Makeine and Roshidere dominate Summer-2024 sales

Oricon has revealed the Blu-ray/DVD package sales ranking in Japan for the first week of Summer-2024, and the results have generated excitement among fans of romantic comedies. In first place is "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!", with 4564 copies sold, narrowly surpassing "Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian", which accumulated 4362 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, full of 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 taken the digital market by storm. According to a recent report on the franchise's official Twitter account, digital sales in July were impressive, with light novels surpassing the previous month's sales by more than 10 times. But that's not all, since in August, the growth continued, reaching 25 times June 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 it, 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 place in Blu-ray/DVD sales, "Roshidere: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian," produced by Doga Kobo, has not gone unnoticed. This anime presents a story centered on Alya Kujou, a young woman of Russian-Japanese origins who begins to show her affection towards her classmate, Masachika Kuze, in her native language, Russian, believing that he cannot understand her. What he doesn't know, however, is that Masachika understands everything he says perfectly. 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 in anime with a strong focus on humor and romance, has achieved with "Roshidere" a work full of charm 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 witnessed fierce competition between these two franchises, both vying to capture the attention of audiences within the same genre. While "Makeine" has taken the lead in physical sales, its unprecedented digital success has propelled 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 seasons, when many are looking for light and entertaining series. The 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 story.

Source: Yaraon!