{
  "id": 14737764,
  "title": "‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Comic Vol. 33 Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-comic-vol-33-debuts-at-no-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:21:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-slime-33-japan-book-hot-100-1236361289/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, and Mitz Vah's Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) Comic Edition Volume 33 claimed the top spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart released on October 15. This marks the manga's third appearance at No. 1. The volume achieved top positions in physical book sales, e-books, and e-commerce, reaching No. 10 in the e-commerce category. The previous No. 1, Daisuke Ashihara's World Trigger Vol. 30, dropped to No. 2 in both brick-and-mortar and e-books, and maintained overall No. 2 position. The historical fantasy manga Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan) Vol. 25 entered the top three at No. 3, with rankings of No. 4 in brick-and-mortar sales, No. 11 in e-commerce sales, and No. 6 in e-books. Yu Nagira's Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku (You, Like a Star) experienced a surge, jumping 13-4 and setting a new peak for the title. The live-action film adaptation of the novel debuted on October 9. Nagira's sequel, Hoshi wo Amu, also climbed 27-18. The Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 combines physical books, e-books, library loans, and social media buzz to create a comprehensive chart. Below are the top 10 titles for the week of October 5-11.",
  "summary": "Last week’s No. 1, Daisuke Ashihara’s World Trigger Vol. 30, falls to No. 2.",
  "key_points": [
    "Manga volume debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Book Hot 100",
    "Taiki Kawakami, Fuse, and Mitz Vah's work achieves third consecutive No. 1",
    "Arslan Senki Vol. 25 enters top three at No. 3"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}