week


I'd be surprised if YouJitsu 7 wasn't the top ranked volume next week.

Oct 27, 2017 9:34 AM by kuuderes_shadow

the feeling when one of your ships has finally successfully sailed :')

Detective1412 said:
It's nice to see Saekano last volume at top. Kato <3

R.I.P Classroom of the elite.

But based on this, it looks like its still selling quite well.
kuuderes_shadow said:
So after thinking it was Thursday yesterday, it seems today I'm thinking it's Wednesday, as I reacted surprise that it was out early when I saw this thread...

Series rankings from Oricon website:
*1. Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
*2. Kino no Tabi -the Beautiful World-
*3. Sword Art Online
*4. Imouto Sae Ireba Ii.
*5. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
*6. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu
*7. Overlord
*8. Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne!
*9. Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index
10. Sono Mono. Nochi ni...
11. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
12. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru
13. Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu
14. Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
15. Maou Toubatsu shita Ato, Medachitakunai node Guild Master ni Natta
16. Assassin's Pride
17. Dai Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu
18. Isekai ni Tobasareta Ossan wa Doko e Iku?
19. Grancrest Senki
20. Konjiki no Word Master

(Source: Oricon website)


And also, the latest volume has just been released this week so maybe the series would rank even higher next week? Provided that there aren't any big name releases this week

Oct 27, 2017 9:05 AM by swampert260

GoldenDarkness7 said:
RobertBobert said:


This unique character is called "boring heroine." However, the problem is not even in it, but in that Saekano is another work where the plot is developed by the best girls, but wins only the author's waifu, just because. So who prevented me from watching this anime, even though I knew about it?
You don't even know her or why she is called 'boring'. You don't have to watch it but don't say it sucks or she is not a great character if you haven't even watched the first 4 episodes. There is a reason she was #4 in a waifu poll and people like her so much


"You do not understand anything, but she's a good character, because she's popular!" - lol, no comments. By the way, Rem still went around her on two places, lol.

Oct 26, 2017 11:50 PM by RobertBobert

RobertBobert said:
GoldenDarkness7 said:
No of course not because hand shakers was bad and has a bad score. Kato already has alot of fans on MAL so of course they would increase if more people watched it. Whatever...the point is she deserves more love from the community in my opinion. She's a unique character. What do you mean no one bothered you?


This unique character is called "boring heroine." However, the problem is not even in it, but in that Saekano is another work where the plot is developed by the best girls, but wins only the author's waifu, just because. So who prevented me from watching this anime, even though I knew about it?
You don't even know her or why she is called 'boring'. You don't have to watch it but don't say it sucks or she is not a great character if you haven't even watched the first 4 episodes. There is a reason she was #4 in a waifu poll and people like her so much

Oct 26, 2017 11:47 PM by GoldenDarkness7

GoldenDarkness7 said:
RobertBobert said:


Lol. Well, with such logic and Hand Shakers would be a hit if more people watched them. Did someone disturb people watching Saekano? Personally, no one bothered me.
No of course not because hand shakers was bad and has a bad score. Kato already has alot of fans on MAL so of course they would increase if more people watched it. Whatever...the point is she deserves more love from the community in my opinion. She's a unique character. What do you mean no one bothered you?


This unique character is called "boring heroine." However, the problem is not even in it, but in that Saekano is another work where the plot is developed by the best girls, but wins only the author's waifu, just because. So who prevented me from watching this anime, even though I knew about it?

Oct 26, 2017 11:18 PM by RobertBobert

RobertBobert said:
GoldenDarkness7 said:
Of course she is not as popular internationally because people don't know she exists because they haven't watched the show lol...I just mean that if Saekano had the same viewers and numbers internationally like rezero, Kato would be as popular. Saekano has 230k members and rezero 580k just on MAL


Lol. Well, with such logic and Hand Shakers would be a hit if more people watched them. Did someone disturb people watching Saekano? Personally, no one bothered me.
No of course not because hand shakers was bad and has a bad score. Kato already has alot of fans on MAL so of course they would increase if more people watched it. Whatever...the point is she deserves more love from the community in my opinion. She's a unique character. What do you mean no one bothered you?

Oct 26, 2017 11:13 PM by GoldenDarkness7

Nidome isekai needs an anime already, the manga is more popular than the novel.

