Oricon has revealed the Blu-ray/DVD package sales
rankings in Japan for the first week of Summer-2024, and the results have
generated excitement among rom-com fans. In first place is “ Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ” with 4,564
copies sold, narrowly beating out “ Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her
Feelings in Russian ” which racked up
4,362 copies.
“Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!” takes the lead
Produced by A-1 Pictures , “Makeine:
Too Many Losing Heroines!” has captured viewers’ attention 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 becomes 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, filled with 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 swept the digital market. According to a
recent report on the franchise’s official Twitter account, digital sales in
July were impressive, with light novels outselling the previous month by more
than 10 times. But that’s not all, as in August, growth continued,
reaching 25 times June’s 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 the same , 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 in Blu-ray/DVD sales, Doga
Kobo’s “Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” has not gone
unnoticed. This anime features a story centered on Alya
Kujou, a young girl of Russian-Japanese origins who begins to show her
affection towards her classmate, Masachika Kuze, in her native Russian,
believing that he cannot understand her. However, what she does not
know is that Masachika perfectly understands everything she says. The
comedic yet sweet dynamic between the protagonists has captured the hearts of
fans, who enjoy the growing romantic tension and misunderstandings between
them.
Doga Kobo, known for his work on anime with a strong
focus on humor and romance, has created a charming work with “Roshidere” 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 seen fierce competition between these
two franchises, both vying for audience 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 season, when many are looking for light and
entertaining series. A-1 Pictures' production has achieved a great
impact in various formats, while Doga Kobo continues to consolidate its
position as one of the most beloved animation studios by fans of this
type of stories.
Source: Yaraon!
