Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of July 14 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of July 14 2025.
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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

5th place: The Apothecary Diaries vol.5

The beloved and highly satisfying series enters an exciting new chapter! While the mysteries remain as compelling as ever, you won't be able to take your eyes off the evolving relationship between Maomao and Jinshi!

With the rebellion of the Shi clan quelled and a new prince born within the palace, Consort Gyokuyō is officially elevated to the position of principal consort.
Jinshi, too, sheds his role as a eunuch and begins acting openly as the emperor's younger brother, engaging directly in state affairs.

On the surface, all seems peaceful and stable—but a disturbing tension lingers in the air across the capital.

As for Maomao, she's once again drawn into a series of peculiar incidents: a mysterious case involving poisoned sweets, growing concerns over a locust plague, and a dispute over ownership of a papermaking village. As always, she can’t help but poke her nose into trouble.

Soon, under Jinshi's orders, she is dispatched to the western city of Seito—Consort Gyokuyō’s hometown. Amid a grand ball where brilliant flowers bloom in dance and festivity, a dark conspiracy quietly takes root.

Will Maomao be able to uncover the truth behind the scheme before it’s too late?

4th place: A Late-Start Tamer's Laid-Back Life vol.14

After unlocking Area 11 and bringing the conquest to a pause, Yuto decides to take it easy back home, tending to his fields and enjoying a peaceful break.

Just then, Lilith comes flying in, visibly flustered—her and Aine’s egg has hatched!
Their new companion is Melm, a dark spirit.

With his crafting spree finally settled, Yuto sets out to explore a new area along with Melm and his monster friends. That’s when he meets Billy, the owner of Nonbiri-an—a cozy shop for easygoing folks run by other like-minded, laid-back types.

As it turns out, Yuto had unknowingly triggered the event conditions simply by relaxing in the park with his monsters.

And before long, he also discovers Wanpaku-tei, the energetic counterpart to Nonbiri-an...