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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/09 Announced by Oricon

3rd place: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Behind the Scenes

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Behind the Scenes

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Behind the Scenes


An extravagant short story collection that complements the main Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian!

Dive into behind-the-scenes tales of Alya and her friends that weren’t revealed in the main series!

Alya's conflicted stalking after spotting Masachika and Yuki shopping together!
Yuki’s secret mission as a spy: tailing Masachika and Alya’s date while pretending to be an otaku!
The student council president’s hidden struggles surrounded by graceful ladies before Masachika joined the council!
The student council’s unique personalities shine during a visit to a cat café—where some are wary of cats, and others become their slaves!
A swimsuit-filled sports festival under the guise of cavalry battle practice!
This collection enhances your enjoyment of the main story with 27 previously unreleased short stories and five brand-new tales written exclusively for this volume. A must-read for fans of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian!


2nd place: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Theatrical Edition

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Theatrical Edition

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Theatrical Edition


The latest volume captures the adventures of Haruhi Suzumiya and the SOS Brigade as they travel the world! (As of November 2024)

The "Theatrical Edition" of Haruhi Suzumiya is back! Following the Fantasy Arc and Galaxy Arc, this continuation features a massive collection of completely new stories. Haruhi and the SOS Brigade’s journeys across various worlds are showcased in the latest volume of the Haruhi Suzumiya series! (As of November 2024)


1st place: Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12.5

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12.5

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12.5


"The 'Year 2 Arc' reaches its conclusion!"

The 'Year-End Special Exam' ends with a major impact. However—
"I want to resolve the one thing that everyone, including myself, is most curious about."
"Is it true that Ayanokouji is deliberately getting students expelled?"
"I’m not satisfied with the way that competition ended."
"It’s my responsibility. I don’t have the confidence to continue as this class’s leader anymore—"
"I will absolutely get us to Class A, no matter what methods I have to use."
"Do we have any chance left to turn things around in the time we have remaining—?"

As each class carries unresolved tensions, the final spring break of their second year begins—!
"It’s been a while, Kiyotaka. You look well. How’s school life going for you?"
"Before spring break ends, I promise. Well then, I’ll be taking my leave for today."


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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/12/09 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/12/09 announced by Oricon


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of 2024/12/09 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of 2024/12/09 announced by Oricon


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

1 54,688 59,517 Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Vol. 12.5 Shogo Kinugasa (Story) / Shunsaku Tomose (Illustration)
2 22,580 22,580 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Theatrical Edition Nagaru Tanigawa (Story) / Noizi Ito (Illustration)
3 12,662 12,662 Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Behind the Scenes Sansa Sun (Story) / Momoko (Illustration)
4 7,802 8,456 The Detective Is Already Dead 12 Nigojo (Story) / Umibozu (Illustration)
5 7,336 7,336 Kaleidoscope II: Double Helix Side Story Rieko Yoshihara (Story) / Enjin Yamimaru (Illustration)
6 5,694 7,957 Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Vol. 11 (Special Edition with Booklet) Hisaya Amagishi (Story) / Hachi Komata (Illustration) / Kei (Character Design)
7 5,267 23,796 Full Metal Panic! Family 2 Shoji Gato (Story) / Shikidoji (Illustration)
8 5,119 6,901 Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Vol. 11 Hisaya Amagishi (Story) / Hachi Komata (Illustration) / Kei (Character Design)
9 4,364 4,364 Magical★Explorer 11 Irisu (Story) / Tsukasa Kana (Illustration)
10 4,310 4,839 The Stepmother’s Handbook 5 Tooru

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