We’re back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the second week of May – which includes singles and albums released between 14/05/2018 and 20/05/2018.
Let’s take a look at the data.
Oricon Weekly Album ranking
#2
NEW ENTRY: Buster Bros!!! VS MAD TRIGGER CREW
Buster Bros!!! VS MAD TRIGGER CREW‘s album rose on the charts, capturing top places on Oricon Daily upon release. During its first week on the chart, the album kept ranking high, leading the amazing feat for the Hypnosis Mic franchise: a release within top 3 on Oricon Weekly (a first for this franchise). With over 13.000 copies sold, this album ranks in a well deserved #2 on this week’s chart.
For those that purchased the album, a reminder: don’t forget to cast your votes for the crew you want to go to the finals to face the winner of Fling Posse VS Matenrou. Instructions on how to do it come with the battle card included with the album.
We reviewed this release. You can find our review HERE.
#8
NEW ENTRY: MooNs “GO AROUND”
MooNs returned with “GO AROUND“, mini-album that had a strong first week on Oricon’s daily charts. This mini-album was a constant presence within top 15, showcasing the unit’s popularity and warm reception for this release. “GO AROUND” sold a bit over 6.000 copies during its first week of sales, enough to earned them a comfortable #8 on this week’s chart.
We reviewed this release. You can find our review HERE.
#16
NEW ENTRY: Judah “Dear Vocalist Xtreme” Entry No.3 Judah”
The Dear Vocalist franchise continues to impress on the charts with improved ranks by all artists under them, and Judah‘s entry in the Xtreme series is no exception. “Dear Vocalist Xtreme” Entry No.3 Judah” currently sits on #16 with a bit under 3.000 copies sold. This is the first time a release by Judah ranks within top 20 on Oricon Weekly.
We reviewed this release. You can find our review HERE.
Oricon Weekly Single ranking
#29
Shouta Aoi “Eclipse”
Shouta Aoi‘s “Eclipse” continues its journey on Oricon Weekly. The single dropped from #7 to #29, after selling a bit under 2.000 copies during its second week of sales. This singles has now a total of over 13.000 copies sold.
We reviewed this release. You can find our review HERE.
#35
THE IDOLM@STER SideM WORLD TRE@SURE 01
IDOLM@STER SideM‘s first CD of the new shuffle series, “World Tre@sure” dropped a couple of places since last week. The single dropped from #12 to #35, selling a bit over 1.400 copies during its second week of sales. Currently, the single has over 10.000 copies sold.
#47
NEW ENTRY: Anisama “Stand by…MUSIC!!!”
Animelo Summer Live‘s theme song “Stand by…MUSIC!!!” entered the chart at #47. The single featuring Kishow (GRANRODEO) and IDOLMASTER SideM‘s cast (Shugo Nakamura, Yoshitaka Yamaya and Sho Karino), among other artists, sold a bit under 1000 copies.
If there aren’t sales figures on the prints we’ve posted it’s because the music label behind that artist doesn’t want to disclose that information. The Oricon charts depicted here only count physical copies. Digital figures are featured on a different chart.
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