Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking Feb 2 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Feb 2 2026.
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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

3rd place: The Witch and the Mercenary 7

This volume features a collection of gripping side stories from the world of The Witch and the Mercenary:

“The Origin of the Twin Blades”: the tale of Zig and his comrades during their mercenary band days, and the fateful encounter that gave him his signature weapons.

“The Path of Light, the Road of Blood”: following Laika, a heretic from Jin Su Ya, and her turbulent journey.

“What Awaits at the End of Martyrdom”: a tale of the absolver Yasael, a man of deep faith, and his encounter with a demi-human brother and sister.

“Sharpening and Solace”: Zig visits the red-light district alone—where even the finest blade must be honed.

“A Blood-Stained Reunion”: a quiet recollection by the witch, who has spent an age dwelling in a silent forest.

A contemplative and emotionally rich volume delving deeper into the pasts and psyches of beloved characters.

2nd place: Daria the Artisan Mage: I Will Not Look Down ~Free Artisan Life from Today~ 13 Special Edition

Dahlia, a magic tool artisan, spends her days busily tackling requests from the Adventurers’ Guild and exchanging ideas with royal palace technomages.
Even on her birthday, she’s hard at work crafting tools—until Volf shows up with a gift. Invited to the main house of the Scalfarotto family for the first time, Dahlia is warmly welcomed... until an icy wall suddenly blocks her path and Rosalia accuses her: “How dare you impersonate Volfred!”
What lies behind Rosalia’s hostility is a secret tied to a special magical item—“the Fairy Crystal Glasses.”
The 13th installment of this heartfelt, craftsmanship-themed fantasy begins!
The special edition includes an original short story by Hisaya Amagishi, official 4-panel comics "MadoDari", and character design materials.

1st place: Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi: a la carte 1

Dragged into a “Hero Summoning,” an ordinary Japanese salaryman named Mukouda finds himself transported to another world. His journey with his companions is filled with untold adventures and delicious meals that didn’t make it into the main story.
This hearty short story collection features over 30 episodes from the early days of his travels (Volumes 1–3), including tales focusing on the people Mukouda meets, stories of Fel and Sui before they joined him, daily life among the goddesses, and even a “what if” scenario where Mukouda settles down and opens a diner!
From the world of outrageous fantasy adventure comes a warm and nostalgic first short story anthology!

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Oricon Comic Ranking Summary

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

1 7,936 7,936 Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi: a la carte 1 Ren Eguchi (Author) / Masa (Illustrator)
2 6,180 6,180 Daria the Artisan Mage: I Will Not Look Down ~Free Artisan Life from Today~ 13 Special Edition Hisaya Amagishi (Author) / Hachi Komada (Illustrator) / Kei (Original Character Design)
3 5,047 5,802 The Witch and the Mercenary 7 Kaeru Chouhoukiteki (Author) / Bench Kanase (Illustrator)
4 4,561 4,561 Too Many Losing Heroines! 8.5 Takibi Amemori (Author) / Imigimuru (Illustrator)
5 4,101 4,101 Death Game Cooking 9 Yushi Ukai (Author) / Nekometal (Illustrator)
6 3,539 3,539 Daria the Artisan Mage: I Will Not Look Down ~Free Artisan Life from Today~ 13 Hisaya Amagishi (Author) / Hachi Komada (Illustrator) / Kei (Original Character Design)
7 2,785 2,785 I’m a Hero Knight of an Interstellar Nation! 5 Yomu Mishima (Author) / Nadare Takamine (Illustrator)
8 2,605 2,605 Revolution of Magic by the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Noble Girl 12 Piero Karasu (Author) / Yuri Kisaragi (Illustrator)
9 2,571 42,101 Death Game Cooking Yushi Ukai (Author) / Nekometal (Illustrator)
10 2,545 15,778 Lycoris Recoil: Gluttony Days Asaura (Author) / Imigimuru (Illustrator) / Spider Lily (Original Concept & Supervising)

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