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Famitsu software sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of October 5, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] – 23,411 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 14,527 / 1,080,343 3. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 13,801 / NEW 4. [NS2] Dragon Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 7,314 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Famitsu software sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 28, 2026 are as follows: 1. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 63,013 / NEW 2. [PS5] Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – 18,724 / NEW 3. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 15,894 / 1,065,816 4. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave –...
Famitsu software sales (9/21/26 – 9/27/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 21, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Derby Stallion 2 – 29,336 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 27,309 / 1,049,922 3. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 26,728 / 153,859 4. [PS5] Silent Hill: Townfall – 13,596 / NEW 5. [NS2]...
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top, Village in the Shade has a strong debut
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove kept up its pace last month, coming out on top once again. For new games, Nippon Ichi Software’s Village in the Shade did well with nearly 30,000 copies sold. Below is the full list of...
Famitsu software sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 14, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 127,131 / NEW 2. [NS2] Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter – 24,724 / NEW 3. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 22,568 / 1,022,613 4. [PS5] Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter –...
Famitsu software sales (9/7/26 – 9/13/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 7, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 24,756 / 1,000,045 2. [PS5] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 19,654 / 96,184 3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 8,163 / 656,692 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 7,607 /...
Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Surpasses 1 Million Boxed Units Sold
It just keeps going. Famitsu has posted the latest data for boxed sales in Japan, and it's Rhythm Heaven Groove that takes the top spot once again. Not only that, but consistent sales have now put the Switch game at over 1 million total boxed sales in the region. Pretty neat. Onimusha: Way of the...
Famitsu software sales (8/31/26 – 9/6/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 31, 2026 are as follows: 1. [PS5] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 76,530 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 29,360 / 975,289 3. [NS2] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 19,499 / NEW 4. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 10,267 / 648,529 5. [NSW]...
Famitsu software sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 24, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 34,688 / 945,929 2. [NS2] Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 27,604 / NEW 3. [PS5] Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 – 12,691 / NEW 4. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 11,891 /...
Famitsu software sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 17, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 37,402 / 911,241 2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 13,224 / 626,371 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 12,558 / 1,574,773 4. [NS2] Steins;Gate Reboot – 7,613 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Japanese Charts: Nintendo's Trio Of 2026 Smash Hits Keep It On Top
Spla-BOOM. The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and thanks to consistently strong sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove, Splatoon Raiders, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo has found itself once again dominating the top ten. The main newcomer this week is STEINS;GATE...
Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026 are as follows: August 3 – August 9 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 55,827 / 790,303 2. [PS5] Beast of Reincarnation – 43,010 / NEW 3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 32,286 / 580,612 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living...
Japanese Charts: Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat. Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August. Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise,...
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026. Two Nintendo games had massive debuts during the month. Rhythm Heaven Groove sold close to 700,000 physical copies at retail while Splatoon Raiders wasn’t far off from 500,000 units. Below is the full list of...
Famitsu software sales (7/27/26 – 8/2/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 27, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 73,542 / 548,226 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 59,884 / 734,476 3. [NS2] Village in the Shade – 21,965 / NEW 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 18,306 / 1,518,331 5....
Video: European eShop highlights – July 2026
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from July 2026. Some of the highlighted titles include Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Here’s the new video: July 2026 Highlights Video Keep track of...
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers August 2026 – Mario Kart World at over 15 million, Tomodachi Life at nearly 8 million, more
Nintendo’s August 2026 financial results have provided the latest update on million seller games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders were recently releases, but did not make the list. Both are likely beyond the million mark, but launched after the reporting...
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2026
A new month started up today. Now that we’re in August, we want to know what you’ve been playing. Do you have your hooks set in Splatoon Raiders? Have you been trying out other new releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition or Rhythm Heaven Groove? No matter the case, let us...
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 20, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 474,684 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 78,355 / 674,592 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 23,468 / 1,500,025 4. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 – 7,227 /...
Rhythm Heaven Groove review: Nintendo’s musical paradise makes a much needed return
A triumphant comeback for a series that has been gone for far too long
Rhythm Heaven Groove Producer Declined Offers To Make Similar Games Due To His "Indebtedness" To Nintendo
Gotta have faith. Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada (known professionally as Tsunku) has stated that he declined offers to make similar games due to his "indebtedness" to Nintendo, remaining convinced that the company would want to make a new entry. This comes via a blog post...
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 13, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 76,786 / 596,237 2. [PS5] eBaseball: Pro Spirit 2026 – 20,661 / NEW 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 18,608 / 1,476,557 4. [NSW] Kyoto Xanadu – 15,431 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Tsunku shares emotional story behind Rhythm Heaven Groove and why he stayed loyal to Nintendo
After 11 years without a new entry, the Rhythm Heaven series finally returned with Rhythm Heaven Groove, which launched for Nintendo Switch on July 2. The release also marked the return of Japanese musician, composer, and producer Tsunku, who worked with Nintendo once again after creating the music...
Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Maintains Its Solid Lead
Groove Armada. The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and Rhythm Heaven Groove has once again taken the top spot with another 76,786 copies sold. There are a few newcomers again this week, including eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 on the PS5 along with Kyoto Xanadu, 70s-style Robot...
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