Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 5 Tops Japan Light Novel Ranking

Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 5 led Japan's weekly light novel ranking dated November 2, 2026, with an estimated 33,656 copies sold during the October 19-25 tracking period. Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Vol. 15 followed with 8,255 copies, while a new short story collection from Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero's Friend ranked third with 5,089 copies.

At a Glance

- Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 5 led the week with 33,656 estimated copies sold.
- Dahlia in Bloom Vol. 15 followed with 8,255 copies.
- The Top 3 accounted for 66.2% of all Top 10 sales.
- Top 10 sales totaled 70,954 copies, up 114.9% week over week.

Classroom of the Elite Dominates the Week

Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Vol. 5 recorded an estimated 33,656 copies sold, accounting for 47.4% of the entire Top 10 total.

Its weekly sales were more than four times those of Dahlia in Bloom Vol. 15, with a gap of 25,401 copies between the top two titles.

The strong showing helped lift combined Top 10 sales to 70,954 copies, more than double the previous week's total.

Dahlia in Bloom Returns With Vol. 15

Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Vol. 15 recorded an estimated 8,255 copies sold.

The fantasy series follows magical toolmaker Dahlia as she builds an independent life through her craft, business and relationships. Its latest Japanese volume was one of several new releases to reshape the upper end of the chart this week.

Only Two Titles Remain From Last Week's Top 10

Detective Conan: The Great Detective's Chronicler moved from No. 2 to No. 4 with 4,856 estimated copies sold, down 17.0% from the previous week.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Doctor Pig+ moved from No. 1 to No. 5 with 3,586 copies, a 40.4% week-over-week decline.

Those were the only two titles from the previous week's Top 10 to remain among this week's ten best-selling light novels.

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