top 10 light novels in japan for the week of february 18-24 2019

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of February 18-24 2019

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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of February 18 to 24, 2019
Only 3 titles remain on the list from last week, so there are a bunch of different light novel series to talk about!

10. 5,010 Copies Sold – Maou Toubatsu Shita Ato, Medachitakunai node Guild Master ni Natta Vol. 6
aka 魔王討伐したあと、目立ちたくないのでギルドマスターになった 6
aka He Didn’t Want to Be the Center of Attention, Hence, after Defeating the Demon Lord, He Became Guild Master
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/he-didnt-want-to-be-the-center-of-attention-hence-after-defeating-the-demon-lord-he-became-guild-master/
No English license for the light novels

9. 5,308 Copies Sold – Jōshi to kon’yaku rabu 6 dankei dai kazoku monogatari Vol.13
上司と婚約Love6 男系大家族物語 13
aka In Love with my Boss – the Tale of a Male-Run Large Family
No English license for the light novels

8. 5,707 Copies Sold – Mahoutsukai de Hikikomori Vol. 4
aka 魔法使いで引きこもり? 4 ～モフモフと立ち向かう魔獣の氾濫～
aka Shut-In Magician
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/shut-in-magician/
No English License for the light novels

7. 6,064 Copies Sold – Shōsetsu eigadoraemon Nobita no getsumen tansa-ki
aka 小説 映画ドラえもん のび太の月面探査記
aka Doraemon the Movie 2019: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration

6. 6,260 Copies Sold – Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki Vol. 9
aka 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 Ⅸ
aka How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/genjitsushugi-yuusha-no-oukoku-saikenki/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club

5. 7,420 Copies Sold – Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Shiba Tatsuya Ansatsu Keikaku Vol.2
aka 魔法科高校の劣等生 司波達也暗殺計画 2
aka The Irregular at Magic High School Plan to Assassinate Tatsuya Shiba
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mahouka-koukou-no-rettousei/
Parent Series is licensed for English release by Yen On.

4. 8,193 Copies Sold – Madan no Ou to Michelia Vol. 2
aka 魔弾の王と凍漣の雪姫 2
aka Lord Marksman and Michelia
http://madan.wikia.com/wiki/Madan_no_Ou_to_Michelia
No license for the light novels

3. 9,142 Copies Sold – Gamers! DLC Vol.2
ゲーマーズ! DLC 2
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/gamers/
Spin-Off of the series Gamers! No English license for the parent series or spin-off

2. 9,634 Copies Sold – Ryuuou no Oshigoto! Volume 10
aka The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done
aka りゅうおうのおしごと! 10
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ryuuou-no-oshigoto/
The light novels are released in English by Boowalker.

1. 14,786 Copies Sold – Youjo Senki v.11
幼女戦記 11 Alea iacta est
aka The Saga of Tanya the Evil
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/youjo-senki/
Licensed for English release by Yen On.

top 10 light novels in japan for the week of february 11-17 2019

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of February 11-17 2019

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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of February 11-17, 2019.
For the list this week, I combined the sales of a regular and special edition volume, which made it #1 on the list for the week. I think that’s a better representation of the sales, and it’s more fun to talk about 10 light novel series instead of only 9 😉

10. 3,529 Copies Sold Tensei Youjo wa Akiramenai
転生幼女はあきらめない
aka Reborn Little Girl Won’t Give Up
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/reborn-little-girl-wont-give-up/
No license for the light novels

9. 3,895 Copies Sold – Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
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.

8. 5,311 Copies Sold – Shōsetsu eigadoraemon Nobita no getsumen tansa-ki
aka 小説 映画ドラえもん のび太の月面探査記
aka Doraemon the Movie 2019: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration

7. 5,555 Copies Sold Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut volume 17
最弱無敗の神装機竜≪バハムート≫ 17
aka Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/saijaku-muhai-no-bahamut/
No license for the light novels.

6. 5,756 Copies Sold – Hataraku maō-sama no meshi!
aka はたらく魔王さまのメシ!
aka The Devil is a Part Timer Meshi
The main series is license for English release by Yen On

5. 5,998 Copies Sold Classroom of the Elite Volume 10
aka ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 10
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/youkoso-jitsuryoku-shijou-shugi-no-kyoushitsu-e/
Licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 1 is available digitally & comes out in print May 7.

