Back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the 3rd week of November, including singles and albums released between 20/11/2023 and 26/11/2023.
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 Singles Ranking
#22
NEW ENTRY: Shun and Hajime “Light & Dark”
Procellarum’s Shun Shimotsuki and Six Gravity’s Hajime Mutsuki grabbed a seat at #22 after selling 1,496 copies of “Light & Dark“.
#28
NEW ENTRY: Paradox Live “Rise Up”
“RISE UP“, track performed by BAE, The Cat’s Whiskers, cozmez and Akkan Yatsura, enters the chart at #28 after selling 1,087 copies.
#38
NEW ENTRY: Mamoru Fujimura “Hitotsunagi no Monogatari”
“Hitotsunagi no Monogatari”, single performed by Growth’s Mamoru Fujimura (CV: Junta Terashima), sold 643 copies, enough to grab a seat at #38.
Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking
#13
NEW ENTRY: Trignal “Ironna Katachi”
Trignal’s long-awaited mini-album “Ironna Katachi” was well received, selling 4,817 copies, more than enough for a spot at #13.
#47
Valkyrie “TRIP vol.5”
Valkyrie‘s “TRIP Vol.5” continues to slip on the chart, this time around from #29 to #47. The single sold 992 copies this week.
After 3 weeks of sales, “Trip Vol.5” has over 21,000 copies sold.
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.
