Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional Debuts at No.1 in Latest Japanese Nintendo Switch Sales Chart
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Published on: May 16, 2025
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The Japanese video game market continues to showcase remarkable momentum for Nintendo Switch, as seen in the latest weekly software sales report published by Famitsu.
According to the newest sales data, freshly released 'Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional' has debuted at number one, reinforcing the enduring appeal of classic franchises on modern hardware.
'Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional' launched on Nintendo Switch and achieved 21,032 units sold during its introductory week, making it the highest-selling new release in Japan for the period.
Developed and published by Konami, this remastered edition of the beloved dating simulation game finds a receptive audience among both dedicated fans and newcomers alike, benefiting from updated visuals and enhanced features optimized for the Nintendo Switch platform.
Following Tokimeki Memorial, 'Minecraft' for Nintendo Switch secured the second spot with 8,653 units sold, bringing its cumulative lifetime sales in Japan to an impressive 3,883,894 copies.
'Super Mario Party Jamboree,' another major Switch title, placed third, shifting 8,370 units for a cumulative total of 1,294,529 since launch.
Switch exclusives continued to dominate the top positions.
'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' saw an additional 6,295 units sold, with its all-time total climbing over 6.3 million units.
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' added 4,589 units, cementing its status as a perennial bestseller with a remarkable 8,123,824 lifetime units sold in Japan alone.
Other evergreen Nintendo properties such as 'Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate' (3,321 units, 5,756,689 lifetime) and 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD' (3,063 units, 264,749 lifetime) also featured in the top ten.
The only non-Nintendo platform to appear prominently in this week’s ranking was the PlayStation 5, with 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' debuting in seventh place (3,254 units, 13,079 cumulative), and 'Monster Hunter Wilds' contributing 2,741 sales (809,650 lifetime).
This further highlights Nintendo Switch’s broad appeal across audiences in Japan compared to its competitors.
Other notable performers include 'Pokemon Scarlet/Violet' (2,934 units this week, 5,560,368 lifetime), 'Nintendo Switch Sports' (2,923 this week, 1,582,888 total), and long-term favorites like 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' and 'Super Mario Odyssey,' each nearing or surpassing major sales milestones.
Industry analysts cite the frequency of exclusive and legacy content, consistent post-launch support, and the Nintendo Switch’s continued popularity as crucial factors propelling these strong software sales.
These trends reflect Nintendo’s success in leveraging its rich franchise history while introducing new titles and remastered classics to current and future generations of players.
The full sales data, as reported by Famitsu, offer a clear illustration of Nintendo’s dominance in the Japanese market, with 26 of the top 30 spots occupied by Switch software.
For continued updates and historical chart data, interested readers can refer directly to Famitsu’s ongoing coverage.
