Fuyumi Ono’s ‘Yumei no Kishi: Juni Kokuki’ Sweeps Three Metrics to Top Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Last week's No. 1, Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 5 , a comedy manga set at an all-girls high school, slips to No. 2.
Fuyumi Ono's latest installment in the beloved fantasy novel series Juni Kokuki, titled Yumei no Kishi, has taken the top spot on the latest Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart. Released on September 24, the novel claimed victory across three key metrics: brick-and-mortar sales, e-commerce, and social media presence. This achievement marks the first time a new addition to the series has topped the chart in seven years, as the original Juni Kokuki series celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The novel surpassed its closest competitor, Onna no Sono no Hoshi Vol. 5, a comedy manga set in an all-girls high school, which dropped to No. 2. Hirohiko Araki's The JOJOLands Vol. 9, previously at No. 3, remains the third-highest seller in both brick-and-mortar and e-book formats. A new addition to the top 10, Pan Dorobo to Sasurai Ramen, the eighth volume in Keiko Shibata's picture book series, debuted at No. 4. The book tells the heartwarming story of Pan Dorobo, a bread thief, as they navigate life on Buruburu Island.
The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive ranking that considers physical book sales, e-books, library loans, subscription data, and social media activity. The top 10 list includes a diverse range of titles, showcasing the various genres and formats that captivate Japanese readers.
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