Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 7-13 2019
Countdown as posted on My Anime List – https://myanimelist.net/news/56748475

10. *4,643 **4,643 Nogizaka Asuka no Himitsu Vol.3
Sequel to the series Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/nogizaka-haruka-no-himitsu/
No English License for this series or its parent series.
The parent series had 16 light novel volumes
Parent series had 28 total anime episodes (2 seasons + OVAs)
The original series had 16 volumes, a manga, and an anime adaptation.

*9. *5,194 118,671 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. 12 volumes released. Volume 13 comes out March 2019
13 episode Anime series streamed on Crunchyroll and covered the 1st 5 volumes.

*8. *5,212 **5,212 Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihaisuru Vol.2
No English License for the light novels
Same author as Alderamin of the Sky

*7. *6,272 *46,831 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol.18
aka Re：ゼロから始める異世界生活
aka Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rezero-kara-hajimeru-isekai-seikatsu/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 9 will be released February 19, 2019

*6. *6,664 201,471 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*5. *7,652 **7,652 Potion-danomi de Ikinobimasu! Vol.4
aka ポーション頼みで生き延びます！
aka I Shall Survive Using Potions
https://j-novel.club/s/i-shall-survive-using-potions/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 1 releases February 10, 2019
Same author as Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!

*4. *9,475 **9,475 Ookami to Koushinryou Vol.21
aka 狼と香辛料
aka Spice and Wolf
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ookami-to-koushinryou/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They have released up to volume 20 in English
Had 2 anime seasons. Season 1 covered volumes 1-2 & Season 2 covered volumes 5-6

*3. 10,364 *10,364 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria Vol.11
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか外伝 ソード・オラトリア
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon On the Side Sword Oratoria
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka-gaiden-sword-oratoria/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. They will be releasing volume 8 February 19, 2019
Had a 12 episode anime series which covered volumes 1-4

*2. 10,422 *23,888 Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
aka 約束のネバーランド ~ママたちの追想曲~
aka The Promised Neverland – Mama’s Reflection Song
No license for the light novels. This is the 2nd light novel volume based on the manga
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz.
An anime adaptation is currently airing.

*1. 17,229 *17,229 Eromanga-sensei Vol.11
aka エロマンガ先生
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ero-manga-sensei/
No English license for the light novels
The manga is licensed for English release by Dark Horse Comics
Had a 12 episode anime which aired April-June 2017 + an OVA which just released.
The anime covered the first 3 volumes.

Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of December 31 to January 6, 2018
A new #1 and 5 new titles in the Top 10. Though one of those 5 is a repeat visitor!

10. *4,771 **7,498 Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita Vol.3
aka 真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました
aka I Was Kicked out of the Hero’s Party Because I Wasn’t a True Companion so I Decided to Have a Slow Life at the Frontier
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/i-was-kicked-out-of-the-heros-party-because-i-wasnt-a-true-companion-so-i-decided-to-have-a-slow-life-at-the-frontier/
No English License for the light novels

*9. *4,819 *11,819 Kenja no Mago Vol.9
aka 賢者の孫
aka Magi’s Grandson (or The Sage’s Grandson)
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/magis-grandson/
No English License for the light novels
An anime is set to release April 2019

*8. *4,842 *40,096 Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Vol.9
aka ありふれた職業で世界最強
Arifureta From Common Place to World’s Strongest
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/arifureta-shokugyou-de-sekai-saikyou-ln/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 8 released October 28, 2018.
The J-Novel Club translation is getting a print release by Seven Seas. Volume 4, Print, came out December 18, 2018.
Seven Seas is also releasing the manga.
An anime has been announced and is set to release in July 2019.

*7. *4,976 103,536 Seishun Buta Yarou Series Vol.1
aka 青春ブタ野郎シリーズ
aka Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/seishun-buta-yarou-series/
9 Volumes in Japan. No English license for the light novels.
The anime aired on Crunchyroll with 13 episodes covering volume 1-5. A Movies is coming later this year and will cover volumes 6 & 7

*6. *5,527 *29,108 Hidan no Aria Vol.30
aka 緋弾のアリア
aka Aria the Scarlet Ammo
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/hidan-no-aria/
No active license for the light novels.

*5. *5,757 **7,647 Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. Vol.3
aka ひげを剃る。そして女子高生を拾う。
aka I Shaved. Then I Brought a High School Girl Home.
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/i-shaved-then-i-brought-a-high-school-girl-home/
No English license for the light novels
Was #4 on the Bunkobon list in Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi 2019

*4. *8,137 113,477 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. 12 volumes released. Volume 13 comes out March 2019
13 episode Anime series streamed on Crunchyroll and covered the 1st 5 volumes.

*3. 11,165 *40,559 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol.18
aka Re：ゼロから始める異世界生活
aka Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rezero-kara-hajimeru-isekai-seikatsu/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 9 will be released February 19, 2019

*2. 11,287 194,807 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*1. 13,466 *13,466 Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
aka 約束のネバーランド ~ママたちの追想曲~
aka The Promised Neverland – Mama’s Reflection Song
No license for the light novels. This is the 2nd light novel volume based on the manga
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz.
An anime adaptation is currently airing.

