• HOME
  • Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/30 Announced by Oricon
Japan Anime News Edit by Taimu Tsuji

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/30 Announced by Oricon

3rd place: Rohan at the Louvre: Short Story Collection

Rohan at the Louvre: Short Story Collection

Rohan at the Louvre: Short Story Collection


A Popular Manga Artist Living in Morioh, Rohan Kishibe—
A man of unparalleled curiosity encounters the bizarre and supernatural in these four tales:

The truth behind a seemingly "ordinary" doll Rohan acquired in Italy (The Uneventful Doll).
A horrifying secret lurking in a beautiful garden (Pair Repair).
A divine ritual in a remote village, seen only once in a lifetime (The Never-Seen Ceremony).
The strange story of a devoted fan of Rohan’s work (The Case of Fan Kaburagi Happo).
A novel collection featuring four unique stories.


2nd place: Oshi no Ko: The Two Etudes

Oshi no Ko: The Two Etudes

Oshi no Ko: The Two Etudes


The Novel Adaptation is Here!
"You’ve always been like this. Honestly, you’ve always irritated me to no end."
Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa rehearse an impromptu scene for their upcoming co-starring stage play, which premieres next month. Years after the movie 15 Years of Lies, both are now praised as talented young actresses, but their relationship remains as bad as ever. What was supposed to be practice turns into nothing more than a shouting match. Feeling uneasy about the play’s future, the two suddenly recall an audition for a stage play they once competed in together—a pivotal moment that shaped their relationship to what it is today.
This is the second novel exploring the past and future of Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa!


1st place: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 20

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 20

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 20


DanMachi Main Story, Volume 20!
Shockwaves across Orario: Orario vs. Academy Intercity Competitive Festival—The Orario Cup is here!

"Down with the Guild's tyranny!"
The students' revolt begins!
After being subjected to a tax on the hardest metal, orichalcum, discontent among the Academy’s students explodes. All exchanges with Orario are severed, throwing the entire city into turmoil. Sensing an opportunity, the gods—lovers of festivals—refuse to let this chance pass!
"An Orario vs. Academy showdown! The Intercity Competitive Festival begins now!"
Caught up in this massive competition, Bell struggles to decide which side to support. However, one knight confronts him with a question of heroism:
"Let’s fulfill that 'adventure' I promised you one day. Will you join me, Bell?"
This is the story of a boy's journey and the goddess who chronicles it:
—The Tale of a Familia—


Related rankings are compiled here
Oricon Comic Ranking Summary


Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/12/30 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of 2024/12/30 announced by Oricon


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of 2024/12/30 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of 2024/12/30 announced by Oricon


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

1 31,782 37,835 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 20 (Author) Fujino Omori / (Illustrator) Suzuhito Yasuda
2 24,446 24,446 Oshi no Ko: The Two Etudes (Story) Aka Akasaka × Mengo Yokoyari / (Novel) Hajime Tanaka
3 15,235 15,235 Rohan at the Louvre: Short Story Collection (Original Work) Hirohiko Araki / (Author) Katsuhisa Shibata
4 11,021 11,021 Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill 16: Meuniere of White Fish × Dragon's Funeral (Author) Ren Eguchi / (Illustrator) Masa
5 9,639 12,644 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? 20 (Special Edition with Booklet) (Author) Fujino Omori / (Illustrator) Suzuhito Yasuda
6 7,681 7,681 By the Grace of the Gods 16 (Author) Roy / (Illustrator) Ririnra
7 6,352 15,401 Kirby: The Snowy Mountain Night Full of Mysteries! (Author) Mie Takase / (Illustrator) Tau Karino, Poto
8 5,902 5,902 The Reincarnated Saint Hides Her Saintly Status ZERO 5 (Author) Juuya / (Illustrator) Chibi
9 5,477 5,477 Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest 14 (Author) Ryo Shirakome / (Illustrator) TakayaKi
10 4,687 23,853 The Irregular at Magic High School: Magian Company 9 (Author) Tsutomu Sato / (Illustrator) Kana Ishida

© Oricon. Unauthorized reproduction and distribution are prohibited. All rights reserved.


  • 1
  • 2