Oricon has revealed the Blu-ray/DVD package sales ranking in Japan for the first week of Summer-2024, and the results have generated excitement among romantic comedy fans. First up is “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”with 4564 copies sold, narrowly beating “Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”which accumulated 4,362 copies.
“Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!” take the lead
Produced by A-1 Pictures“Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!” has captured the attention of viewers with its unique plot that follows the life of Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a young man who considers himself a “background character” in his own school environment. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself involved in the romantic problems of three girls, each fighting for their own place in a story where they seem destined to lose. This premise, full of humor and endearing moments, has resonated strongly with fans of romantic comedies.
The impact of “Makeine” has not only been limited to physical sales, but has also taken the digital market by storm. According to a recent report on the franchise's official Twitter account, digital sales for July were impressive, seeing the light novels exceed sales by more than 10 times the previous month. But that's not all, since in August, growth continued, reaching 25 times June sales, consolidating its success on the digital platform. With this meteoric rise, “Makeine” has managed to occupy 82% of the total sales of its publisher, GaGaGa Bunko, and has broken historical records within it.establishing itself as the title with the highest monthly sales in digital format.
“Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” is not far behind
Although it came in second place in Blu-ray/DVD sales, “Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian”, produced by Doga Kobo, has not gone unnoticed. This anime presents a story centered on Alya Kujou, a young woman of Russian-Japanese origins who begins to show her affection towards her classmate, Masachika Kuze, in her native language, Russian, believing that he cannot understand her. However, what he doesn't know is that Masachika perfectly understands everything he says. The comical yet sweet dynamic between the leads has captured the hearts of fans, who enjoy the growing romantic tension and misunderstandings between them.
Doga Kobo, known for his work in animes with a strong focus on humor and romance, has achieved with “Roshidere” a work full of charm that combines the fun of a romantic comedy with cultural touches thanks to references to the Russian language. As the relationship between Alya and Masachika evolves, the story offers emotional moments that perfectly complement the light tone of the series.
Summer-2024 has witnessed fierce competition between these two franchises, both competing for the public's attention within the same genre. While “Makeine” has taken the lead in physical sales, its unprecedented digital success has boosted its popularity even further. On the other hand, “Roshidere” has built a solid fan base thanks to its refreshing approach and charming characters.
The battle between these two romantic comedies reflects the high interest that this genre generates among anime fans in Japan, especially during the summer seasons, when many look for light and entertaining series. The production of A-1 Pictures has achieved great impact in various formats, while Doga Kobo continues to consolidate its position as one of the most beloved animation studios by the followers of this type of stories.
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