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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of December 24-30, 2018

10. *7,586 *13,936 Hai to Gensou no Grimgar Vol.14
aka 灰と幻想のグリムガル
aka Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/grimgal-of-ashes-and-illusion/
Licensed for eBook release by J-Novel Club. Released in print by Seven Seas.
Volume 13 will be released in eBook format February 18, 2019.
Volume 9 releases in print February 5, 2019

*9. *7,591 *26,057 Shin High School DxD Vol.2
aka 真ハイスクールD×D
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/high-school-dxd/
No English license for the light novels.
The manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press. Volume 10 released in December.
Anime adaptation – 36 episodes + 4 OVAs. Licensed in NA by Funimation. Available on Crunchyroll. The anime has covered volumes 1-7 & part of 8. The 4th anime season, High School DxD Hero began aired in April 2018.

*8. 10,207 *10,207 Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo Vol.9
aka 異世界迷宮でハーレムを
aka Slave Harem in the Labyrinth of the Other World
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/slave-harem-in-the-labyrinth-of-the-other-world/
No English License for the light novels.

*7. 13,387 *14,179 Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai desho! Vol.15
aka 八男って、それはないでしょう!
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/hachinan-tte-sore-wa-nai-deshou/
No English License for the light novels.
An anime has recently been announced as being in production

*6. 14,330 105,340 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. 12 volumes released. Volume 13 comes out March 2019
13 episode Anime series streamed on Crunchyroll and covered the 1st 5 volumes.

*5. 14,702 *15,501 Around 40 Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki Vol.8
aka アラフォー賢者の異世界生活日記
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/arafoo-kenja-no-isekai-seikatsu-nikki/
No English license for the light novels.

*4. 16,320 183,520 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*3. 17,701 *35,254 Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Vol.9
aka ありふれた職業で世界最強
Arifureta From Common Place to World’s Strongest
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/arifureta-shokugyou-de-sekai-saikyou-ln/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 8 released October 28, 2018.
The J-Novel Club translation is getting a print release by Seven Seas. Volume 4, Print, came out December 18, 2018.
Seven Seas is also releasing the manga.
An anime has been announced and is set to release in July 2019.

*2. 22,418 *23,581 Hidan no Aria Vol.30
aka 緋弾のアリア
aka Aria the Scarlet Ammo
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/hidan-no-aria/
No active license for the light novels.

*1. 28,313 *29,394 Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Vol.18
aka Re：ゼロから始める異世界生活
aka Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rezero-kara-hajimeru-isekai-seikatsu/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 9 will be released February 19, 2019
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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of December 17 to 23, 2018.

10. *7,123 **7,123 Souzai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki Vol.6
aka 素材採取家の異世界旅行記
aka Material Collector’s Another World Travels
No English license for the light novels or manga

*9. *7,324 *13,997 Gekijouban Dragon Ball Super: Brolly
aka 劇場版 ドラゴンボール超: ブロリー
aka Dragon Ball Super: Broly
The manga is licensed for English release by Viz
The Dragon Ball Super anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll
The novel adaptation of the twentieth movie in the Dragon Ball series, and the first to carry the Dragon Ball Super branding

*8. *8,542 **8,542 Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni. Vol.15
aka 異世界はスマートフォンとともに。
aka In Another World With My Smartphone
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/in-a-different-world-with-a-smartphone/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 12 releases January 26, 2019
12 episode anime streamed on Crunchyroll. It covered volumes 1-3 of the light novel series.

*7. *9,592 **9,592 Only Sense Online Vol.16
aka ―オンリーセンス・オンライン―
https://myanimelist.net/manga/70795/
http://www.novelupdates.com/series/only-sense-online/
The light novel is not licensed
The manga is not license
There has been no anime

*6. 11,396 *24,378 Goblin Slayer Vol.9
aka ゴブリンスレイヤー
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/goblin-slayer/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 6 releases January 22, 2019
12 episode anime streaming on Crunchyroll. Covered volume 1-2 with a short story from volume 4.

*5. 14,761 *14,761 Imouto sae Ireba Ii. Vol.11
aak 妹さえいればいい。
aka A Sister’s All You Need
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/imouto-sae-ireba-ii/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 3 releases January 22, 2019
12 episode anime. Currently streaming on Crunchyroll. The anime covered volumes 1-3 with some material from volume 4

*4. 17,553 *17,553 Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Vol.9
aka ありふれた職業で世界最強
Arifureta From Common Place to World’s Strongest
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/arifureta-shokugyou-de-sekai-saikyou-ln/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. Volume 8 released October 28, 2018.
The J-Novel Club translation is getting a print release by Seven Seas. Volume 4, Print, came out December 18, 2018.
Seven Seas is also releasing the manga.
An anime has been announced and is set to release in July 2019.

*3. 18,466 *18,466 Shin High School DxD Vol.2
aka 真ハイスクールD×D
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/high-school-dxd/
No English license for the light novels.
The manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press. Volume 10 released in December.
Anime adaptation – 36 episodes + 4 OVAs. Licensed in NA by Funimation. Available on Crunchyroll. The anime has covered volumes 1-7 & part of 8. The 4th anime season, High School DxD Hero began airing in April 2018.

*2. 24,528 167,200 Sword Art Online Vol.21
aka ソードアート・オンライン
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/sword-art-online/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. Volume 15 released December 18, 2018
New season of the anime is currently airing, covering the Alicization Arc.
First new volume since September 2017
First new material not covered in the webnovel – First original material since 2008

*1. 39,299 *91,010 Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Vol.14
aka ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
aka Is It Wrong to Try to Pick-Up Girls in a Dungeon
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/dungeon-ni-deai-o-motomeru-no-wa-machigatte-iru-darou-ka/
Licensed for English release by Yen On. 12 volumes released. Volume 13 comes out March 2019
13 episode Anime series streamed on Crunchyroll and covered the 1st 5 volumes.