Wed. Apr 8th, 2026

Japanese Game Charts: Mega Man Makes a Strong Debut, But Leader Prevails

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection game box art
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

In Japan, since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has consistently been a focal point in weekly gaming discussions. Interest in the console remains exceptionally high, with players keenly following not only the platform’s development but also the evolving landscape of game sales.

This enduring enthusiasm is clearly reflected in the latest weekly Famitsu sales chart for Japan. The chart offers a clear snapshot of which titles are currently capturing the most attention from the gaming community.

Japanese Game Sales Chart (March 23 – March 29):

  1. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia — 48,772 (Total: 821,687)
  2. [NS] Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection — 18,238
  3. [NS2] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park — 10,158
  4. [NS2] Mario Kart World — 7,005 (Total: 2,880,343)
  5. [NS2] Monster Hunter Stories 3 — 5,477 (Total: 53,489)
  6. [PS5] Nioh 3 — 5,265 (Total: 36,373)
  7. [NS] Pokemon FireRed / LeafGreen (Download Card) — 5,214 (Total: 11,146)
  8. [NS] Winning Post 10 2026 — 4,747
  9. [NS2] Mario Tennis Fever — 4,657 (Total: 95,632)
  10. [PS5] Winning Post 10 2026 — 4,540

The chart also features new releases, with Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection making a notable debut in second place. While a solid performance, it remained a considerable distance behind the top-selling title. This strong entry into the upper echelons of the chart highlights that the Mega Man series continues to hold significant appeal and, under the right circumstances, can still effectively vie for players’ attention in the competitive Japanese market.

Note: [NS] refers to Nintendo Switch, [NS2] refers to Nintendo Switch 2, and [PS5] refers to PlayStation 5.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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