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3rd place: Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Vol.8

Exiled from his marquis household due to his "useless" aptitude for production magic, young Van has been steadily developing a village using knowledge from his previous life and his unique magical skills.

One day, Van receives a letter from a guild contact bearing startling news: a ship has appeared along the coast of the Kingdom of Scuderia—one capable of crossing the sea. A vessel crossing continents despite the threat of sea-dwelling magical beasts is no small matter, so Van and his companions rush to investigate.

Excited by the prospect of the sea and the ship, Tille, Arte, and Kamshin can hardly contain themselves. Van, meanwhile, is more intrigued by the ship’s structure and how it could possibly withstand monster attacks.

Upon arriving in Tribute, they first pay respects to the local marquis and then head straight for the coastline. When they finally lay eyes on the ship floating offshore, everyone is filled with awe. Though they must wait until the next day to meet the ship’s commander, Tran, the party can’t help but throw a lively banquet in celebration—especially with an abundance of fresh seafood on hand!

Thus begins Volume 8 of this laid-back territory management fantasy, where a reincarnated noble boy continues his journey—this time, turning his sights to shipbuilding by the sea!

2nd place: Noda Vol.2

The second novel in the hit Noda series is here!

Arina is a nearly unknown voice actress—driven, determined, and eager to make a name for herself.
One day, she receives news that “Muon Mui,” the character she’s secretly voiced under a pseudonym, is getting a major update.
Thanks to her recent song collaboration with Kinaco, Arina is starting to attract some attention—and now her real name will finally be revealed. Fired up by this chance, she declares:
“This is where I make my rise!”

From competing with senior voice actors in auditions to appearing at her very first event, Arina throws herself headfirst into every opportunity.
But the updated version of Muon Mui is so advanced that Arina starts to feel overshadowed—like Mui is better than she is.
Sensing her struggle, Kinaco comes up with an idea to cheer her up…

The second volume of this vibrant coming-of-age story, born from the hit song “Noda,” explores the courage to be your true self.

1st place: Farming Life in Another World Vol.19

The 20th Spring! A Sweet Breeze of Joy Fills the Village in Volume 19 of the Series

From pond curling to icy mazes, even the freezing winter is full of fun in the Great Tree Village. And now, the 20th spring has arrived.
Excitement fills the village as preparations begin for the wedding and reception of Mettora, a member of the Mixed-Blood Dragon Tribe!
At the same time, another monster named Mereokaan in the Fourth Village begins a bride search, while a plan to open a pastry shop is underway in the Fifth Village.
Volume 19 of the beloved series brings a heartwarming, sweet spring atmosphere to every corner of the world.

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Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 9,238 9,238 Farming Life in Another World Vol.19 (Story) Kinosuke Naitō / (Art) Yasumo
2 5,809 5,809 Noda Vol.2 (Story) Mao Mano / (Art) Oda Kogane / (Story & Supervision) Daibakuhashin
3 4,571 7,531 Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Vol.8 (Story) Sō Akechi / (Art) Tenkō
4 2,885 3,721 There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless Anthology (Story) Teren Mikami / (Art) Musshu / (Character Design) Eku Takeshima
5 2,212 2,212 The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Vol.15 (Story) Tamba / (Art) Yunagi
6 2,200 2,200 Rabbit Hole (Story) Kenji Saitō / (Art) Omutatsu / (Story & Original) DECO*27
7 2,113 3,293 Escape of the Civul Servant An Unfortunate Girl Lives a Free and Happy Life in a Neighboring Country Vol.1 (Story) Mayuran / (Art) Akane Nito
8 2,033 3,360 A Story Where I Should Be a Mob in a World with Magic and Powers but Was Treated as the Mastermind Behind the Scenes Vol.1 (Story) Kangaeruhito / (Art) Karasu BTK
9 2,030 185,883 The Apothecary Diaries Vol.16 (Story) Natsu Hyūga / (Art) Tōko Shinotō
10 1,949 1,310,527 Demon Slayer: The Butterfly That One-Winged (Kimetsu no Yaiba) (Story) Koyoharu Gotōge / (Novel) Aya Yajima

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