Pokémon Pokopia Dominates Japanese Game Sales Charts for Third Consecutive Week

Pokémon Pokopia Secures Third Consecutive Week at No.1 in Japan’s Famitsu Sales Charts The latest Japanese physical game sales data, published by industry mainstay Famitsu, confirms that Pokémon Pokopia has once again secured the top position in Japan’s charts for the week of March 16th to March 22nd, 2026. Developed by Game Freak and released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, this block-based adventure title continues to captivate players, moving 114,515 boxed units in the reporting period. This achievement pushes Pokémon Pokopia’s total physical sales to a remarkable 772,915 units, reaffirming the enduring popularity of the Pokémon franchise in the Japanese market. Noticeably, Pokémon Pokopia’s lead is a significant one, with second place going to Crimson Desert, the week’s only new Top 10 entry. The open-world action blockbuster from Pearl Abyss debuted with 31,108 units sold on PlayStation 5, underscoring the high demand for fresh AAA experiences in Japan. The remainder of the top five includes titles familiar to Switch and Switch 2 users: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection sold 10,294 copies, bringing its cumulative sales to 48,012; Mario Kart World added another 8,276 units to its long-running success, reaching an extraordinary 2,873,338 sold; meanwhile, Mario Tennis Fever continued its strong showing with 7,833 sold, totaling 90,975 since release. Resident Evil Requiem, released for PlayStation 5 and charting at sixth place, added 6,652 to its lifetime tally, now at 198,271 copies. Other notable entries this week include the download card version of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, which climbed into the Top 10 with 5,872 units sold on the original Nintendo Switch. Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons also maintained their perennial presence on the chart, with Animal Crossing simultaneously represented on both Switch 1 and the new Switch 2 Edition. On the hardware front, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to lead Japanese console sales, moving 81,518 units for the week and nearing a milestone total of nearly 4.9 million lifetime sales. Nintendo’s first-generation Switch family also performed strongly, selling a combined 18,751 units across the OLED, standard, and Lite models. In comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 5 line collectively sold 14,119 units, with the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition being the second-best selling individual console of the week at 8,658 units. Breakdown of Weekly Top 5 Games (16th–22nd March, 2026): 1. Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) – 114,515 units (772,915 total) 2. Crimson Desert (PS5) – 31,108 units (new entry) 3. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2) – 10,294 units (48,012 total) 4. Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 8,276 units (2,873,338 total) 5. Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) – 7,833 units (90,975 total) As highlighted in Famitsu’s latest report, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 titles continue to dominate physical software sales in Japan, with classic franchises and innovative new releases alike driving strong consumer demand. Quoting from the publication’s summary, the overall trend remains clear: “Pokémon Pokopia retains a formidable grip on first place as Nintendo maintains its dominance in both software and hardware markets.” For industry watchers, these results further demonstrate the staying power of Nintendo’s platform ecosystem and the broad appeal of its first-party software. As the Switch 2 heads toward 5 million lifetime sales and top titles continue to deliver robust numbers, Japan’s gaming market looks set for another competitive year.