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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/10/14 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/10/14.
※The English titles of works may not always be accurate as some have not been released overseas. Thank you for your understanding.


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/10/14 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/10/14 announced by Oricon


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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary


1st place: Seirei Gensouki 26: The Locus of Falsehood

Seirei Gensouki 26: The Locus of Falsehood

Seirei Gensouki 26: The Locus of Falsehood


Thanks to the barrier set by the Sage God Rena, Rio was finally able to restore his bonds with the people dear to him. While sharing the joy with everyone, he received an important piece of advice from Rena, who had possessed Miharu. However, this advice was something Rio could not accept.
Meanwhile, Duke Huguenot, struggling with the future of Restoration, attempts to bring the newly risen hero Rio into his camp.
"…You should never have been born."
What will become of the foolish ones who, out of arrogance and short-sightedness, dared to touch the dragon’s wrath?


2nd place: I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class 7

I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class 7

I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class 7


Because we are lovers, we can overcome it.

It was the beginning of fall, almost a year since I, Maehara Maki, became friends with Umi Asanagi, “the second cutest girl in class.” Now, we’re a couple, enjoying a smooth relationship. Thanks to Umi, even I have started to improve my looks a bit.
Then one day, Newta-san boldly invited me to a fireworks festival, right in front of Umi, saying, “Chairman, would you… go on a date with me?”
In the end, we all decided to go together, but something seemed off with Amami-san...
As recent summer vacation events and the sports festival overlapped, I slowly started to understand the root of this issue.
Our future after graduation, our paths, our friendships.
Together, as a couple, supporting each other and overcoming obstacles, this is the story of our second term in the second year of high school!


3rd place: Demon Lord, Retry! 10

Demon Lord, Retry! 10

Demon Lord, Retry! 10


Despite being tricked by the nobles into a rebellion under the false pretense that "the militaristic faction is at a disadvantage," the Demon Lord arrives to rescue the Numbers and utterly crushes them.
After purging the hostile forces from the Holy Light Nation, the Demon Lord’s first act was to distribute the wealth the noble faction had accumulated over 2,000 years!
This served as a powerful stimulus, bringing the Holy Light Nation into an unprecedented golden age.
Now, the long-awaited summoning of the Archangel "Manami," Tahara's sister, finally takes place!
However, the approaching footsteps of an end to this fleeting peace are drawing near...
The flames of a new battle are about to ignite—!!
This is the tenth volume of the series where the Demon Lord’s appearance belies the fact that he’s actually just a regular person!


4th place: I Am Not a Suitable Villainess 9: The Tale of the Butterfly Rat

I Am Not a Suitable Villainess 9: The Tale of the Butterfly Rat

I Am Not a Suitable Villainess 9: The Tale of the Butterfly Rat


A luxurious special edition with an all-new 64-page booklet filled with brand-new written and drawn content! The cover illustration is specially drawn by Yukiya-sensei! The top three characters from the popularity poll appear in this volume. The booklet includes a massive new story by Satsuki Nakamura-sensei, titled “Fortunate or Unfortunate,” depicting the first meeting between Reirin and Etsuki. The booklet also includes tons of new illustrations by Yukiya-sensei and a guest comic adaptation by Eiei Oshi-sensei!
Note: The digital edition includes the short story "Singing Lessons."


5th place: Reincarnated as a Sword 18

Reincarnated as a Sword 18

Reincarnated as a Sword 18


Fran and her Master arrive at the Goldicia continent, fighting against the Anti-Magic, a threat different from ordinary monsters, while searching for Fran's birthplace. Finally, they reunite with Nadia, a black cat tribe woman who has continued to serve as the village’s gravekeeper. While Fran is overjoyed by the unexpected reunion, she soon discovers that Nadia’s life is nearing its end due to the side effects of using the abandoned divine sword, the Gold-Eating Sword Overgrowth, for many years.
Fran’s adventure moves to a new stage—the Goldicia Continent Arc begins!!


Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 6,944 6,944 Seirei Gensouki 26: The Locus of Falsehood (Story) Yuri Kitayama / (Art) Riv
2 5,841 5,841 I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class 7 (Story) Takata / (Art) Azuri Hinata
3 4,831 6,478 Demon Lord, Retry! 10 (Story) Kurone Kanzaki / (Art) Makoto Iino
4 3,653 3,653 I Am Not a Suitable Villainess 9: The Tale of the Butterfly Rat (Story) Satsuki Nakamura / (Art) Yukiya
5 3,511 5,765 Reincarnated as a Sword 18 (Story) Yuu Tanaka / (Art) Rurou
6 3,471 5,734 She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man 21 (Story) Hirotsugu Ryuusen / (Art) Fuzichoco
7 3,403 3,642 Isekai Cheat Magician 17 (Story) Takeru Uchida / (Art) Nardack
8 2,886 2,886 Ramen Aka Neko: Today's Customer Service is Number One! (Story) Angyaman / (Novel) Seiten Ikushima
9 2,875 2,875 Infinite Dendrogram 22: The Time When the Stars Align (Story) Sakon Kaidou / (Art) Taiki
10 2,836 2,836 What Happens If You Help the Beautiful Man-Hating Sisters Without Telling Your Name? 5 (Story) Myon / (Art) Gyuniu

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