Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to dominate the Japanese retail market, holding the top spot on the charts for the week of July 13–19 with an additional 76,786 units sold. The title is closing in on the 600,000 mark, cementing its status as a major success for Nintendo this summer.
The week saw a flurry of new releases, with Konami’s eBaseball: Pro Spirit 2026 leading the newcomers at second place with 20,661 copies sold on the PlayStation 5. Nihon Falcom also saw a solid performance for Kyoto Xanadu -Ōka Genbu-, which landed at #4 on the Switch and #5 on the PS5, proving the enduring appeal of the developer’s niche RPG offerings.
Elsewhere on the charts, evergreen hits continue to show impressive longevity. Tomodachi Life remains a staple in third place, boasting a massive lifetime total of over 1.47 million copies. Meanwhile, long-running titles such as Minecraft and Splatoon 3 maintain their presence in the top 20, highlighting the consistent demand for established franchises alongside the week's fresh software launches.
