Back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the 1st week of November, including singles and albums released between 06/11/2023 and 12/11/2023.
The Oricon charts, known for their comprehensive coverage of the Japanese music industry, provide valuable insights into the best-selling CDs across various categories. These charts serve as a reliable indicator of popular and successful releases, be it physical singles, albums, EPs, or mini-albums.
The Oricon charts meticulously monitor the performance of both physical and digital releases, allowing music enthusiasts to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and sales figures.
However, the focus of this feature is directed specifically towards physical releases, including singles and albums/EPs/mini-albums.
Let’s take a look at the data.
Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking
#5
NEW ENTRY: Valkyrie “TRIP vol.5”
Valkyrie‘s “TRIP Vol.5” enters the chart at #5 after having an outstanding first week of sales, counting with 18,558 copies sold.
#12
NEW ENTRY: Shouta Aoi “DETONATOR”
Shouta Aoi‘s long-awaited 3rd full-length album “DETONATOR” had a solid first week of sales, selling 4,047 copies which was more than enough to get #12.
#34
NEW ENTRY: B-PROJECT “Netsuretsu Love Call” Brave version
B-PROJECT’s Brave edition of “Netsuretsu Love Call”, CD including the opening and ending themes for the franchise’s 3rd anime season, ranks at #34 after selling 1,363 copies.
#37
NEW ENTRY: B-PROJECT “Netsuretsu Love Call” Daikoku version
And following closely behind is the Daikoku version of B-PROJECT’s “Netsuretsu Love Call”. This edition sold 1,242 copies, enough for a spot at #37.
Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking
#29
NEW ENTRY: Ryuji “Kimi wa boku no mono”
Kitakore’s Ryuji Korekuni (CV: Daisuke Kishio) solo single “Kimi wa boku no mono“ enters the chart at #29 after selling 890 copies.
By highlighting the best-selling CDs on a weekly basis, the Oricon charts offer a snapshot of the Japanese music scene’s popularity and commercial success.
Last but not least, Oricon charts’ commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mainstream genres, encompassing a wide array of musical styles. From pop to rock, hip-hop to jazz, and everything in between, these charts strive to reflect the diverse and ever-evolving tastes of music listeners in Japan.
If there aren’t sales figures on the prints posted, the music label behind that artist doesn’t want to disclose that information.
It often happens with the Daily rankings. The Oricon charts depicted here only count physical copies. Digital figures are featured on a different chart that is not covered here.
