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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/08/26 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/08/26.


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/26 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/08/26 announced by Oricon


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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary


1st place: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend


"The Rascal Does Not Dream" series enters its final chapter! A slightly mysterious coming-of-age story in its 14th volume.

"Actually, I am Toko Kirishima,"
Mai declares to the audience after performing on stage. The long-awaited day has finally arrived in this 14th volume of the series.


2nd 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."


3rd place: Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone

Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone

Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone


Meta Knight vs. Kirby! Who Will Defeat the Monster?

Meta Knight and his crew land on the ocean planet Marino to defeat a giant octopus monster lurking in the deep sea—King Flotzo. Many warriors have tried and failed to take down this formidable foe, but Meta Knight's determination burns bright. Just then, Kirby and King Dedede arrive, drawn by the promise of Marino's delicious seafood! Upon hearing the rumors of King Flotzo, Kirby and his friends are eager to defeat the monster and throw a takoyaki party.
Meta Knight and Kirby—who will be the first to slay the monster? The great adventure and showdown on the high seas begins!


4th place: Who Killed the Hero: The Prophecy Chapter

Who Killed the Hero: The Prophecy Chapter

Who Killed the Hero: The Prophecy Chapter


In Search of a Hero to Defeat the Demon Lord, I Have Repeatedly Reset the World

—World Compilation— Until the demon lord, the cause of death, is defeated, the world automatically rewinds me to a specific point in time. Exhausted from the countless repetitions, I became intrigued by a certain man and recognized him as a hero, choosing to journey together with him.


5th place: My Hero Academia: THE MOVIE - You're Next

My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next

My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're 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"...


Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 7,232 17,848 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend's Dream (Story) Hajime Kamoshida / (Art) Keiji Mizoguchi
2 3,820 78,239 Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 12 (Story) Shougo Kinugasa / (Art) Shunsaku Tomose
3 3,273 31,671 Kirby of the Stars: Meta Knight and the Monster of the Magic Stone (Story) Mie Takase / (Art) Tau Karino, Poto
4 3,096 12,756 Who Killed the Hero: The Prophecy Chapter (Story) Daken / (Art) toi8
5 2,902 13,152 My Hero Academia: THE MOVIE - You're Next (Story) Kohei Horikoshi / (Story) Anri Yoshi
6 2,036 21,060 Blue Lock Novel: Before the Battle, We Are... - Aryu, Barou, Yukimiya (Story) Momo Moegi / (Story) Muneyuki Kaneshiro / (Art) Kouta Sannomiya
7 1,815 13,012 Let's Go! Maizen Sisters: The Rich Prison vs. The Poor Prison (Story) Yoji Ishizaki / (Art) Sanosuke Sakuma
8 1,749 63,028 Who Killed the Hero (Story) Daken / (Art) toi8
9 1,625 8,403 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Girlfriend's Dream [Special Edition with Drama CD] (Story) Hajime Kamoshida / (Art) Keiji Mizoguchi
10 1,550 3,674 I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time 8 (Story) Mato Kousaka / (Art) Gaou

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