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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/08/12 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/08/12.


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/12 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/12 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: My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next

My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next

My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next


Society is falling into ruin due to the full-scale war between heroes and villains, and the escape of villains from prisons across Japan, known as "Datsugoku." Amidst this chaos, a mysterious giant fortress suddenly appears! Before Izuku and the Hero Course students of U.A. High School stands a man who resembles the former "Symbol of Peace"...


3rd place: Who Killed the Hero: Prophecy Chapter

Who Killed the Hero: Prophecy Chapter

Who Killed the Hero: Prophecy Chapter


In search of a hero to defeat the Demon King, I have reset the world countless times.

---World Compilation--- Until the Demon King, the cause of death, is defeated, the world automatically rewinds me to a specific time. Mentally exhausted from the repeated cycles, I become interested in a certain man, recognize him as a hero, and decide to accompany him.


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: When I Was Reborn, I Was Able to Meet My Beloved Family Again: Cooking Delicious Meals with My Past Life Cheats Volume 5

When I Was Reborn, I Was Able to Meet My Beloved Family Again: Cooking Delicious Meals with My Past Life Cheats Volume 5

When I Was Reborn, I Was Able to Meet My Beloved Family Again: Cooking Delicious Meals with My Past Life Cheats Volume 5


At the royal capital's pharmacy, Arshela stumbles upon a scene of soy milk production and is overjoyed. Additionally, there is a large amount of leftover okara (soy pulp).
"Please give me all of that!!"
Using the healthy ingredient soybeans, she creates tofu, okara donuts, and fried tofu. From there, she makes mochi pouches and inari sushi, delighting children, women, and even the gods with her dishes. Meanwhile, during a battle, Link, who is away on deployment, witnesses the power of the blessing he received from Arshela firsthand.
The highly anticipated fifth volume of the popular child cooking fantasy!


Oricon Weekly Sales Ranking

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

1 16,177 68,486 Classroom of the Elite: 2nd Year Volume 12 (Author) Shogo Kinugasa / (Illustrator) Shunsaku Tomose
2 5,972 5,972 My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next (Story) Kohei Horikoshi / (Author) Anri Yoshi
3 5,468 5,468 Who Killed the Hero: Prophecy Chapter (Author) Daken / (Illustrator) toi8
4 4,025 25,059 Kirby: Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone (Story) Mie Takase / (Art) Tau Karino, Poto
5 4,002 4,002 When I was reborn, I was able to meet my beloved family again. Make delicious rice with the cheeto of the previous life Volume 5 (Author) Ayasakura / (Illustrator) CONACO
6 3,085 3,085 Post-Retirement Stud Life in Another World (Author) Machi no Boulangerie / (Illustrator) Kurihito Muto
7 2,758 2,758 The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat 8 (Author) Rui Tsukiyo / (Illustrator) Reia
8 2,606 17,151 Blue Lock Novel: Before the Battle, We Were. (Author) Moegi Momo / (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro / (Other) Yusuke Nomura / (Illustrator) Kota Sannomiya
9 2,491 2,491 The Mob Soldier Who Became the Strongest with Game Knowledge (Author) Kazuha Kishimoto / (Illustrator) Hoshi Rask
10 2,436 9,387 Novel: Mononoke the Movie - Karakasa Shin Hachikaku

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