Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of May 26 2025.
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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

5th place: This Love is Unrequited (Vol. 1)

The incredibly popular VR RPG "ADO (Another Dimension Online)" features a unique aspect: players can naturally converse and interact with NPCs, or non-playable characters, in the game. In this world, Kengo Gono, a young apothecary known as "Mac," enjoys a relaxed and fun game life. However, one day, he is suddenly attacked by a dragon and finds himself in a life-threatening situation! Just when things seem dire, Mac is saved by an NPC, the gatekeeper named Videro. Kind, muscular, and just all-around cool, Mac and Videro eventually develop mutual feelings for each other. Spoiled by Videro's loving care and melted by his affection, Mac continues his work as an apothecary while living a blissfully happy life.

But there’s a catch: Videro is ultimately a game character. Is his affection just the result of a high favorability rating? Could it be that this love won’t be returned?

A masterpiece of web fantasy BL, now finally adapted into a book! The publication also includes beautiful illustrations and two new short stories.

4th place: Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom

In an upside-down city, I met a fairy who housed a snowflake crystal.

"I will redefine the laws of the world right now."

A revolutionary physics theory proposed in 2032 radically changed the nature of the world. Certain physical phenomena manifested as beings in the form of girls—"Phenomenon Fairies"—bringing both immense benefits to humanity and unprecedented disasters.

Seven years ago, the "Phenomenon Fairy Disaster" caused a collapse, and the city of Kobe was rebuilt. A boy named Kanae, living in this restored city, was leading a peaceful life—until the day he heard her voice calling for help.

"I killed 15 million people with my own hands, all at once..."

The secrets of the world and the sins committed. The boy and the fairy's flight begins now.