Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of March 10 2025 Announced by Oricon

3rd place: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol. 22

The Angel Army Under Feldway Has Fallen, but the Threat Has Not Passed
The eldest of the dragonkind, Velzard, remains unreadable in her intentions.
Milim is on a rampage, controlled by Feldway.
And looming over them all is the worst beast of all—Ivarage, the Annihilation Dragon.

Each of these threats is a direct danger to the world.

As tensions rise, the people of Tempest and their allies fight desperately across the land, holding onto their belief that Rimuru will return.

And then—the worst beast finally awakens.

The highly anticipated latest volume of the hugely popular reincarnation fantasy!

2nd place: Making a Living in Death Games 8

The Story Reaches the Core of the Game. What Awaits After Clearing It 99 Times?
Invited to her home by Shiroō, I—Yūki—am shown an ancient book that links directly to the world of the Game.
It seems Shiroō possesses far more knowledge about this industry than I do.

She proposes a deal:
In exchange for the information she holds, she asks that I favor her when the right time comes.

What is the right time?
What does she know?
As I struggle to decide how to respond to her request, a new abnormality emerges in my left arm—
Meanwhile, another shadow creeps into Tochinoki Manor…

Sometimes in the depths of a lush green forest.
Other times in the dead of night at an apartment.
Yet, no matter what, I continue to make a living in death games.

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1st place: Days with My Stepsister 13

As the Seasons Change, Their Second Winter Arrives—The Final Chapter of Their High School Life.
In December, the school was quiet and nearly empty.
While preparing for their entrance exams, Yūta and Saki clung to their fleeting youth, treasuring their remaining time together.

Seasons passed, the exams drew near, and they began to feel the inevitable changes time would bring.
And as the year came to an end, another shift was about to occur.

With entrance exams looming, Taichi and Akiko leave for Ayase’s family home, leaving Yūta and Saki alone together.
Spending time like a married couple, the two share moments of happiness—

A New Year’s Eve with just the two of them.
The pressure of exam day.
The graduation ceremony.
A cherished family photo.
The nerve-wracking results announcement.
A secret night spent side by side.

Bound by love, these siblings comfort one another as they step toward the next stage of life.
The 13th volume of this heartwarming romance novel.

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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 5,613 6,032 Days with My Stepsister 13 (Story) Ghost Mikawa / (Illustration) Hiten
2 4,329 4,634 Making a Living in Death Games 8 (Story) Y?shi Ukai / (Illustration) Nekometaru
3 4,230 105,445 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 22 (Story) Fuse / (Illustration) Mitz Vah
4 3,795 5,301 Around 40 Sage’s Another World Life Diary 20 (Story) Yasushi Kotobuki / (Illustration) John Dee
5 3,487 3,792 Days with My Stepsister: Another Days (Story) Ghost Mikawa / (Illustration) Hiten
6 3,324 11,474 Laid-Back Another World Journey 17: Raising Kids While Being an Adventurer Shizuru Minazuki
7 3,020 9,683 Novel: Doraemon the Movie - Nobita’s Art World Adventure (Original) Fujiko F. Fujio / (Story & Script) Takashi It? / (Director) Sachiyo Teramoto
8 2,915 72,741 Reprint Edition: Novel - Nintama Rantar? - Dokutake Ninja Squad’s Strongest Strategist (Story) Kazuhisa Sakaguchi / (Original & Illustration) S?bei Amako
9 2,685 18,382 Noda (Story) Mao Mano / (Illustration) Oda Kogane / (Original & Supervision) Shin Daimakuha
10 2,535 18,766 Belle Poupee’s Supreme Husband Engagement ~ “You’re Not My Type,” Said the Doll Princess. But When She Stopped Holding Back, the Prince Became Totally Obsessed!~ 1 (Story) Asaki Asagiri / (Illustration) Seren

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