Oct 26, 2017 10:58 PM by ichii_1

GoldenDarkness7 said:
RobertBobert said:


She will never be as popular as Rem internationally, since unlike Rem, Kato can not boast that her popularity does not depend on the nationality of the fans. Moreover, Tappei is much more subtle in playing with fans in this matter, which makes her pairing with MC much more interesting.
Of course she is not as popular internationally because people don't know she exists because they haven't watched the show lol...I just mean that if Saekano had the same viewers and numbers internationally like rezero, Kato would be as popular. Saekano has 230k members and rezero 580k just on MAL


Lol. Well, with such logic and Hand Shakers would be a hit if more people watched them. Did someone disturb people watching Saekano? Personally, no one bothered me.

Oct 26, 2017 10:20 PM by RobertBobert

RobertBobert said:
GoldenDarkness7 said:
Kato from saekano is one of the best characters ever...too bad she doesn't get the international spotlight she deserves. Rem is only so beloved internationally because re:zero is extremely popular. Would be the same with Kato if saekano would be more popular. Kato is everywhere in akihabara when I went there in july...so atleast in japan shes crazy popular haha


She will never be as popular as Rem internationally, since unlike Rem, Kato can not boast that her popularity does not depend on the nationality of the fans. Moreover, Tappei is much more subtle in playing with fans in this matter, which makes her pairing with MC much more interesting.
Of course she is not as popular internationally because people don't know she exists because they haven't watched the show lol...I just mean that if Saekano had the same viewers and numbers internationally like rezero, Kato would be as popular. Saekano has 230k members and rezero 580k just on MAL

Oct 26, 2017 10:10 PM by GoldenDarkness7

GoldenDarkness7 said:
Kato from saekano is one of the best characters ever...too bad she doesn't get the international spotlight she deserves. Rem is only so beloved internationally because re:zero is extremely popular. Would be the same with Kato if saekano would be more popular. Kato is everywhere in akihabara when I went there in july...so atleast in japan shes crazy popular haha


She will never be as popular as Rem internationally, since unlike Rem, Kato can not boast that her popularity does not depend on the nationality of the fans. Moreover, Tappei is much more subtle in playing with fans in this matter, which makes her pairing with MC much more interesting.

Oct 26, 2017 9:33 PM by RobertBobert

So that's Saekono's last volume? Season 3 when?

Oct 26, 2017 7:51 PM by -Mahesvara

Kato from saekano is one of the best characters ever...too bad she doesn't get the international spotlight she deserves. Rem is only so beloved internationally because re:zero is extremely popular. Would be the same with Kato if saekano would be more popular. Kato is everywhere in akihabara when I went there in july...so atleast in japan shes crazy popular haha

Oct 26, 2017 7:45 PM by GoldenDarkness7

15. *4,393 **4,393 Konjiki no Word Master: Yuusha Yonin ni Makikomareta Unique Cheat Vol.11

Finally I saw this series in the ranking.

Oct 26, 2017 5:51 PM by lazy_Modifier

_Ako_ said:
Damn, I was right! Katou won!

Nevertheless the cover is just so good.
Katou actually won? I mean...It's not that surprising but it's about time the best girl of the series wins.

Oct 26, 2017 5:41 PM by jc9622

Utaha will always be the best girl

Oct 26, 2017 4:04 PM by Sukeroku

It's nice to see Saekano last volume at top. Kato <3

R.I.P Classroom of the elite.

Oct 26, 2017 3:42 PM by Detective1412

Utaha was best girl in Saekano, you could see Katou would win a mile off though.

anyway, Overlord has shifted ton of copies, bodes well for the future season 2 and beyond

Oct 26, 2017 3:23 PM by Crashmatt

tragedydesu said:
@Wasshio
yep ^^'
i have nothing against her (maybe because i have something for the childhood friends)

generally i don't hate tsunderes outside the romance genre or at least if they stay away from my ships

So I think Eriri can apply to both right? (since iirc she was a childhood friend of the MC).

That's... really something o.o its still surprising for me ^^ but that's neat. Huhu.

Oct 26, 2017 2:01 PM by removed-user

@Wasshio
yep ^^'
i have nothing against her (maybe because i have something for the childhood friends)

generally i don't hate tsunderes outside the romance genre or at least if they stay away from my ships

Oct 26, 2017 1:49 PM by tragedydesu

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