Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Tops Japanese Charts on Nintendo Switch

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Surges to No.1 in Latest Japanese Sales Charts This week’s Famitsu Japanese boxed software and hardware sales charts shine a spotlight on Nintendo's ongoing dominance, as LEVEL-5's newly released Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time claims the top spot.

Launching for the Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2025, the life simulation RPG sold an impressive 82,968 physical copies during its debut week, making it Japan's best-selling retail video game. Developed by LEVEL-5—an acclaimed studio known for hits like Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni—Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time continues the charming, open-ended gameplay of its predecessor, inviting players into a world of exploration and adventure.

With its strong sales out of the gate, the title reinforces LEVEL-5’s reputation for delivering standout experiences on Nintendo’s flagship platform. In an official statement, LEVEL-5 expressed gratitude to fans for supporting the Fantasy Life series, emphasizing their commitment to creating engaging and memorable games for Nintendo Switch players.

This enthusiastic reception is reflected in the week’s charts, where Fantasy Life i outsold major competitors and new releases alike. Also debuting in the top five was Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered for the Nintendo Switch, published by Bandai Namco, with 26,130 units sold.

The PlayStation 5 version of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time also entered the charts with 10,730 physical copies sold, demonstrating the series' appeal across platforms. Evergreen Nintendo Switch titles continue to perform strongly, with Minecraft moving another 5,911 copies, bringing its lifetime total to nearly 3.9 million units in Japan.

Long-running favorites like Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons all maintained their momentum, each adding thousands of sales to their lifetime records.

Notably, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has now reached over 8.1 million physical copies sold in the region, solidifying its status as one of the Switch’s most popular titles. On the hardware front, the Nintendo Switch family continues to outperform its rivals.

Total Switch hardware sales (including Switch OLED Model, Switch Lite, and regular Switch) reached 24,289 units for the week.

The Switch OLED Model remains the most popular, moving 15,349 units.

In comparison, the PlayStation 5 family sold a combined 6,738 units, and Xbox Series consoles accounted for 370 units. These results confirm Nintendo Switch’s enduring dominance in the Japanese console market, bolstered by a robust catalog of first and third-party games.

As the system approaches new milestones—such as the OLED Model surpassing nine million lifetime sales—Nintendo strengthens its leadership in both hardware and software segments.

The continued success of engaging titles from developers like LEVEL-5 and Bandai Namco, alongside perennial favorites from Nintendo itself, ensures the Switch’s appeal remains strong among Japanese gamers. For deeper insights into Japanese market trends, sales milestones, and upcoming releases, stay tuned to our coverage of Nintendo news and data-driven reports from Famitsu.

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