It’s already June, which means that we are already at the halfway point of the year 2015. And as we have already reached the halfway point, Oricon has announced the Top 30 light novel series which did well in terms of sales for this first half.
The ranking was based on light novel sales from the period of November 17, 2014 until May 17, 2015. Here are the Top 30:
30) Assassination Classroom (Koro-tan novels) by Atarou Kuma and Yusei Matsui
29) Durarara!! by Ryohogo Narita and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda
28) Lord Marksman and Vanadis by Tsukasa Kawaguchi and illustrated by Yoshi☆wo
27) Nou Shou Sakuretsu Girl by Erika Yoshida and illustrated by Chatsubo
26) Amagi Brilliant Park by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Yuka Nakajima
25) Log Horizon by Mamare Touno and illustrated by Kazuhiro Hara
24) The Heroic Legend of Arslan by Yoshiki Tanaka
23) Baka & Test Short Story Collection by Kenji Inoue and illustrated by Yui Haga
22) The Devil is a Part-timer! by Satoshi Wagahara and illustrated by 029
21) Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign: Ichinose Guren, 16-Sai no Hametsu by TakayaKagami and illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto
20) Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Side Story by Fujino Oomiri and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura
19) Absolute Duo by Takumi Hiiragi-Boshi and Illustrated by Yuu Asaba
18) Blue Spring Ride (Novelization) by Io Sakisaka
17) Tokyo Ghoul Short Story Collection by Shin Towada and Sui Ishida
16) World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman by Akamitsu Awamura and illustrated by refeia
15) Mikagura Gakuen Kumikyoku by Last Note and illustrated by Akina
14) The Testament of Sister New Devil by Tetsuto Uesu and illustrated by Nekosuke Okuma
13) A Certain Magical Index: New Testament by Kazuma Kamachi and illustrated by Kiyotaka Haimura
12) Kokuhaku Yokou Renshuu by Honeyworks and Touko Fujitani, illustrated by Yamako
11) Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online by Keiichi Sigsawan and Reki Kawahara
10) Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
by Fumiaki Muruto and illustrated by Kurehito Misaki
9) My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Short Story Collection
by Wataru Watari and illustrated by Ponkan8
8) Haikyuu!! (Novelization)
by Kiyoko Hoshi and Haruichi Furudate
7) Sword Art Online
by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec
6) Kagerou Daze
by JIN and illustrated by Shizu
5) Sword Art Online: Progressive
by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec
4) Naruto story series
by Masashi Kishimoto
3) Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
by Fujino Oomori and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda
2) The Irregular at Magic High School
by Tsutomu Sato and illustrated by Kana Ishida
1) My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
by Wataru Watari and illustrated by Ponkan8
From an obscure series only a few people in Japan know about to one of the most groundbreaking light novels around, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU has certainly had quite a good year as far as sales are concerned, and the anime only adds to its ever-growing reputation and fan base. It’s realistic take on high school romantic comedies have certainly made many believers, and it taking the #1 spot is certainly no fluke
#2 ranked The Irregular at Magic High School has certainly gotten a bit more exciting as of late and certainly held its own in the sales, however, #3 ranked Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? may overtake it soon as the light novel’s “loli oppai” goddess, Hestia, has certainly won over a lot of people, not only in Japan but also other parts of the world
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Source: Oricon
Oricon announces the Top 30 bestselling light novel series for the first half of 2015
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