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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/08/05 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/08/05.


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/05 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/05 announced by Oricon


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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary


1st place: Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 12

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 12

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 12


Ryuen and Sakayanagi. One of them will be defeated and leave the school tomorrow.

The long second year is finally in its final stages, and the last special exam, the 'Year-End Special Exam,' is about to be held. Each class selects three representatives in advance: the first, middle, and final player. They will compete in a knockout battle against the representatives of the opposing class. However, the content of the exam remains unknown until the day of the test.
"I'll show you and Sakayanagi what I'm truly capable of. It's not like me, but I'll beat you fair and square."
"After the Year-End Special Exam is settled, let's have a leisurely tea. After defeating him, the challenge with Ayanokoji-kun awaits in our third year."
Ryuen and Sakayanagi, only one will survive—. The climax of the popular school apocalypse series, the second-year arc!
"If we both avoid expulsion in the special exam, make some time for me then."


2nd place: Behind the Scenes of Heroic Tale 5

Behind the Scenes of Heroic Tale 5

Behind the Scenes of Heroic Tale 5


To survive in the game world he reincarnated into, Werner uses all his knowledge from his previous life. Due to his past achievements, he receives the title of Viscount and the order to govern the Anheim region from the King.
Upon taking his position, Werner rushes to fix the chaotic town administration of Anheim. Additionally, he has to deal with bandits in the surrounding areas, leaving him no time to rest...?
In the midst of this, the demon army led by Demon General Gezarius invades Anheim. Werner uses all his strategies to defend, but the overwhelming power of the Demon General puts him in a dire situation...! However, in front of Werner appears his best friend, who holds the power to save the world—!!
This is the fifth volume of the epic fantasy military record of a mob character fighting behind the scenes of legends.


3rd place: Until I Became the Strongest with the Failure Frame 'Status Abnormal Skill' and Overran Everything 12

Until I Became the Strongest with the Failure Frame 'Status Abnormal Skill' and Overran Everything 12

Until I Became the Strongest with the Failure Frame 'Status Abnormal Skill' and Overran Everything 12


Using a skill deemed a "loser slot," Tomoharu Mitsumori finally arrives at Arion, where Visis resides. Immediately after, the royal capital of Arion is transformed by the conceptual magic "God-Created Labyrinth," but to exact his revenge, Mitsumori steps into the labyrinth—.
Within the labyrinth, Mitsumori encounters Ayaka Togawa, Sei Takao, and Itsuki Takao, who have also entered.
The fallen god Oorumugand, the void being Yomibito. The children of Visis appear.
Now, in the God-Created Labyrinth, the deadly battle between the enemies of God-Creation and the S-Class heroes begins.
"... It took quite a while, but." "As promised, I'm back, Visis."
The 12th volume of the revenge story of the once unnoticed E-Class hero who became the strongest.


4th place: Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Mysterious Magic Stone Monster

Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Mysterious Magic Stone Monster

Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Mysterious Magic Stone Monster


Meta Knight VS Kirby! Who will defeat the monster?

To defeat the giant octopus monster King Frotzo lurking in the deep sea, Meta Knight and his team land on the marine planet Marino.
Meta Knight, filled with fighting spirit against the strongest enemy that countless warriors have challenged but failed to defeat, is confronted by Kirby and King Dedede, who have come for Marino's seafood cuisine!
Upon hearing the rumors of King Frotzo, Kirby and his friends are eager to defeat the monster and have a takoyaki party.
Who will defeat the monster first, Meta Knight or Kirby!?
An adventure and showdown on the vast ocean begins!!


5th place: Days with My Stepsister 11

Days with My Stepsister 11

Days with My Stepsister 11


TV anime broadcasting now! Artbook also to be released!

Yuta, who has decided to balance regaining his peace of mind, creating final high school memories with Saki, and preparing for university entrance exams.
Weighing whether to prioritize what he wants to do in the future or to choose a path based on other factors, he finally reaches his own conclusion.
Meanwhile, influenced by a certain person, Saki starts to take an interest in "a further step of intimacy" as a lover.
Self-analysis, things he wants to do versus things he should do, music live dates, first experiences, cultural festival.
In the autumn of choices and encounters, the 'siblings' learn new ways of expressing love in this touching romance novel, Volume 11.


Oricon Weekly Sales Ranking

Ranking / Estimated number of copies sold / Estimated cumulative sales volume / Title / Author

1 52,309 52,309 Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 12 (Author) Shogo Kinugasa / (Illustrator) Shunsaku Tomose
2 6,948 6,948 Behind the Scenes of Heroic Tale 5 (Author) Yuuki Ryouju / (Illustrator) Sanshouo
3 6,421 6,421 Until I Became the Strongest with the Failure Frame 'Status Abnormal Skill' and Overran Everything 12 (Author) Yoshi Shinozaki / (Illustrator) KWKM
4 5,553 21,034 Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Mysterious Magic Stone Monster (Story) Mie Takase / (Art) Tau Karino, Poto
5 4,962 4,962 Days with My Stepsister 11 (Author) Ghost Mikawa / (Illustrator) Hiten
6 4,911 8,742 I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too 16 Level Up Changed My Life (Author) Miku / (Illustrator) Rein Kuwashima
7 4,442 14,545 Blue Lock Novel: Before the Battle, We Are. - Arisu, Barou, Yukimiya (Author) Momo Moegi / (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro / (Others) Yusuke Nomura / (Illustrator) Kota Sannomiya
8 4,189 4,189 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (4) (Author) Yuya Takashima / (Story) Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino
9 3,456 3,456 The Girls Who Traumatized Me Keep Glancing at Me, but Alas, It's Too Late. 5 (Author) Yuragi Midou / (Illustrator) Momen
10 3,367 3,367 Geek Mob Mercenary Knows His Place 3 (Author) Mogura / (Illustrator) Ham


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