Nintendo Switch 2 Titles Dominate This Week's Japanese Software Sales Chart
The Japanese video game market continues to illustrate Nintendo’s enduring strength, with the latest software sales data from Famitsu confirming the Nintendo Switch 2’s overwhelming presence among top-selling titles.
The newly released Pokemon Pokopia claimed the number-one spot, clearly showcasing Nintendo’s momentum heading into the busy summer months. Leading the sales this week, Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 debuted with an impressive 541,371 units sold.
This highly anticipated new entry in the iconic Pokémon franchise made a strong first impression and quickly became the best-selling title amidst fierce competition.
The turnout not only emphasizes the enduring popularity of Pokémon in Japan but also highlights the solid install base and consumer demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. Coming in at number three, Mario Kart World—exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2—sold an additional 10,023 units, making its cumulative total a remarkable 2,856,782 sales.
In a close fourth, Mario Tennis Fever continued its steady climb with 9,626 units sold this week, bringing its total sales to 75,831 units. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continued to demonstrate exceptional longevity on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the original version adding another 6,405 copies (for a lifetime total of 8,397,297) and the special Switch 2 Edition contributing 5,074 units to reach a running total of 83,595. Familiar franchises from other publishers also made notable appearances.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem for PlayStation 5 charted high in both standard and Nintendo Switch 2 editions, selling 23,459 and 6,562 units respectively for the week.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined by Square Enix maintained a strong presence across Switch 2, Switch, and PS5, underscoring the brand’s broad appeal and multigenerational influence. Microsoft’s Minecraft for Nintendo Switch posted a solid 4,667 sales, further cementing its place as one of the best-selling titles in Japan, now at over 4.16 million units.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza rounded out the chart’s top Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, revealing user enthusiasm across a diverse portfolio of genres. On PlayStation 5, Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties registered respectable sales, showing healthy cross-platform competition, though Nintendo’s ecosystem continues to dominate overall chart performance. The weekly chart also reflects the resilience of classics like Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 3, and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics for the Nintendo Switch, each maintaining their legacy appeal alongside the newer Nintendo Switch 2 releases. According to the latest statement sourced from Famitsu, Japanese software sales remain a dynamic indicator of franchise vitality and platform success.
Weekly updates like these provide critical insights into Japan’s gaming landscape and Nintendo’s strategic execution as it transitions to the next generation with the Nintendo Switch 2. For further details and past charts, consult Famitsu's official reports for the most up-to-date and comprehensive Japanese video game sales figures.
The newly released Pokemon Pokopia claimed the number-one spot, clearly showcasing Nintendo’s momentum heading into the busy summer months. Leading the sales this week, Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 debuted with an impressive 541,371 units sold.
This highly anticipated new entry in the iconic Pokémon franchise made a strong first impression and quickly became the best-selling title amidst fierce competition.
The turnout not only emphasizes the enduring popularity of Pokémon in Japan but also highlights the solid install base and consumer demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. Coming in at number three, Mario Kart World—exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2—sold an additional 10,023 units, making its cumulative total a remarkable 2,856,782 sales.
In a close fourth, Mario Tennis Fever continued its steady climb with 9,626 units sold this week, bringing its total sales to 75,831 units. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continued to demonstrate exceptional longevity on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the original version adding another 6,405 copies (for a lifetime total of 8,397,297) and the special Switch 2 Edition contributing 5,074 units to reach a running total of 83,595. Familiar franchises from other publishers also made notable appearances.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem for PlayStation 5 charted high in both standard and Nintendo Switch 2 editions, selling 23,459 and 6,562 units respectively for the week.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined by Square Enix maintained a strong presence across Switch 2, Switch, and PS5, underscoring the brand’s broad appeal and multigenerational influence. Microsoft’s Minecraft for Nintendo Switch posted a solid 4,667 sales, further cementing its place as one of the best-selling titles in Japan, now at over 4.16 million units.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, Kirby Air Riders, and Donkey Kong Bananza rounded out the chart’s top Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, revealing user enthusiasm across a diverse portfolio of genres. On PlayStation 5, Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties registered respectable sales, showing healthy cross-platform competition, though Nintendo’s ecosystem continues to dominate overall chart performance. The weekly chart also reflects the resilience of classics like Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 3, and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics for the Nintendo Switch, each maintaining their legacy appeal alongside the newer Nintendo Switch 2 releases. According to the latest statement sourced from Famitsu, Japanese software sales remain a dynamic indicator of franchise vitality and platform success.
Weekly updates like these provide critical insights into Japan’s gaming landscape and Nintendo’s strategic execution as it transitions to the next generation with the Nintendo Switch 2. For further details and past charts, consult Famitsu's official reports for the most up-to-date and comprehensive Japanese video game sales figures.
