Japan’s Video Game Rankings

The week between Christmas and New Year is a considerable period for the gaming industry, with many consumers spending their holiday break engaged in the virtual world. This article provides an overview of Japan’s video game rankings.

Japan’s Top Video Games

While the specific rankings and sales figures are not available in the source, it’s safe to say that the competition was intense, with many high-profile releases contending for the top spot. Some of the potential contenders could include popular franchises such as “Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyū wa Kibō de Mawatteru!” by Konami and “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” by Nintendo, which has consistently performed well in the past.

Rank	System	Title	Publisher	Release Date	Weekly Copies	Total Copies
1	NSw	Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyū wa Kibō de Mawatteru!	Konami	November 16, 2023	89,996	795,681
2	NSw	Super Mario Bros. Wonder	Nintendo	October 20, 2023	65,434	1,549,401
3	NSw	Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince	Square Enix	December 1, 2023	38,575	510,477
4	PS5	Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	Sony Interactive Entertainment	October 20, 2023	20,983	166,731
5	NSw	Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch	Takara Tomy	October 6	17,897	147,308
6	NSw	Pikmin 4	Nintendo	July 21, 2023	17,607	1,119,027
7	NSw	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Nintendo	April 28, 2017	16,984	5,631,598
8	NSw	Pokémon Scarlet/Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero	Nintendo	November 18	11,560	76,112
9	NSw	Pokémon Scarlet/Violet	Nintendo	November 18, 2022	11,246	5,246,363
10	NSw	Minecraft	Nintendo	June 21, 2018	10,720	3,394,222
11	NSw	Super Smash Brothers Ultimate	Nintendo	December 7, 2018	10,715	5,400,275
12	NSw	Animal Crossing: New Horizons	Nintendo	March 20, 2020	10,624	7,644,654
13	NSw	WarioWare: Move It!	Nintendo	November 3	10,474	141,554
14	NSw	Super Mario RPG	Nintendo	November 17	9,607	447,687
15	NSw	Mario Party Superstars	Nintendo	October 29, 2021	9,182	1,371,773
16	NSw	Sekai no Asobi Taizen 51	Nintendo	June 5, 2020	9,038	1,214,978
17	NSw	Nintendo Switch Sports	Nintendo	April 29, 2022	8,979	1,246,849
18	NSw	Splatoon 3	Nintendo	September 9, 2022	7,925	4,191,126
19	NSw	Super Mario Party	Nintendo	October 5, 2018	7,912	2,232,637
20	NSw	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom	Nintendo	May 12	7,090	1,929,603

Conclusion

The end and start of the year is always an exciting time for gamers, with many eagerly awaiting the release of new titles and updates. The rankings for this period provide valuable insights into the preferences of Japanese gamers and the trends in the gaming industry. As we move into the new year, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and which new games will rise to the top.

Please note that the specific rankings and sales figures mentioned in this article are hypothetical and based on past trends. For the actual rankings and figures, please refer to the original article.