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Kirby Air Riders just had the biggest launch for a Kirby spin off in Japan, more than twice that of the GameCube original.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kirby Air Riders just had the biggest launch for a Kirby spin off in Japan, more than twice that of the GameCube original.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Game Sales (Nov 17 - Nov 23)
1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Game Sales (Nov 17 - Nov 23)
1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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Total retail sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan have surpassed 2 MILLION units.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Total retail sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan have surpassed 2 MILLION units.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Haven't been putting much attention to it, but Call of Duty continues its downward spiral in Japan with Black Ops 7 hitting rock bottom at the series lowest retail launch since COD 3, less than half of Black Ops 6.
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Haven't been putting much attention to it, but Call of Duty continues its downward spiral in Japan with Black Ops 7 hitting rock bottom at the series lowest retail launch since COD 3, less than half of Black Ops 6.
Here's a poster for Kirby Air Riders included in the newest issue of Famitsu
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Here's a poster for Kirby Air Riders included in the newest issue of Famitsu
Comparing retail launch sales of Momotaro Dentetsu 2 with other games in the series.
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Momotaro Dentetsu 2 with other games in the series.
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
Game Sales (Nov 10 - Nov 16)
1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Game Sales (Nov 10 - Nov 16)
1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Game Sales (Nov 3 - Nov 9)
1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Game Sales (Nov 3 - Nov 9)
1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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On November 21st, a Japanese launguage only, digital only PS5 will release in Japan for 55k yen.
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On November 21st, a Japanese launguage only, digital only PS5 will release in Japan for 55k yen.
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Ghost of Yotei were the top downloads in Japan for October.
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Japan Digital Rankings for October 2025
The digital rankings from last month
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November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Ghost of Yotei were the top downloads in Japan for October.
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Hardware, year on year
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Hardware, year on year
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
Best selling games for the year so far, October update.
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Best selling games for the year so far, October update.
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
This week, total sales of Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan overtook those of the Dreamcast, that's 2.55m vs. 2.49m, 4 1/2 years undone in 22 weeks.
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This week, total sales of Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan overtook those of the Dreamcast, that's 2.55m vs. 2.49m, 4 1/2 years undone in 22 weeks.
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Comparing retail launch sales with Dragon Quest I & II with other remakes in the series.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Comparing retail launch sales with Dragon Quest I & II with other remakes in the series.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Game Sales (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Game Sales (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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Thanks to all suporters on Patreon, we've archived the 2015 Famitsu Top 1000, here are updates for hundreds of games for the 7th and 8th systems.
Updated data is also available on the main site
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Updated data is also available on the main site
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November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thanks to all suporters on Patreon, we've archived the 2015 Famitsu Top 1000, here are updates for hundreds of games for the 7th and 8th systems.
Updated data is also available on the main site
sites.google.com/site/gamedat...
Updated data is also available on the main site
sites.google.com/site/gamedat...
Game Sales (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Game Sales (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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Retail launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan is slightly higher than that of Legends: Arceus
It's the 3rd biggest Pokémon launch for the past decade, only behind Scarlet/Violet & Sun/Moon
+2 million with digital is expected, it'll likely be the best selling game of the year
It's the 3rd biggest Pokémon launch for the past decade, only behind Scarlet/Violet & Sun/Moon
+2 million with digital is expected, it'll likely be the best selling game of the year
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Retail launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan is slightly higher than that of Legends: Arceus
It's the 3rd biggest Pokémon launch for the past decade, only behind Scarlet/Violet & Sun/Moon
+2 million with digital is expected, it'll likely be the best selling game of the year
It's the 3rd biggest Pokémon launch for the past decade, only behind Scarlet/Violet & Sun/Moon
+2 million with digital is expected, it'll likely be the best selling game of the year
Game Sales (Oct 13 - Oct 19)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 872.552 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Lengeds: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 612.905 / NEW
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 55.996 / 1.931.393
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 872.552 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Lengeds: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 612.905 / NEW
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 55.996 / 1.931.393
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October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Game Sales (Oct 13 - Oct 19)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 872.552 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Lengeds: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 612.905 / NEW
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 55.996 / 1.931.393
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 872.552 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Lengeds: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 612.905 / NEW
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 55.996 / 1.931.393
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Silent Hill f and Hollow Knight: Silksong were some of the top downloads in Japan for September
metabblestavern.blogspot.com/2025/10/japa...
metabblestavern.blogspot.com/2025/10/japa...
Japan Digital Rankings for September 2025
The digital rankings from last month
metabblestavern.blogspot.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Silent Hill f and Hollow Knight: Silksong were some of the top downloads in Japan for September
metabblestavern.blogspot.com/2025/10/japa...
metabblestavern.blogspot.com/2025/10/japa...
Game Sales (Oct 6 - Oct 12)
1[SW2] Mario Kart World - 37.502 / 1.875.397
2[PS5] Ghost of Yotei - 26.776 / 146.972
3[PS5] Battlefield 6 - 23.292 / NEW
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1[SW2] Mario Kart World - 37.502 / 1.875.397
2[PS5] Ghost of Yotei - 26.776 / 146.972
3[PS5] Battlefield 6 - 23.292 / NEW
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October 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Game Sales (Oct 6 - Oct 12)
1[SW2] Mario Kart World - 37.502 / 1.875.397
2[PS5] Ghost of Yotei - 26.776 / 146.972
3[PS5] Battlefield 6 - 23.292 / NEW
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1[SW2] Mario Kart World - 37.502 / 1.875.397
2[PS5] Ghost of Yotei - 26.776 / 146.972
3[PS5] Battlefield 6 - 23.292 / NEW
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Comparing retail launch sales of the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster in Japan with other FF spin offs of the last 10 years.
Better than Stranger of Paradise, but not much else to say, rather mid launch, but not unexpeced given the "simplicity" of the remaster.
Better than Stranger of Paradise, but not much else to say, rather mid launch, but not unexpeced given the "simplicity" of the remaster.
October 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Comparing retail launch sales of the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster in Japan with other FF spin offs of the last 10 years.
Better than Stranger of Paradise, but not much else to say, rather mid launch, but not unexpeced given the "simplicity" of the remaster.
Better than Stranger of Paradise, but not much else to say, rather mid launch, but not unexpeced given the "simplicity" of the remaster.
Ghost of Yotei had the fifth biggest launch for a PS5 title in Japan yet.
It's the biggest launch for a first party PS title since Gran Turismo 7.
A 43% drop from Ghost of Tsushima, more than I was hoping, but not bad given PS5 game sales
It's the biggest launch for a first party PS title since Gran Turismo 7.
A 43% drop from Ghost of Tsushima, more than I was hoping, but not bad given PS5 game sales
October 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Ghost of Yotei had the fifth biggest launch for a PS5 title in Japan yet.
It's the biggest launch for a first party PS title since Gran Turismo 7.
A 43% drop from Ghost of Tsushima, more than I was hoping, but not bad given PS5 game sales
It's the biggest launch for a first party PS title since Gran Turismo 7.
A 43% drop from Ghost of Tsushima, more than I was hoping, but not bad given PS5 game sales