As the light novel landscape continues to evolve, new official rankings reveal that new titles are crowding out long-standing favorites. At that time I was reincarnated as a slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Data Ken) met the same fate. What was once considered the most popular light novel series has lost its solid status and is no longer at the top of the industry. The question remains: who won? Did I reincarnate as a slime at that time?
When I was reincarnated as a slime, I was dethroned in Japan.
According to new official sales rankings from Reader Store, operated by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Secret of the Silent Witch overtook At that time I was reincarnated as a slime (Tenseshitara Slime Dataken) In terms of overall popularity. PR Times reported that Sony's e-book and e-comics store recently released bestseller rankings based on paid sales data from January 1 to October 31, 2025.
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At that time I was reincarnated as a slime Following the light novel category, it also took second place in the male manga category. In the latter, he was dethroned. Secret of the Silent WitchWritten by Yoroku Matsuri and illustrated by Nanna Fujimi. Reader Store noted: Secret of the Silent Witch After being animated, it was able to take first place in the light novel category, just like the manga. Tadashi Hisaho water attribute wizard It also followed a similar trajectory, taking fourth place after its own animated adaptation in 2025.
Here's a detailed description of the top five positions: light novel category:
- 1st place: 『Silent Witch』 (KADOKAWA) by Matsuri Yoroku (author), Nanna Fujimi (illustrator)
- 2nd place: “Then I Was Reincarnated as a Slime” by Fuse (author) and Mitz Vah (illustrator) (Micro Magazine)
- 3rd place: 『Apothecary's Monologue』 by Natsu Hinata and Touko Shino (illustrator) (Published by: Imajika Infos, Released by: Shufunotomosha)
- 4th place: Tadashi Hisaho (author), Hide Amano (illustrator), 『Water Property Wizard』 (TO Books)
- 5th place: 『A country old man becomes a swordsman: I was just a country swordsman, but successful students won't let me go』 – Shigeru Sagazaki (writer), Tetsuhiro Nabeshima (illustrator) (Square Enix)
The fact that a relative newcomer was able to bring down a beloved isekai. At that time I was reincarnated as a slime There was great disappointment among fans. Since its debut in 2013, the light novel has firmly established itself in the hearts of readers and has become a staple, including being adapted into anime and manga. It is a unique combination of sincere storytelling and humor. At that time I was reincarnated as a slime It helped shape the landscape of modern isekai and made fans understandably disappointed. For the most part, witnessing change is a reminder of how quickly things can change in the light novel world.
fuse At that time I was reincarnated as a slime It follows the life of Satoru Mikami, a 37-year-old office worker who was brutally murdered but reincarnated as the weakest slime in a fantasy world. From there, the story unfolds as Satoru grows into one of the most powerful monsters in this fantastic world. On the other hand, Lee So-ra Secret of the Silent Witch It was originally serialized as a novel in Shosetsukani Naro in 2020, but was later published in light novel format with illustrations by Fujimi in June 2021. It also received a manga adaptation drawn by Tobi Tana, which began serialization on the B's Log manga website in July 2021. The story follows Monica Everett, a young sorceress who is the only person in the kingdom who can use enchanted magic. Although she is incredibly talented and has even defeated the Black Dragon, her lack of confidence and extreme shyness limit her potential.
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Winners in other categories
Reader Store also provided detailed summaries of other categories. they:
new comics
- 1st place: 『Fable The Third Secret』 by Katsuhisa Minami (Kodansha)
- 2nd place: “Belle Poupee's Super Engagement ~ The doll princess said she wasn't her type, but when she stopped resisting, the prince became her lover. So adorable! ~ (manga)” by Asaki Asagiri (original work), Selene (original illustrations and manga) (Square Enix)
- 3rd place: “Stepmother's Wisdom” (Alphapolis) by Sora Honoki (comic), Mamenosuke Fujimaru (novel), Tooru (original work)
- 4th place: 『Demon King Ichi』 (Shueisha) by Nishiosamu (original work), Shiro Usazaki (illustration)
- 5th place: “Villains are unwavering” – Nina Akabane (comic), Hachi Hachi (original work), Kaoru Haruno (character design) (KADOKAWA)
female cartoon
- 1st place: “The Pharmacist's Monologue” – Natsu Hinata (original work), Neko Kurage (illustrator), Ikki Nanao (story writer), Touko Shino (character design) (Square Enix)
- 2nd place: 『Apothecary's Monologue Nekoneko's Harem Mystery Note』 (Shogakukan) by Natsu Hinata (original author), Sanro Kurata (illustrator), Touko Shino (character design)
- 3rd place: “Silent Witch: Secret of the Silent Witch” by Santobi (writer), Matsuri Iku (original work), Nanna Fujimi (character design) (KADOKAWA)
- 4th place: “Hyouka” by Yumi Tamura (Shogakukan)
- 5th place: Shiraume Nazuna (author), Makiburo (author), Mai Murasaki (author) 『The Lie Heroine's Revenge for the Reincarnated Death Row Prisoner Inside the Villainess』 (Ichijinsha)
male cartoon
- 1st place: ‘Kingdom’ by Yasuhisa Hara (Shueisha)
- 2nd place: Fuse (original work), Taiki Kawakami (manga), Mitsuba (others) (Kodansha) 『That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime』
- 3rd place: “Only I level up” – DUBU (REDICE STUDIO) (illustration), Chu Gong (original work) (Pick Comics)
- 4th place: 『Freyren's Funeral』 by Kanehito Yamada (original work), Tsukasa Abe (illustration) (Shogakukan)
- 5th place: “Medalist” by Ikada Tsurumai (Kodansha)
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Comics read vertically
- 1st place: “The exiled wizard gains power with the strongest multiplication magic ~My magic skill is not +20, but x20~” – Shusui Murakami (original work), Yuuki Inuma (story), Asami Suzu (story), Booklist Star Studio (illustration) (Booklist Star STUDIO)
- 2nd place: “The strongest Tamer who returned from another world, that friend is his childhood friend” – Sky Farm (original work), Meidoin Hebun (storyboard), BooklistaSTUDIO (illustration) (booklistaSTUDIO)
- 3rd place: “A retired old sage sets out on a heartbreaking journey when his beloved disciple is exiled ~ I planned on a slow life journey, but somehow I ended up becoming the world's strongest teacher and student ~” – Aozora Akana (original work), Wakana Kuraguchi (story), Palette (illustration), iLab (illustration), Konase (illustration) (booklistaSTUDIO)
- 4th place: “Skill Taker of Another World Domination” Yusura Kankitsu (original work), Hagane Tsurugi (character design), Yotaro Nekobako (story composition), booklistaSTUDIO (illustrations) (booklistaSTUDIO)
- 5th place: “I tried to get her, but it was already a mess!” Izumi Sawano (original work), BAON (storyboard), Akari Yoda (character design) (booklistaSTUDIO)
novel
- 1st place: 『National Treasure』 by Shuichi Yoshida (Asahi Shimbun)
- 2nd place: Mikito Chinen (author) 『Takao Amakura Case File』 (Jitsukyo no Nipponsha)
- 3rd place: Chinen Mikito (author) 『Takao Amakura's Detective Chart』 (Jitsukyo no Nipponsha)
- 4th place: “Kafune” by Akiko Abe (Kodansha)
- 5th place: Chohei Kanbayashi’s 『Battle Fairy Yukikaze』 (Hayakawa Publishing)
