The Japanese retail market saw a significant influx of new titles during the week of September 14-20, 2026, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave leading the pack. The latest data from Famitsu confirms the title moved 127,131 units in its opening week, comfortably securing the top spot on the charts.
Following the leader, Trails in the Sky 2nd demonstrated strong cross-platform appeal, appearing at second place on the Nintendo Switch and fourth on the PlayStation 5. The week also saw the arrival of Marvel's Wolverine, which debuted at fifth place on the PS5 with 20,039 copies sold. Other notable new entries included Another Eden Begins, which charted twice across different Switch versions, and Le Mirage Mystique.
While new releases occupied the top of the list, long-running titles continued to maintain a presence. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains a powerhouse, holding third place with total lifetime sales now exceeding 1 million copies. Similarly, evergreen titles like Minecraft and Mario Kart World continue to appear in the top 20, reflecting the steady demand for established franchises in the Japanese market.
