For Two Consecutive Weeks, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tops the Japanese Video Game Ranking Charts

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to dominate the recent Japanese Video Game rankings not once, but for two consecutive weeks! Second place in the ranks for two consecutive weeks is Ring Fit Adventure.

During the August 3 to 9 period, Ghost of Tsushima is in third place, while in the August 10 to 16 period, third place rank was taken over by Sekai no Asobi Taizen 51.

About Animal Crossing: New Horizons (as Described by Nintendo)

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online* or with others beside you**, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

About Ring Fit Adventure (as Described by Nintendo)

Traverse grass-swept plains by jogging in place, attack enemies with overhead shoulder presses, and refill your health meter by striking some yoga poses. Two new accessories, the Ring-Con™ and Leg Strap, measure your real-world actions and help turn them into in-game movements. With additional minigames and customizable workout routines, Ring Fit Adventure is great escape for players of all skill levels and schedules.

In Adventure mode, defeat enemies with attacks based on real-world exercises as you traverse more than 100 levels in over 20 worlds. As you work through each level (and possibly work up a sweat), you’ll earn experience points. Between fights, you may encounter some unusual methods of transportation such as squat-powered launch pads. Then, pass around the Ring-Con and leg strap accessories and select from a few minigames: break boxes with gusts of air, craft pottery using squats, and more.

About Ghost of Tsushima (As Described by PlayStation)

STORM IS COMING

In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along their campaign to conquer the East. Tsushima Island is all that stands between mainland Japan and a massive Mongol invasion fleet led by the ruthless and cunning general, Khotun Khan. As the island burns in the wake of the first wave of the Mongol assault, samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands as one of the last surviving members of his clan. He is resolved to do whatever it takes, at any cost, to protect his people and reclaim his home. He must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to forge a new path, the path of the Ghost, and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.

About Sekai No Asobi Taizen 51 (As Described by PlayAsia)

Discover and play 51 tabletop games from around the world!

Play and discover 51 board games, tabletop games, and more all in one package—Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. This diverse collection includes games from all over the world across multiple genres, from familiar favorites like Chess to international hits like Mancala that have been around for 100s of years!

Enjoy familiar favorites and learn hidden gems from around the world in this collection of 51 board games, tabletop games and more! Whether you like to sit and strategize or rely on reflexes, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classicscontains games from across an array of genres for you to play and discover. Each game is presented with stunning detail as a dice clack and marbles glimmer.

August 3-9 Video Game Rankings

Rank System Title Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies
1 NSw Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mar-20 108,087 5,445,215
2 NSw Ring Fit Adventure October 18, 2019 66,828 1,309,424
3 PS4 Ghost of Tsushima Jul-17 32,130 330,364
4 NSw Sekai no Asobi Taizen 51 Jun-05 19,609 296,955
5 NSw Paper Mario: The Origami King Jul-17 19,089 201,597
6 PS4 Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost ON Jul-30 18,178 141,325
7 NSw Mario Kart 8 Deluxe April 28, 2017 16,863 3,080,828
8 NSw eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Yakyū 2020 Jul-09 15,451 174,481
9 PS4 Neptunia Virtual Stars Aug-06 12,331 12,331
10 PS4 eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Yakyū 2020 Jul-09 9,908 156,156
11 NSw Pokémon Sword & Shield November 15, 2019 9,847 3,690,442
12 NSw Super Smash Brothers Ultimate December 7, 2018 9,809 3,783,935
13 NSw Super Mario Party October 5, 2018 8,863 1,514,840
14 NSw Splatoon 2 July 21, 2017 8,358 3,519,058
15 NSw Minecraft June 21, 2018 7,459 1,465,795
16 NSw New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe January 11, 2019 4,558 877,102
17 NSw Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version July 25, 2019 4,552 469,960
18 NSw Tōhoku Daigaku Reika Igaku Kenkyūjo Kawashima Ryūta Kyōji Kanshū Nō o Kitaeru Otona no Nintendo Switch Training December 27, 2019 4,476 274,220
19 NSw The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild March 3, 2017 4,233 1,624,786
20 NSw Super Mario Maker 2 June 28, 2019 3,460 948,309

August 10-16 Video Game Rankings

Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies
1 NSw Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo March 20 105,983 5,551,198  
2 NSw Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo October 18, 2019 26,320 1,335,744  
3 NSw Sekai no Asobi Taizen 51 Nintendo June 5 25,245 322,200  
4 NSw Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 25,032 3,105,860  
5 NSw Paper Mario: The Origami King Nintendo July 17 20,978 222,575  
6 NSw eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Yakyū 2020 Konami July 9 16,444 190,925  
7 PS4 Ghost of Tsushima Sony Interactive Entertainment July 17 14,953 345,317  
8 NSw Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Nintendo December 7, 2018 12,673 3,796,608  
9 NSw Pokémon Sword & Shield Nintendo November 15, 2019 12,603 3,703,045  
10 NSw Super Mario Party Nintendo October 5, 2018 12,293 1,527,133  
11 NSw Splatoon 2 Nintendo July 21, 2017 11,416 3,530,474  
12 NSw Minecraft Nintendo June 21, 2018 10,245 1,476,040  
13 PS4 Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost ON Bandai Namco Entertainment July 30 10,065 151,390  
14 PS4 eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Yakyū 2020 Konami July 9 9,012 165,168  
15 NSw Tsuri Spirits Nintendo Switch Version Bandai Namco Entertainment July 25, 2019 7,215 477,175  
16 NSw New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Nintendo January 11, 2019 6,262 883,364    
17 NSw Tōhoku Daigaku Reika Igaku Kenkyūjo Kawashima Ryūta Kyōji Kanshū Nō o Kitaeru Otona no Nintendo Switch Training Nintendo December 27, 2019 5,206 279,426  
18 NSw The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo March 3, 2017 5,203 1,629,989  
19 NSw Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo June 28, 2019 4,974 953,283  
20 NSw Human: Fall Flat Teyon Japan June 28, 2018 4,915 22,239

Source: ANN (link1), ANN (link2) 

 

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