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Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of May 12 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of May 12 2025.
※The English titles of works may not always be accurate as some have not been released overseas. Thank you for your understanding.


Related rankings are compiled here
Oricon Comic Ranking Summary


5th place: Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells 13

Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells 13

Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells 13


—Status Ailment Skill. That was what turned Tomoka Mimori into the greatest enemy, and ultimately the strongest.

Using this once-dismissed “misfit skill,” Mimori reunites with Seras and others in the labyrinth.

At the same time, Eve, who also entered the dungeon, encounters none other than the “First Hero” Ars. Though at a disadvantage, Eve refuses to give up—because she has a place to return to.

Meanwhile, Asagi, traveling with Kobato’s group, makes a shocking proposal to Vysis.
A parting.
A word of betrayal everyone feared but had tried to ignore.

“I want to test my strength against Tomoka Mimori… seriously, on this battlefield.”

From background mob to the ultimate champion, the underdog E-rank hero strikes back—Volume 13!


4th place: Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden 8

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden 8

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden 8


The martial arts tournament, which has swept the entire kingdom into a frenzy, is heating up from the qualifiers onward!
In the main tournament, even fiercer battles unfold—featuring Nia’s disciples, the brave men and women of the Yūseikai, sword demons, and challengers returning from the losers' bracket!

Meanwhile, Nia, who’s gained a reputation for her uncanny knowledge of martial arts and exceptional commentary skills, is appointed by royal decree to be the official commentator for all matches—and she’s thriving in the spotlight!

That said, there’s no way Nia would be satisfied with just watching...

"I'm not the Demon King. I already told you—I'm stronger than the Demon King."

The angelic yet frenzied noble lady’s tale of overwhelming strength continues in this all-new, fully original Volume 8!


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