4. 9,151 Copies Sold – Kouka Koukyuu Monogatari Volume 9
aka 紅霞後宮物語 第九幕
aka The Red Sea Shrine Story Volume 9
No License for the series

3. 9,806 Copies Sold – Mazemonogatari (Mix Story)
aka 混物語

2. (1.) 25,185 Copies Sold – Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Shiba Tatsuya Ansatsu Keikaku Vol.2
aka 魔法科高校の劣等生 司波達也暗殺計画 2
aka The Irregular at Magic High School Plan to Assassinate Tatsuya Shiba
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mahouka-koukou-no-rettousei/
Parent Series is licensed for English release by Yen On.

1. 2.) 22,052 + 6,475 = 28,527 Copies Sold (includes sales for both normal and special edition) Ryuuou no Oshigoto! Volume 10
aka The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done
aka りゅうおうのおしごと! 10
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/ryuuou-no-oshigoto/
The light novels are released in English by Boowalker.

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JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World Light Novel Review

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Review of the light novel JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World by Ko Hiratori
Review is of the official English language release by J-Novel Club

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World
AKA: JK Haru wa Isekai de Shoufu ni Natta, JKハルは異世界で娼婦になった
AUTHOR: Ko Hiratori
ILLUSTRATOR: No internal illustrations.
PUBLISHER (English): J-Novel Club
TRANSLATOR: Emily Balistrieri
RELEASE DATE (English): September 19, 2018 (eBook) July 2, 2019 (Print)
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): eBook – https://amzn.to/2EjuRmI / Print – https://amzn.to/2NdTROQ
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2DV5AO3 (Print)

PUBLISHER (Japan): Hayakawa Shobo
RELEASE DATE (Japan): December 6, 2017
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 1 (compete)
ANIME SERIES: None

top 10 light novels in japan for the week of february 4-10 2019

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of February 4-10 2019

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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels for February 4 to 10 2019
List is compiled from Oricon rankings for Light Novels and Literature.

10. 3,413 Copies Sold – Gokufuri kyohi shite tesaguri sutāto! Toku-ka shinai hīrā, nakama to wakarete tabi ni deru Vol.1
aka 極振り拒否して手探りスタート! 特化しないヒーラー、仲間と別れて旅に出る 1
aka I Refuse to Min-Max and Start Fumbling About! I Will Head Out As a Healer that Does Not Specialize [Their Stats] Separately from My Friends

9. 3,464 Copies Sold – Sekai saikō no asashin, isekai kizoku ni tensei suru Vol. 1
aka 世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する
aka The World’s Best Assassin: To Reincarnate in a Different World Arristocrat
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-best-assassin-incarnated-into-a-different-worlds-aristocrat/
No English License for the light novels
Same author as The Redo of a Healing Magician

8. 3,822 Copies Sold – Shōsetsu eigadoraemon Nobita no getsumen tansa-ki
aka 小説 映画ドラえもん のび太の月面探査記
aka Doraemon the Movie 2019: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration

7. 3,920 Copies Sold – Yakusoku no Neverland: Mama-tachi no Tsuisoukyoku
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.

6. 4,277 Copies Sold – Hataraku maō-sama no meshi!
はたらく魔王さまのメシ!
aka The Devil is a Part Timer Meshi
The main series is license for English release by Yen On

5. 4,799 Copies Sold – Sekai Saikyou No Kouei Meikyuukoku No Shinjin Tansakusha Vol. 4
世界最強の後衛～迷宮国の新人探索者 4
aka World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/world-strongest-rearguard-labyrinth-country-and-dungeon-seekers/
No English license for the light novels

4. 9,586 Copies Sold – Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e Vol. 10
aka ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 10
aka Classroom of the Elite
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/youkoso-jitsuryoku-shijou-shugi-no-kyoushitsu-e/
Licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 1 is available digitally & comes out in print May 7.

3. 10,410 Copies Sold – Kimetsu no Yaiba
aka 鬼滅の刃 しあわせの花
aka Demon Slayer Happy Blosom
Light Novel based on Manga series

2. 19,195 Copies Sold – Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Shiba Tatsuya Ansatsu Keikaku Vol.2
aka 魔法科高校の劣等生 司波達也暗殺計画 2
aka The Irregular at Magic High School Plan to Assassinate Tatsuya Shiba
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/mahouka-koukou-no-rettousei/
Parent Series is licensed for English release by Yen On. They will release volume 11 March 2019.
The manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press

1. 28,249 Copies Sold – Mazemonogatari (Mix Story)
aka 混物語

der werewolf the annals of veight volume 1 light novel review

Der Werewolf The Annals of Veight Volume 1 Light Novel Review

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Review of the light novel Der Werewolf The Annals of Veight Volume 1 by Hyougetsu
Review is of the official English release of the light novels by J-Novel Club.

