The Best-Selling Light Novels of 2024, Ranked

Summary

• “The Apothecary Diaries” was the best-selling light novel of 2024 with over 1.3 million copies sold.

• Haikyuu!! A special chapter was published in 2024, which contributed to its wide popularity.

• Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 focuses on Ayanokouji and his classmates' second year at Advanced Nurturing High School.

Light novels may not have the same presence in mainstream media as regular manga titles, but that doesn't mean there aren't people who love them. Light novels differ from manga in some ways, but that doesn't mean they are of lower quality.

In fact, several light novels became so popular that they had to be adapted into manga. 2024 was a big year for aviation novels, and that was reflected in their sales. If you're wondering about the most popular light novels of the year, you've come to the right place, because below you'll find the best-selling light novels of 2024.

7

This time I was reborn as a slime

Copies sold: 146,347

That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime is one of the most popular isekai anime of all time, so it's hardly surprising that it ended up among the best sellers of 2024. The light novel sold almost 150,000 copies throughout the year. In terms of lifetime sales, the series has sold over 40 million copies.

“That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime” tells the story of Satoru Mikami, who is reincarnated as a slime in another world. Despite his strange body, Satoru has a number of abilities that will help them in their new adventure. Fans interested in the Isekai genre must give this anime a chance.

6

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom

Copies sold: 193,558

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom is a light novel series that follows the events of the film of the same name. Given the popularity of the Gundam franchise, it's hardly surprising that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom sold nearly 200,000 copies in all of 2024.

Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom is set in 75 AD, one year after the Second Alliance-PLANT War. Although most of the Blue Cosmos has been destroyed, the organization's remnants continue to attack Earth. So Kira Yamato is tasked with defeating these vile enemies.

5

The angel next door spoils me like crazy

Copies sold: 234,363

“The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten” did well in terms of sales in 2024. The light novel series has sold over 200,000 copies, which is a very respectable number considering the anime adaptation will be released in 2023. What sets “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten” apart from many other light novels is that they contain many snippets of life.

The light novel is about Amane Fujimiya, a high school student living alone. Unbeknownst to him, Mahiru Shiina, a girl from his school, lives right next door. However, one rainy day they find out the truth. Amane offers her his umbrella and she offers to help around the house in return. This is the start of a relationship that brings them closer together.

4

Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian

Copies sold: 312,160

“Alya Sometimes Hiding Her Feelings in Russian” is a romantic comedy light novel series. It was written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. Alya Sometimes Hiding Her Feelings in Russian had a great 2024, selling 312,160 copies during the year. The numbers were increased by the release of the anime.

“Alya Sometimes Hiding Her Feelings in Russian” is about a girl named Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, who goes by the nickname Alya. Despite her angelic appearance, Alya remains distant. She has a crush on one of her classmates and to hide her feelings, she flirts in Russian.

3

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2

Copies sold: 373,167

Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 was written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. It is the sequel to the popular light novel series Classroom of the Elite. It doesn't try to do things differently than its predecessor, which is why it has maintained its popularity.

The light novel focuses on Ayanokouji and his classmates as they begin their second year at Advanced Nurturing High School. From the very beginning they have to prepare for important tests that will decide their fate.

2

Haikyuu!!

Copies sold: 800,574

Haikyuu is widely known for its depiction of various psychological aspects of the sport on numerous levels. Haikyuu!! has an anime and a manga series, both of which are extremely popular, but there is also a light novel adaptation called Haikyū!! Shosetssuban!! In 2024, a special chapter called Road to Paris was published. It was written by Kiyoko Hoshi and consists of 14 pages. It was included in a magazine published concurrently with Haikyū!! came out. The film: Decisive battle at the garbage dump.

Haikyuu!! is an exciting story about Shoyo Hinata, a volleyball player who dreams of making it to the big competition. However, he will have to compete against talented opponents who are aiming for the same title.

1

The pharmacist diaries

Copies sold: 1,350,491

“The Apothecary Diaries” is one of the most popular series in the world. Therefore, it is hardly surprising that it was the best-selling light novel. It has sold more than 1 million copies and there is a significant gap between first and second place.

The Apothecary Diaries tells the story of Maomao, a young and talented pharmacist whose life changes after she is kidnapped and taken to the emperor's back palace. She eventually meets Jinshi, which leads to the start of a complicated relationship filled with laughter.