Japanese Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Sales Chart: Demon Slayer and Mario Kart Lead Weekly Rankings

Japan’s dynamic video game market continues to set trends in global retail, with this week’s software sales revealing key insight into consumer preferences on major platforms such as the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.

Verified by data from Famitsu, these charts not only showcase new high-performing debuts but also the enduring popularity of legendary franchises. The clear standout for the week is 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2' (Nintendo Switch), which debuted at the number one spot with sales of 54,491 units.

The blockbuster anime franchise’s latest game adaptation continues the series’ strong performance in Japan’s home market, further cementing Aniplex and CyberConnect2’s reputation for delivering hits. Hot on its heels, 'Mario Kart World' (Nintendo Switch 2) recorded an impressive 51,544 units, bringing its cumulative total to 1,445,628 copies sold.

This impressive figure demonstrates the franchise’s lasting appeal, especially as Nintendo leverages new hardware iterations to reinvigorate classic titles.

At third place, 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' a new entry in the iconic Donkey Kong series for Nintendo Switch 2, sold 25,199 units this week, adding to its strong total of over 207,000 copies. Other notable debuts include 'Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda' for the Switch, opening with 16,200 units, and the return of 'Castlevania Advance Collection' (Switch), which entered the top ten by selling 9,101 units.

Mainstays like 'Minecraft' (Switch) and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' continue their relentless march, bringing their lifetime sales to over 3.9 million and 6.3 million respectively on the Nintendo Switch platform. Strong performances were also observed for multiplatform releases such as 'Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV' recording 10,250 units this week (28,419 total), and 'Tamagotchi Plaza' (Switch) keeping momentum with 5,574 units, raising cumulative sales to 161,597. PlayStation 5 titles made a significant showing as well, with 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2' and 'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' contributing to Sony’s continued relevance in the Japanese console space.

Meanwhile, evergreens like 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' (Switch) and 'Pokemon Scarlet/Violet' maintain their popularity, boasting lifetime sales of 8,187,310 and 5,590,880 units respectively.

Famitsu’s verified figures underscore continuing enthusiasm for both Nintendo’s established IP and new software entries.

The sustained demand for titles like 'Splatoon 3,' 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' and 'Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate' reflects the robust ecosystem Nintendo has cultivated on its hardware platforms, both the original Switch and the newly launched Switch 2. This week’s robust chart not only highlights the competitive nature of the Japanese gaming market but also demonstrates the enduring power of iconic franchises and the excitement generated by fresh releases.

As always, official data from Famitsu serves as a trustworthy snapshot of the ever-evolving landscape.

For additional insights, historical charts are available through Famitsu’s archives.

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