‘Case Closed’ Vol. 109 Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Last week’s No. 1, Taiki Kawakami, Fuse & Mitz Vah’s Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ) Vol. 33, slips to No. 2.
The latest issue of Meitantei Conan, also known as Detective Conan or Case Closed, by Gosho Aoyama debuted at number one on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart released on October 22nd. Published on October 16th, the volume took the top spot across both physical and digital formats, while placing 14th in the e-book category. The volume uncovers the hidden histories of Chihaya Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda, who were crucial characters in the spring animated film Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway.
Last week's number one, Taiki Kawakami, Fuse and Mitz Vah's Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) Comic Edition Vol. 33, dropped to number two, still leading the e-book sales and ranking second in brick-and-mortar stores. Yu Nagira's Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku climbed four spots to number three, marking its 49th week on the chart, with strong performances in subscriptions and social media buzz.
The film adaptation featuring Ryusei Yokohama and Suzu Hirose, directed by Michihito Fujii, premiered on October 9th and is currently in its second week at the box office. Following behind, Katarina and Ryosuke Fuji's Shangri-La Frontier Vol. 28 entered the chart at number four, with the TV anime's third season set to begin airing on January 10th, 2027.
Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger Vol. 30 slipped back five places, reaching number five in brick-and-mortar stores and number four in e-books. Akiko Abe's Cafuné saw a 46-6 surge, claiming the second position in social media rankings, the seventh in subscriptions, and the tenth in brick-and-mortar sales, extending its stay on the chart to its 48th week.
Yu Nagira's sequel, Hoshi wo Amu, increased its standing by 18-7. Afro's Yurucamp Vol. 19 rose to number eight, up from number ten, while Hiromu Arakawa and Yoshiki Tanaka's Arslan Senki Vol. 25 dropped to number nine (down from number three). Finally, Seimaru Amagi and Fumiya Sato's Kindaichi Papa no Jikenbo Vol. 5 debuted at number nine in brick-and-mortar stores and number fifteen in e-commerce.
The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 is a comprehensive chart that considers physical books, e-books, subscriptions like library loans, and social media engagement. The top 10 titles for the week of October 12th to 18th are listed below, tracking the period from October 12th to 18th.
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