Onimusha Leads Charts as Rhythm Heaven Groove Dominates
Onimusha: Way of the Sword took the top spot in Japanese software sales for the week of August 31 to September 6. Rhythm Heaven Groove has consistently performed well, frequently topping the charts on the Nintendo Switch. Recent weeks have also seen strong debuts for titles like Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.
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Famitsu Sales: 3/23/26 – 3/29/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 23rd to March 29th. The report provides insights into the top-selling titles and their performance in the Japanese market during that period.
Famitsu sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – first week sales for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese sales data for the week of March 23-29, detailing both hardware and software performance. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, while Pokemon Pokopia leads the software charts. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number two on the software chart.
Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 3/22/26 Pokopia remains on top while Crimson Desert opens at 31,108.
Famitsu has released its weekly sales data for the period of March 16-22, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia continues to lead software sales, while the new release Crimson Desert debuted at second place with 31,108 units sold on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch 2 remains the top-selling hardware.
Famitsu software sales (3/16/26 – 3/22/26) – Top 30
Famitsu's latest Japanese software sales chart for the week of March 16-22, 2026, shows Pokemon Pokopia leading on Nintendo Switch with over 772,000 units sold. Crimson Desert debuted at second place on PlayStation 5, followed by Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch.
Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 – 3/22/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 16th to March 22nd. The report provides insights into the top-selling titles and their performance in the Japanese market.
Famitsu sales (3/16/26 – 3/22/26) – Pokemon Pokopia continues domination
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of March 16-22. Pokemon Pokopia continues its strong performance, topping the software charts. The Nintendo Switch 2 remains the dominant hardware platform, followed by the PlayStation 5 and its variants.
Famitsu software sales (3/9/26 – 3/15/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of March 9th to March 15th. Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts with over 117,000 units sold. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also saw strong debut sales on both Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
Famitsu sales: Pokemon Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Famitsu sales data shows Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 remains the top seller. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection debuted strongly, selling 54,906 units across Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake also saw a new release, selling 18,551 units on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2.
Famitsu sales: Pokemon Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 continues to lead sales charts. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection debuted strongly, selling 54,906 units across Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake also saw a notable launch, with 18,551 units sold on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 combined.
Famitsu Sales: 3/9/26 – 3/15/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 9th to March 15th, 2026. The report details the top-selling titles and their respective sales figures for the period.
Famitsu sales (3/9/26 – 3/15/26) – first week sales revealed for Monster Hunter Stories 3, Fatal Frame 2 Remake
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware sales figures for the week of March 9-15, 2026. The Nintendo Switch led sales, followed by the PlayStation 5. The article also notes the first-week sales for Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Fatal Frame 2 Remake.
Famitsu software sales (3/2/26 – 3/8/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly software sales data for the period of March 2nd to March 8th, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 topped the charts with 541,371 units sold. Resident Evil Requiem and Mario Kart World also appeared in the top three.
Famitsu Sales: 3/2/26 – 3/8/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 2nd to March 8th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
Famitsu sales (3/2/26 – 3/8/26) – first week sales revealed for Pokemon Pokopia
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of March 2nd to March 8th, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia debuted at the top of the software charts with over 541,000 units sold on the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 also led hardware sales, followed by the Nintendo Switch OLED model.
Famitsu software sales (2/23/26 – 3/1/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of February 23 to March 1. Resident Evil Requiem debuted at the top of the charts on PlayStation 5, followed by its Nintendo Switch 2 version. The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms dominated the top 30 list with numerous new and existing titles.
