Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of February 24, 2025.
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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

5th place: Novel: Doraemon the Movie - Nobita’s Painting World Story

A Grand Adventure into the World of Art!

While watching the news about the discovery of a painting worth billions, Nobita is busy working on his summer homework—drawing a picture.

Suddenly, a piece of torn artwork falls from a hole in the ceiling.

Using the secret gadget "Immersion Light," Doraemon and his friends step inside the painting to explore, where they meet a mysterious girl named Claire.

Upon her request, they set out for the Principality of Artoria. However, this world turns out to be the very same medieval European setting depicted in the famous painting from the news!

Legend has it that a mythical gemstone known as Artoria Blue is hidden somewhere in this world.

What secrets lie within the Principality of Artoria?

As Doraemon and friends search for the legendary jewel, an ancient prophecy of "world destruction" resurfaces, throwing them into grave danger!

Can Nobita and his friends break the legend and save the world?

Editor’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Doraemon Movie: Nobita’s Painting World Story has been completely novelized by Koji Ito, the movie’s scriptwriter!

With immersive storytelling and countless mysteries unraveling one after another, you won’t be able to put the book down.

Enjoy both the movie and the novel adaptation!

4th place: Reprint: Rakudai Ninja Rantaro Novel - Dokutake Ninja Squad’s Strongest Strategist

Coming to theaters in December 2024!

To coincide with the release of Theatrical Movie: Nintama Rantaro – Dokutake Ninja Squad’s Strongest Strategist, the original novel is finally back in print!

Did Doi-sensei actually lose a duel to Sonemon?!
Is Zatto Konnamon really becoming a teacher at Ninjutsu Academy?!

This original story, too intense to be depicted in manga, will keep you flipping through the pages nonstop!

Don’t miss the illustrations by Sobe Amako!