Nintendo Switch eShop Japan: Fantasy Life i Tops 2025 First-Half Sales Chart

Nintendo has released updated sales figures from the Nintendo Switch eShop, revealing Japan’s most popular digital titles for the first half of 2025.

These results provide an insightful snapshot not only of gaming preferences in the Japanese market but also highlight the continued dominance of established franchises and the impressive rise of new contenders.

Leading the chart is Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, developed by Level-5.

The highly anticipated RPG captured both the first and second positions, with its Digital Deluxe Edition narrowly outperforming the standard release.

Since its eShop debut, Fantasy Life i has garnered critical acclaim for its engaging life simulation mechanics and expansive world-building, building upon the legacy of its predecessor on the Nintendo 3DS.

The latest data affirms its status as one of the defining titles of 2025 for the Nintendo Switch in Japan. A spokesperson for Nintendo noted, in summary, that these figures represent the strength and diversity of titles resonating with Switch players across Japan, with major releases and indie surprises maintaining a vibrant marketplace on the eShop. Rounding out the top three is Super Mario Party Jamboree, which continues the Mario Party franchise's tradition of accessible multiplayer fun.

Tamagotchi Plaza, tapping into the enduring nostalgia of Bandai’s virtual pet phenomenon, makes a strong showing in fourth place, underscoring the appeal of family-friendly content on the platform. The top ten also features a compelling mix of first-party Nintendo blockbusters and third-party successes.

Mojang’s Minecraft remains a mainstay at fifth, while Nintendo’s own Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe maintain their foothold as evergreen digital purchases.

Additionally, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings Monolith Soft’s acclaimed RPG to a new audience, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD offers a high-definition revisit to a beloved platforming classic. Here is the full Top 10 ranking for Nintendo Switch eShop sales in Japan, January to June 2025: 1.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Digital Deluxe Edition 2.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 3.

Super Mario Party Jamboree 4.

Tamagotchi Plaza 5.

Minecraft 6.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center 7.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 8.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition 9.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 10.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Other notable titles filling out the Top 30 include Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, and Splatoon 3, alongside celebrated remakes such as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster. These results continue to affirm the Nintendo Switch’s unrivaled position in the Japanese home console market, well into its lifecycle.

The diverse slate of top-sellers emphasizes how the eShop platform successfully caters to a range of player interests—whether that’s returning to classics, embarking on new RPG adventures, or gathering family and friends for local multiplayer sessions.

As 2025 progresses, all eyes will be on how these and other titles shape sales trends in the lead-up to Nintendo’s next announcements.

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