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: Der Werewolf The Annals of Veight
AKA: 人狼への転生、魔王の副官, Jinrou e no Tensei, Maou no Fukukan, Märchen der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight, Reincarnated into Werewolf as The demon king’s aide
AUTHOR: Hyougetsu
ILLUSTRATOR: Nishi(E)da
PUBLISHER (English): J-Novel Club
TRANSLATOR: Ningen
RELEASE DATE (English): September 13, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2UThSNP

PUBLISHER (Japan): Earth Star Novel
RELEASE DATE (Japan): November 14, 2015
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 11 (Ongoing. Most recent released January 19, 2019)
ANIME SERIES: None

top 10 light novels in japan for the week of january 28-february 3 2019

Top 10 Light Novels in Japan for the week of January 28 to February 3 2019

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Here are the Top 10 Light Novels for January 28 to February 3 2019
List is compiled from Oricon rankings for Light Novels and Literature.

10. 4,516 Copies Sold – 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

9. 5,015 Copies Sold – Riadeiru no daichi nite
aka リアデイルの大地にて
aka In the Land of Rear Dale
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/in-the-land-of-rear-dale/
No English license for the light novel

8. 5,058 Copies Sold – Kyūtei shinkan monogatari Vol. 5
aka 宮廷神官物語
aka Court Priest’s Story
No License for the light novels

7. 5,143 Copies Sold – Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Vol.6
aka とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ
aka Regarding the Display of an Outrageous Skill Which Has Incredible Powers
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/tondemo-skill-de-isekai-hourou/
No English License for the Light Novels

6. 5,259 Copies Sold – Saikyou Mahoushi no Inton Keikaku Vol. 8
aka 最強魔法師の隠遁計画 8
aka Strongest Mage’s Retirement Plan
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/saikyou-mahoushi-no-inton-keikaku/
No license for the light novels

5. 5,269 Copies Sold – Sekai saikō no asashin, isekai kizoku ni tensei suru Vol. 1
aka 世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する
aka The World’s Best Assassin: To Reincarnate in a Different World Arristocrat
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-best-assassin-incarnated-into-a-different-worlds-aristocrat/
No English License for the light novels
Same author as The Redo of a Healing Magician

4. 5,465 Copies Sold – Infinite Dendrogram Vol. 9
aka＜Infinite Dendrogram＞ -インフィニット·デンドログラム- 9.双姫乱舞
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/%ef%bc%9cinfinite-dendrogram%ef%bc%9e/
Licensed for English release by J-Novel Club. They have released up to volume 8

3. 5,657 Copies Sold – Ubau Mono Ubawareru Mono Vol. 10
aka 奪う者 奪われる者 Ⅹ
aka To Deprive a Deprived Person (Bereave or Bereaved)
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/to-deprive-a-deprived-person/
No English license for the light novels

2. 5,812 Copies Sold Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi ~ Sokushi Mahou to Skill Copy no Choetsu Heal Vol.5
aka 回復術士のやり直し 5 ～即死魔法とスキルコピーの超越ヒール～
aka The Redo of a Healing Magician ~ Transcendental Healing of Instant Death Magic and Skill Copying
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/kaifuku-jutsushi-no-yarinaoshi-sokushi-mahou-to-skill-copy-no-choetsu-heal/
No official English license for the light novels

1. 24,034 Copies Sold Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e Vol. 10
aka ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 10
aka Classroom of the Elite
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/youkoso-jitsuryoku-shijou-shugi-no-kyoushitsu-e/
Licensed for English release by Seven Seas. Volume 1 is available digitally & comes out in print May 7.

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WorldEnd Volume 3 Light Novel Review

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Review of the light novel WorldEnd What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us? Volume 2 by Akira Kareno
Review is of the official English release of the light novel by Yen On.

📔LIGHT NOVEL INFORMATION
TITLE: WorldEnd What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?
AKA: Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasuka? Isogashii desuka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desuka?, Sukasuka, 終末なにしてますか? 忙しいですか? 救ってもらっていいですか?
AUTHOR: Akira Kareno
ILLUSTRATOR: ue
PUBLISHER (English): Yen On
RELEASE DATE (English): November 13, 2018
PURCHASE (Amazon.com): https://amzn.to/2TMZztE
PURCHASE (Book Depository): http://bit.ly/2Pxr1Ng

PUBLISHER (Japan): Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
RELEASE DATE (Japan): January 1, 2015
VOLUMES RELEASED (Japan to Date): 5 Volumes + 1 Side Story Volume (Complete. Sequel series is Sukamoka)
ANIME SERIES: 12 episodes. Adapted volumes 1-3