Mario Kart World Leads Physical Sales in Japan with the Switch 2
The weekly Famitsu report on the video game market in Japan reveals the top-selling titles and consoles from December 15 to 21, 2025. The data confirms Nintendo's solid dominance in the territory, with its new console and flagship franchises at the top of the ranking. 🏆
The podium of best-selling video games
No surprises, Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2 solidifies its position in first place. The title sold 115,729 copies in that single week, bringing its cumulative total to over 2.57 million units. The Pokémon saga demonstrated its power with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which took second and third place with its two editions for the different generations of Switch consoles.
Details of the top three software:- First place: Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - 115,729 copies sold.
- Second place: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Original Switch) - 72,820 copies.
- Third place: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2) - 54,096 copies.
The transition to the new generation of consoles in Japan is rolling along, literally, with a kart in the lead.
Other standout titles in the ranking
The list continues to show the strong attachment of the Japanese market to Nintendo games. Kirby Air Riders and the local classic Momotaro Dentetsu 2, both for the Switch 2, secured fourth and fifth place. The rest of the top ten included recent releases and long-lasting hits that continue to attract players.
Games in the top ten:- Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) with 49,220 units.
- Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru (Switch 2) with 26,323 units.
- Others like Donkey Kong Bananza, Minecraft, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Total dominance in hardware sales
The console landscape reflects the same trend. The Nintendo Switch 2 was, by a wide margin, the best-selling platform, exceeding 221,000 units in the analyzed week. The original Switch family still maintains significant sales, while PlayStation 5 placed in a distant third position. These numbers underscore the huge demand generated by Nintendo's new console during the holiday season. 🎮