Famitsu Japan Software Sales (July 6–12): Rhythm Heaven Groove Stays on Top With 126,073 Copies, Magical Girl Witch Trial Opens at No. 2 With 21,283

Nintendo Switch dominates the latest Japanese software sales as multiple new releases debut in the top 10

Thread

Rhythm Heaven Groove remained Japan's best-selling physical game during the week of July 6–12, 2026.

Rhythm Heaven Groove has once again claimed the top spot in Japan’s weekly physical software sales, according to the latest Famitsu chart covering July 6 to July 12, 2026.

The Nintendo Switch title sold 126,073 copies during the week, pushing its lifetime sales to 519,451 units and comfortably leading the rankings.

Nintendo Switch dominates the latest Famitsu rankings

Nintendo platforms accounted for most of the week’s best-selling games, with Magical Girl Witch Trial debuting in second place with 21,283 copies, followed by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which added 20,827 sales to reach 1.45 million lifetime units.

Pokemon Pokopia has surpassed 1 million lifetime physical sales on Nintendo Switch 2.

Among other notable debuts, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced opened at No. 4 on PS5 with 17,152 copies, while Echoes of Aincrad followed in fifth with 16,092 units. Digimon Story: Time Stranger also had a strong launch, appearing on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch charts with 15,644 and 11,251 copies, respectively.

Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives continued to perform steadily, with Pokemon Pokopia surpassing 1.08 million lifetime sales and Mario Kart World nearing the 3 million milestone. The latest rankings further highlight Nintendo’s continued dominance in Japan’s physical software market.

Verified since 2024 Senior Content Writer

Martha Pierce is a Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart bringing a production-side perspective to entertainment journalism. Her coverage examines development pipelines, network strategies, streaming wars, and award-season positioning across major studios and streaming platforms.

THREAD

Share your take. All comments are held for review before appearing.

Be the first to share your thoughts.