Top 10 Best-Selling Console Games in Japan

Japan’s gaming market remains one of the most fascinating in the world, with a unique mix of family-friendly Nintendo titles, PlayStation blockbusters, and long-lasting evergreen games.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 best-selling physical (package) games in Japan for April 2025, based on sales data from Famitsu.

🏆 Japan Game Sales Ranking – April 2025 (Physical Copies Only)

Rank	Title	Platform	Release Date	Units Sold (Apr)
1	Monster Hunter Wilds	PS5	28-Feb-25	797,859
2	Super Mario Party Jamboree	Switch	17-Oct-24	317,000
3	OVER REQUIEMZ	Switch	17-Apr-25	7,286
4	Minecraft	Switch	21-Jun-18	5,074
5	Animal Crossing: New Horizons	Switch	20-Mar-20	4,642
6	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Switch	28-Apr-17	4,138
7	Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deluxe Edition	Switch	17-Apr-25	3,838
8	Xenoblade X Definitive Edition	Switch	20-Mar-25	3,084
9	Nintendo Switch Sports	Switch	29-Apr-22	2,664
10	Donkey Kong Returns HD	Switch	16-Jan-25	2,545

📊 Source: Famitsu Weekly Game Sales, April 2025
Note: Digital sales not included.

🔍 Highlights from April 2025

🆕 New Entries

OVER REQUIEMZ (Switch) debuted at #3 — a strong opening for this dramatic RPG.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deluxe Edition entered the top 10 — Sanrio fans show up!
Xenoblade X: Definitive Edition continues to perform well a month after release.

🔁 Evergreen Performers

Minecraft, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Animal Crossing are still strong sellers years after release, showing the power of Nintendo’s evergreen strategy.

🔥 Chart Dominator

Monster Hunter Wilds remains unstoppable, holding the #1 spot for a third month since its release on PS5. Its loyal fanbase and deep content keep sales high.

🧠 What Makes the Japanese Market Unique?

Switch titles dominate due to the console's family-friendly and portable appeal.
Long-tail hits like Animal Crossing and Mario Kart consistently outperform newer but niche games.
Character brand power matters: Hello Kitty, Donkey Kong, and Xenoblade maintain strong cultural traction in Japan.

📌 Final Thoughts

April 2025 was a month of consistency, with a few exciting new releases entering the scene.
We’ll be watching in the coming months to see how long Monster Hunter Wilds holds the throne, and what surprises the summer gaming season may bring!

✨ Stay tuned for the May rankings, and follow us for more insights into Japanese gaming trends.

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