Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/10/21.
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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

1st place: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend

A slightly mysterious coming-of-age story concludes in a grand finale. Volume 15 takes the first step towards tomorrow!

"I’m glad I met you."
When Miori uncovers the truth about "Touko Kirishima", Sakuta is also forced to make a tough decision... This is the final Adolescence Syndrome for Sakuta in the 15th volume of the series.

2nd place: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend [Drama CD Limited Edition]

Special Limited Edition of Volume 15 with Drama CD, featuring an original script by Hajime Kamoshida

Special Drama by Hajime Kamoshida
“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sweet Bullet”
"Huh? What’s this camera for?" This is the backstage room of Sweet Bullet just before the Tanabata live performance. Enjoy the lighthearted backstage banter of Uzuki, Nodoka, and the others!

“Rascal Does Not Dream of Data Science”
As the third year of high school summer vacation approaches, Sakuta struggles with which university department to apply for. He consults Rio, Tomoe, Nodoka, and Yuuma about their future paths as well...

3rd place: Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online XIV - Invitation from BB

Volume 14 of the vibrant GGO series with battles and romance galore!

"Participate in my mini-game and reach the end."
The day after the fierce battle of SJ5, a mysterious player named BB sends a challenge to participate in a mini-game. It also serves as an invitation following David's confession, with the reward being an offline meet-up with the real BB. In a bid to help David achieve his romantic goal (?!), Len, Fukaziroh, Pitohui, M, SHINC, and MMTM decide to join the mini-game! What unique game awaits them, and how will David’s love story end? And who exactly is BB—!?

4th place: Isekai ni Ten'i Shitara Yama no Naka Datta. Handou de Tsuyosa Yorimo Kaiteki-sa wo Erabimashita. 14

Let’s head to a place rumored to be full of ghosts!
A picnic in the Land of Ruin with everyone!?
This popular series, ranked No. 1 on Kakuyomu’s cumulative ranking as of July 19, 2024, reaches its 14th volume! The comic adaptation is also ongoing in Comic Earth Star!

After creating a lantern to ward off ghosts, Jean consults Haoron to test its effectiveness and reveals his plan to visit the Land of Ruin. While Haoron is shocked, Chris is all set to go. Thus, Jean and his companions embark on a picnic in the Land of Ruin...
This is the 14th volume of the relaxing fantasy series where they enjoy life with spirits in another world!

5th place: Kouku Ou wa Mama to Baby wo Amai Shuchakuai de Kakoi Komu [Daifugou Series]

A whirlwind romance surrounded by sweet obsession—Volume 14 of the Billionaire Series!

A year ago, Meiko entered into a contract marriage with Seiichi, the heir of a massive group and an airline pilot. What began as a relationship of mutual convenience soon turned into true love, driven by his overwhelming possessiveness. Meiko supports Seiichi as he transitions from being a pilot to becoming the company’s president. However, due to certain circumstances, she realizes her presence is a burden and leaves him. Yet Seiichi’s love for her remains unwavering as he declares, "I will get you back, no matter what!" When he finds her along with the daughter she secretly gave birth to and raised, his love and devotion reach new heights!

Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 14,199 14,199 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (Story) Hajime Kamoshida / (Illustration) Keiji Mizoguchi
2 8,263 8,263 Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend [Drama CD Limited Edition] (Story) Hajime Kamoshida / (Illustration) Keiji Mizoguchi
3 7,801 7,801 Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online XIV - Invitation from BB (Story) Keiichi Sigsawa / (Illustration) Kouhaku Kuroboshi / (Original Work, Supervision) Reki Kawahara
4 5,436 5,436 Isekai ni Ten'i Shitara Yama no Naka Datta. Handou de Tsuyosa Yorimo Kaiteki-sa wo Erabimashita. 14 (Story) Jagabutter / (Illustration) Minako Iwasaki
5 3,532 3,532 Kouku Ou wa Mama to Baby wo Amai Shuchakuai de Kakoi Komu [Daifugou Series] (Story) Ryu Hazuki / (Illustration) Kon Yozaki
6 2,770 2,770 Reikoku na Tensai Gekai wa Wakitatsu Geki Ai de Shin-zuma wo Kono Te ni Otosu (Story) Murasaki Nishino / (Illustration) Samba
7 2,672 2,672 Hajimari wa Ai no Nai Keiyaku Deshita ga, Papa ni Natta Onzoushi no Ai ni Futago Goto Tsukamarimashita (Story) Chima Hasumi / (Illustration) Shuran Sakasaki
8 2,656 2,656 Ichido wa Akirameta Koi nanoni, Elite Keishi to Omiai de Saikai!? Sai Sai Tsuma ni Naru Nante Souteigai desu (Story) Saya Yoshizawa / (Illustration) Tomii Mikoshiba
9 2,503 2,503 Kimi ga Kono Ai wo Wasuretemo, Ore wa Kimi wo Te-banasanai (Story) Mikari Asou / (Illustration) Haru Yachiyo
10 2,376 2,376 Reiketsu Akuma na Shachou wa Itoshi no Keiyaku-zuma wo Dare ni mo Yuzuranai (Story) Ao Haruhi / (Illustration) Yoshiyuki Asashima

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