The Testament of Sister New Devil [LN]

[Skyterror3381]

Given the cover and content, it’s not exactly something that people want to be seen buying, or with lol. Hence, digital-version preference by the readers.

[superior13]

Originally Posted by Xftg123

Looks like Shinmai's last volume didn't do well...

Spoiler for LN Volume Rankings:

24.　*3,963　**3,963　Around 40 Shachiku no Golem Master Vol.3

25.　*3,877　**3,877　Shinmai Maou no Testament Vol.12

26.　*3,558　**3,558　Kokuyou ni Michibikarete Ai wo Mitsuketa Otoko no Hanashi

That only took into account sales for the first day. (The week closed on the first) When sales from the 2nd-8th are included it sold 12,222 physical copies. That puts it ahead of volume 11 and just under volume 10 for "first week sales". As others have said, the digital sales is where Shinmai really makes its money.

[Gaizafaiz]

What's the total sales of the light novel from Volume 1 till 12? Including both physical and digital.

[amtro]

2,3 million

[AP24]

Originally Posted by amtro

2,3 million

This is the number of physical copies of LN and manga volumes in circulation. Digital sales are never announced.

[Gaizafaiz]

Originally Posted by AP24

This is the number of physical copies of LN and manga volumes in circulation. Digital sales are never announced.

Ooh, then what's the number for the it's light novel sales only?

[AP24]

Originally Posted by Gaizafaiz

Ooh, then what's the number for the it's light novel sales only?

Don't know. For every series, LN and manga sales are always counted together in total circulation number.

[Gaizafaiz]

Originally Posted by AP24

Don't know. For every series, LN and manga sales are always counted together in total circulation number.

I see. So that explains stuff. Thx.

[amtro]

Originally Posted by AP24

This is the number of physical copies of LN and manga volumes in circulation. Digital sales are never announced.

That's the grand total sales for the LN. Manga is not counted.

[AP24]

Originally Posted by amtro

That's the grand total sales for the LN. Manga is not counted.

No, manga is included and they only announce total copies in circulation, not total sales. That's how it is for every LN series that has manga adaptation.

[amtro]

That info was in the stream you didn't watch tho. How can you be so sure?

[Royalknightftw]

Wow, even DxD a series which has got 4th season and 25 volumes only has 4 millions something of total sell, while Shinmai could reach 2 millions with half of the total volume of dxd. Never thought Shimai could sell so well

[AP24]

Originally Posted by amtro

That info was in the stream you didn't watch tho. How can you be so sure?

It's sort of like general knowledge for LN fans. If they said "original work has x million copies in print", that doesn't really refer to just LN copies only.

[Lex79]

Originally Posted by Royalknightftw

Wow, even DxD a series which has got 4th season and 25 volumes only has 4 millions something of total sell, while Shinmai could reach 2 millions with half of the total volume of dxd. Never thought Shimai could sell so well

So basically Shinmai sells as much as DxD? That surprises me. Maybe pushing the ecchi so much paid off in the end.

[AP24]

Originally Posted by Lex79

So basically Shinmai sells as much as DxD? That surprises me. Maybe pushing the ecchi so much paid off in the end.

No, because for Shinmai half of the total number is from the manga since the manga sold as much as the LN. For DxD, the LN makes up most of the total number as the manga doesn't sell as well as the LN. By my estimate, Shinmai LN volumes on average sold half of how much DxD volumes sold on average which is consistent with Oricon's results.

[Lex79]

Originally Posted by AP24

No, because for Shinmai half of the total number is from the manga since the manga sold as much as the LN. For DxD, the LN makes up most of the total number as the manga doesn't sell as well as the LN. By my estimate, Shinmai LN volumes on average sold half of how much DxD volumes sold on average which is consistent with Oricon's results.

Thanks for the clarification.

[amtro]

Originally Posted by AP24

It's sort of like general knowledge for LN fans. If they said "original work has x million copies in print", that doesn't really refer to just LN copies only.

At no point does "Original work" include derivative works such as manga and anime. It means the source, only the source and nothing but the source.
In addition Shinmai has sold 2,3 million over 12 volumes, consistently ranks highly in sales and creates a hell of a lot more threads on Japanese boards.
While interest in DxD has fizzled out over the years and it has sold 4,4 mill over 25 volumes and like 5 SS volumes.

[Royalknightftw]

Originally Posted by amtro

At no point does "Original work" include derivative works such as manga and anime. It means the source, only the source and nothing but the source.
In addition Shinmai has sold 2,3 million over 12 volumes, consistently ranks highly in sales and creates a hell of a lot more threads on Japanese boards.
While interest in DxD has fizzled out over the years and it has sold 4,4 mill over 25 volumes and like 5 SS volumes.

So, Shinmai creates a lot of threads in Japanese boards ?. Wow, i mean i like Shinmai, but lorewise and character wise there isn't much to talk about, is there?

[amtro]

Shinmai creates a lot of arguing, more like.

[The 48th Ronin]

Originally Posted by amtro

In addition Shinmai has sold 2,3 million over 12 volumes, consistently ranks highly in sales and creates a hell of a lot more threads on Japanese boards.
While interest in DxD has fizzled out over the years and it has sold 4,4 mill over 25 volumes and like 5 SS volumes.

I'm not surprised. Cockblocking can only go to a certain extent before it gets too tiring. Sex sells, as the saying goes.