Nintendo’s Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to hold its momentum in the Japanese market. According to the latest retail data from Famitsu for the week of July 6 to July 12, 2026, the title remains the highest-selling game in the region, shifting an additional 126,073 physical copies.
Since its launch on July 2, 2026, the game has accumulated total lifetime physical sales of 519,451 units. It currently leads a competitive landscape that saw several new releases hit store shelves during the same period.
Quick Facts: Japanese Retail Sales (July 6–12)
- Top Seller: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) – 126,073 units
- Top New Release: Magical Girl Witch Trials (Switch) – 21,283 units
- Hardware Leader: Switch 2 – 28,755 units
New Releases and Chart Performance
While Rhythm Heaven Groove maintained its hold on the top spot, the week saw a influx of new titles across platforms. Magical Girl Witch Trials (Switch) secured second place with 21,283 units sold. Other notable debuts included Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on PS5, which moved 17,152 units, and Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, also on PS5, with 16,092 units.
Bandai Namco’s Digimon Story: Time Stranger saw a multi-platform release, appearing at number 6 on the Switch 2 chart (15,644 units) and number 8 on the Switch chart (11,251 units). Additionally, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok saw its Switch 2 version land at number 7 with 12,544 units sold.
Hardware Sales Snapshot
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to lead hardware sales, moving 28,755 units for the week. The PlayStation 5 family followed with 11,384 units, while the legacy Switch family accounted for 8,712 units. The Xbox Series family saw 157 units sold during the same tracking period.