
Back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the 1st week of March, including singles and albums released between 04/03/2024 and 10/03/2024.
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 Singles Ranking
#5
VARIOUS ARTISTS “PRI LOVE UNIVERSE”

ST☆RISH, QUARTET NIGHT and HE★VENS‘s “PRI LOVE UNIVERSE” keeps on going strong on the charts, having dropped only one place since last week.
The CD currently sits at #5 after selling 11,736 copies. The CD has over 30,000 copies sold in two weeks.

#14
NEW ENTRY: Legenders & C.FIRST “F@NTASTIC COMBINATION~CONNECTIME!!!!~ -DIMENSION ARROW-“

Legenders and C.FIRST’s “THE IDOLM@STER SideM F@NTASTIC COMBINATION~CONNECTIME!!!!~ -DIMENSION ARROW-” enters the chart at #14 after selling 3,807 copies.

#19
NEW ENTRY: Altessimo & Sai “F@NTASTIC COMBINATION~CONNECTIME!!!!~ -Resonance Chord-“

“THE IDOLM@STER SideM F@NTASTIC COMBINATION~CONNECTIME!!!!~ -Resonance Chord- Altessimo” follows closely, entering the chart at #19 after selling 2,791 copies.

Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking
#4
NEW ENTRY: Ryuseitai “Trip Vol.11”

Ryuseitai’s “TRIP Vol.11” grabs a seat at #4 after a solid first week of sales. The CD sold 11,663 copies.

By highlighting the best-selling CDs every week, the Oricon charts offer a snapshot of the Japanese music scene’s popularity and commercial success.
Lastly, 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.