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3rd place: Stepmother's March Vol. 6

Stepmother's March Vol. 6

Stepmother's March Vol. 6


Isabelle finds herself reincarnated as the wicked stepmother in the manga The Hero of Ice and Snow and the Holy Gem. But when she actually meets her stepson Noah, she finds him irresistibly adorable—and she’s ready to do anything for him, holding nothing back!

While dealing with the suspicious actions of Count and Countess Delve, vassals of the Divine Ducal family, Isabelle juggles a busy life: managing the construction of a rail carriage line, organizing a winter event at the specialty childcare store Toy Treasure Box, and preparing to establish a child support center.

Then, just as she discovers she’s pregnant and begins to dream of a hopeful future—Noah is kidnapped!?

A thrilling sixth volume of this unique fantasy series, where love for family and otaku power just might change another world!
Note: The digital edition is based on the compiled print version.


2nd place: Heaven Official's Blessing Vol.4

Heaven Official's Blessing Vol.4

Heaven Official's Blessing Vol.4


“The red thread of fate—never to be severed.”
The Black Water Demon’s affair ends in tragic upheaval that shakes the heavens. Black Water Submersible and Feng Xin vanish.
Xie Lian, traveling with Hua Cheng to the Temple of a Thousand Lanterns, is suddenly overtaken by a haze of confusion. Pushed down and kissed by Hua Cheng, their embrace intensifies—
And in that intimacy, Xie Lian realizes that he harbors a deep, uncontrollable emotion.

Soon, the gates of Mount Tonglu are opened.
Once every century, the mountain becomes a battleground where ghosts fight to the death, and the last one standing earns the title of "Ghost King of the Abyss."
Following a tense negotiation between Jun Wu and Hua Cheng, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng infiltrate the army of ghosts together in an attempt to stop the rise of a new Ghost King—but what awaits them?


1st place: Slayers Spirit: Classroom of the Elite: 3rd Year Arc Vol.1

Classroom of the Elite: 3rd Year Arc Vol.1

Classroom of the Elite: 3rd Year Arc Vol.1


Let the true meritocracy begin.
After completing the final special exam of their second year, the former 1st-year Class D led by Horikita finally enters the third year as Class A. However, the class's key figure, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, has transferred to another class.
Confusion and chaos sweep through Horikita’s class—but behind it all lies one cruel truth:
If they cannot defeat Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, they will not graduate as Class A.
As Rokusuke Ryuen shows growth, and new connections arise between Ayanokoji's Class C and Ichinose’s Class D, the first special exam of their final year, the “Group vs. Minority Comprehensive Academic Test,” is announced!
Only one class can graduate as Class A. Who will come out on top?
The long-awaited third-year arc begins!


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Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of April 14 2025 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking, As of April 14 2025 announced by Oricon


Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of April 14 2025 announced by Oricon

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking Chart, As of April 14 2025 announced by Oricon


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

1 8,100 79,372 Classroom of the Elite: Third Year Arc Vol. 1 (Author) Shougo Kinugasa / (Illustrator) Shunsaku Tomose
2 5,155 30,241 Heaven Official's Blessing Vol. 4 (Author) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu / (Illustrator) Ri Chu De Xiao Tai Yang / (Translator) Zheng Yingxin
3 5,089 5,324 Stepmother's March Vol. 6 Toru
4 4,828 4,828 I Was Reborn and Met My Most Beloved Family Again: Using My Previous Life's Cheats to Cook Delicious Meals Vol. 7 (Author) Ayasakura / (Illustrator) CONACO
5 4,367 4,858 Reincarnated as a Sword Vol. 19 (Author) Yuu Tanaka / (Illustrator) Llo
6 4,322 30,112 Novel: Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's World Painting Story (Original Work) Fujiko F. Fujio / (Author & Script) Takashi Ito / (Director) Sachiyo Teramoto
7 4,315 4,315 Though I Am an Inept Villainess Vol. 10: The Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Exchange in the Birdcage Kingdom (Author) Satsuki Nakamura / (Illustrator) Yukiya
8 3,990 23,094 Kirby of the Stars: Quick Draw Showdown! (Author) Mie Takase / (Illustrators) Tau Karino, Poto
9 2,933 3,311 The Lamenting Ghost Wants to Adventure: The Lamenting Ghost Wants to Retire Short Story Collection Vol. 1 (Author) Tsukikage / (Illustrator) Chiko
10 2,769 2,769 The Infinite Magician: I Was Persecuted as a Magicless Commoner, but Actually Have Infinite Magic (Author) Leonard D / (Illustrator) ye_jji

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