Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of October 13 2025 Announced by Oricon

3rd place: Stepmother’s Knowledge Vol.7

Isabel was reincarnated as a wicked stepmother character in the world of the manga The Hero of Ice and Snow and the Holy Light Gem. The stepson she met in person, Noah, is incredibly adorable, and she spends her days without restraint, determined to do anything for him!
――Relieved after Noah, who had been kidnapped, was safely rescued, Isabel’s worries are far from over. The criminal organization behind the kidnapping remains shrouded in mystery. Moreover, the baby rescued alongside Noah is revealed to be an important child connected to a “divine oracle.”
As uneasy days continue, Noah and Prince Aeneas, the Second Prince, decide to explore an underground labyrinth...!?
A unique fantasy about changing another world with love for family and otaku power, volume 7 promises exciting new developments!
The digital edition is edited based on the tankobon version.

2nd place: Magical★Explorer Vol.12: Reincarnated as a Eroge Hero's Friends, I'll live freely with my Eroge Knowledge

Beast King Invasion! Conquer the heroine strengthening event ahead of the martial arts tournament!!

The Beast King Rion and others arrive from Susanoo Martial Arts Academy, and the Tsukuyomi Magic Academy group is invited to the martial arts tournament. As exchanges progress, the aggressive Beast King and Iori clash early on... an unexpected preliminary battle breaks out!
To counter the overwhelming power demonstrated by Beast King Rion after the fight, Takine seeks new strength and challenges the Trial Cave with Yukine and the others. As they confront their pasts and test their inner strength, it seems the time has come for Takine to reveal the truth of being a reincarnator to the heroines――.
“Kousuke, I want you to tell me. There’s a secret you haven’t shared with us, isn’t there?”
“...I know several possible futures that may occur.”
Show your resolve to save everyone by gaining new power――the Martial Arts Tournament arc begins!

1st place: Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles) Vol.27: The Guillotine of Prayer

In the pouring cold rain――Rio can’t help but feel uneasy seeing Christina, looking vulnerable as she quietly asks to be held.
However, the next day, Christina resumes her usual calm and composed demeanor, and Rio finds himself unable to press further. Meanwhile, Christina, seemingly strengthened by the courage she gained from embracing Rio, advances a plan that risks everything with unwavering determination...
“I will pay any price. You truly have that resolve, don’t you?”
Where will the goddess who sees the future lead them—toward hope, or something else――!?

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Oricon Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking

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

1 7,233 7,233 Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles) Vol.27: The Guillotine of Prayer (Story) Yuuri Kitayama / (Art) Kyoko Anfu
2 5,563 5,563 Magical★Explorer Vol.12: Reincarnated as a Eroge Hero's Friends, I'll live freely with my Eroge Knowledge (Story) Irusu / (Art) Shou Kanazuki
3 4,767 5,857 Stepmother’s Knowledge Vol.7 Tooru
4 4,634 5,258 I May Be a Villainess, but I’m So Popular Vol.11: The Tale of Hinamiya Choubi (Story) Saki Nakamura / (Art) Yukiya
5 4,543 4,543 I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in Class Vol.8 (Story) Takata / (Art) Azuri Hinata
6 4,527 4,527 After Reincarnating, I Met My Beloved Family Again: Cooking Delicious Meals with My Past Life’s Cheat Vol.8 (Story) Ayasakura / (Art) CONACO
7 4,454 4,454 The Villainess Changes Jobs to a Brocon Vol.8 (Story) Hama Chidori / (Art) Hachimi☆Wan
8 4,212 4,446 Mememori and the Strange Game: Emergency Summon to a Weird Mansion! The Culprit Is Among Us!? (Original & Supervision) Mememori / (Story) Sennen Taguchi / (Art) Asuka Ashita
9 4,190 4,190 Gintama: 3rd Year Z-Class Gintoki-sensei Deluxe: Welcome to the Forest School (Original) Hideaki Sorachi / (Story) Tomohito Osaki
10 3,968 22,648 Delicious in Another World with an Outrageous Skill Vol.17: Chaliapin Steak × One Island Dweller (Story) Ren Eguchi / (Art) Miyabi

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