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3rd place: I am the Villainous Load of the Interstellar Nation vol.11

From the regrets of his previous life—where his kindness led only to loss—Liam now aspires to become a “corrupt lord.”
Jealous of Liam, Crown Prince Cleo, who once severed ties with him, schemes to strike during the wedding of Liam’s close friend Kurt and Princess Cecilia.

The entire Exner family, including Kurt, is captured when the imperial army seizes their planet. However, Kurt’s beloved mobile suit, Vanadis, escapes—empty and unmanned.

“I... I will save everyone!”

Meanwhile, upon learning of his friend’s crisis, Liam rushes to mount a rescue. But with his flagship Avid still under repairs, he must face the enemy with only limited forces...!?

Even though he aims to be a villainous noble, he ends up performing miracles.
Volume 11 of the misunderstood territory-management tale!

2nd place: Complete Edition: The Failed Ninja Rantarō – Doctor‑Take Ninja Corps: The Strongest Strategist

"Rantarō the Failed Ninja: The Doctor-Take Ninja Corps' Greatest Strategist – Complete Edition" is the original novel behind the hit film "Nintama Rantarō the Movie: The Doctor-Take Ninja Corps' Greatest Strategist."
In this complete edition, author Kazuhisa Sakaguchi includes newly written content that reveals the untold mystery behind the origin of the character Tenki, which was not covered in the main story.

The book is released with a brand-new cover illustrated by Sōbee Amako.

1st place: Classroom of the Elite: Year‑3 2

Recognized as the leader, Ayakouji begins to deepen his interactions with members of Class C—Shimazaki, Yoshida, Shiraishi, Nishikawa—whom he had not been involved with before. Amidst this, a mysterious new exam is announced. The only information given is: “A new exam starts tomorrow” and “Details will be announced in one week.” Class C quickly demonstrates their excellence by immediately discussing various possible exams and how to respond.

Meanwhile, Class A, including Horikita, struggles with accumulated setbacks since spring, even running into minor misfortunes, causing them to fail to unite. However, Horikita starts to show growth by consulting not only her class but also the student council problems with Karuizawa, Kushida, and Ibuki.

The series is at its peak! The second installment of the third-year arc, where the students’ feelings are deeply entangled!

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Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 44,718 44,718 Classroom of the Elite: Year‑3 2 Shōgo Kinugasa (Story) / Shunsaku Tomose (Art)
2 14,351 15,754 Complete Edition: The Failed Ninja Rantarō – Doctor‑Take Ninja Corps: The Strongest Strategist Kazuhisa Sakaguchi (Novel) / Sōbee Amako (Story, Art)
3 6,660 6,660 I am the Villainous Load of the Interstellar Nation! vol.11 Yomu Mishima (Story) / Nadare Takamine (Art)
4 6,197 6,555 Demon Slayer: Mugen Castle Arc – Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return (Novelization) Koyoharu Gotōge (Story) / Aya Yajima (Novel) / Hikaru Kondō (Screenplay)
5 6,124 21,358 Kirby: Waddle Dee's Great Babysitting Battle!! Mie Takase (Story) / Tau Karino, Poto (Art)
6 5,720 5,720 Behind the Battle of the Demon King and Hero vol.7 (Part 1) Yūki Suzuragi (Story) / Sanshōuo (Art)
7 4,803 5,367 The Witch and the Mercenary vol.6 (Lower) Chōhōkiteki Kaeru (Story) / Benchi Yonsei (Art)
8 4,572 4,572 The Detective Is Already Dead vol.13 Tō Futago (Story) / Umibōzu (Art)
9 3,785 172,701 The Apothecary Diaries vol.16 Natsu Hyūga (Story) / Shino Tōko (Art)
10 3,129 9,900 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Red Testament Hirohiko Araki (Original Concept) / Kei Andō, Keito Obita, Baraddo Hokoku, Kira Tsukinami, Denki Eidō, Ayato Toriya (Story)

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