Famitsu Sales Chart: Success of Rhythm Heaven Groove and Switch 2 Titles in Japan

Video Game Sales in Japan According to Famitsu (August 3–16, 2026)

The authoritative Japanese publication Famitsu has published fresh data on retail video game sales in Japan for the double holiday period in the first half of August 2026.

Releases for Nintendo platforms confidently lead the charts, including the rhythm hit Rhythm Heaven Groove and an exclusive for the new Switch 2 console — Splatoon Raiders.

Top Sales for the Reporting Period:

1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 55,827 / 790,303
2. [PS5] Beast of Reincarnation – 43,010 / New
3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 32,286 / 580,612
4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 18,213 / 1,536,544
5. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 6,447 / 1,104,004
6. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 – 5,318 / 194,482
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,167 / 4,254,804
8. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 5,097 / 3,011,560
9. [NS2] Village in the Shade – 4,723 / 26,688
10. [NSW] Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou – 3,967 / 77,860

Games in the Switch family continue to demonstrate remarkable longevity in Japanese retail networks, maintaining leading positions.