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The Apothecary Diaries was the best-selling light novel of 2024, with over 1.3 million copies sold.
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Haikyuu!! had a special chapter released in 2024 that contributed to its widespread popularity.
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Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 focuses on Ayanokouji and his classmates in their second year at the Advanced Nursing 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 are different from manga in certain ways, but that doesn't mean they are of lesser quality.

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In fact, several light novels became so popular that they had to be adapted into manga. 2024 was a big year for flight novels and this was reflected in their sales. Those wondering about the most popular light novels of the year are in the right place as the best selling light novels of 2024 can be found below.
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That time I was reincarnated as slime
Copies sold: 146,347
- Release date
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October 5, 2018
- Creative
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Yasuhito Kikuchi
- Studio
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8 bits
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime is one of the most popular Isekai anime of all time, so it's no wonder it ended up among the bestsellers for 2024. The light novel sold just under 150,000 copies in the entire year. In terms of lifetime sales, the series has sold over 40 million copies.
That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime follows the story of Satoru Mikami who is reincarnated as a slime in another world. Despite his strange body, Satoru has access to a number of abilities that help them in their new adventure. Fans interested in the Isekai genre must give this anime a shot.
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Gundam Seed Freedom mobile suit
Copies sold: 193,558
Gundam SEED Freedom mobile suit
- Release date
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January 26, 2024
- Director
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Mitsuo Fukuda
- Running time
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124 minutes
- Writers
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Yoshiyuki Tomino, Hajime Yatate, Mitsuo Fukuda, Liu Goto, Chiaki Morosawa
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom is a light novel series that covers the events of the movie of the same name. Given the popularity of the Gundam franchise, it's no wonder that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom has sold nearly 200,000 copies in the entire year of 2024.

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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, remnants of the organization continue to attack Earth. So Kira Yamato is tasked with taking down these vile enemies.
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The angel next door spoils me rotten
Copies sold: 234,363
The angel next door spoils me rotten
- Final year
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November 30, 2022
- Season
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1
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten has done well in terms of sales in 2024. The light novel series has sold over 200,000 units, which is a very respectable number considering its anime adaptation was released in 2023. What sets The Angel Next apart Door Spoils Me Rotten from many light novels is that it has a lot of slice of life.
The light novel follows Amane Fujimiya, a high school student living alone. Unbeknownst to him, Mahiru Shiina, a girl from his school, lives next door. However, they will find the truth on a rainy day. Amane offers her his umbrella and she offers to help around the house in return. This is the beginning of a relationship that brings them together.
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Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian
Copies sold: 312,160
Alya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian
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July 3, 2024
- Studio
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Great Dane Kobo
- Creator
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SunSunSun
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is a light romantic comedy. Written by SunSunSun and illustrated by Momoco. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has had a great 2024 as she managed to sell 312,160 copies during the year. The numbers were boosted by the release of the anime.

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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is about a girl named Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, nicknamed Alya. Despite her angelic appearance, Alya remains aloof. She has a crush on one of her classmates, and to hide her feelings she flirts in Russian.
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Elite classroom: year 2
Copies sold: 373,167
Classroom of the elite
- Release date
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July 12, 2017
- Creative
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Shogo Kinugasa
- Studio
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Lerch
Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 is written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. This is the sequel to the popular Classroom of the Elite series of light novels. He doesn't try to do things differently than his predecessor, which is why he has maintained his popularity.
The light novel focuses on Ayanokouji and his classmates entering their second year at an advanced nursing high school. Right from the beginning, they have to prepare for crucial tests that will decide their fate.
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Haikyuu!!
Copies sold: 800,574
Haikyuu!!
- Release date
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April 5, 2014
- Creative
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Haruichi Furudate
Haikyuu is widely known for its representation of various psychological aspects of playing sports on many levels. Haikyuu!! has an anime and manga series that are both extremely popular, but also has a light novel adaptation called Haikyū!! Shōsetsusuban!! A special chapter titled Road to Paris was released in 2024. It was written by Kiyoko Hoshi and consists of 14 pages. She was included in a magazine that came out at the same time as Haikyū!! Movie: The Decisive Battle at the Junkyard.
Haikyuu!! is the captivating story of Shoyo Hinata, a volleyball player who dreams of making it to the big competition. However, they have to contend with talented opponents who are aiming for the same title.
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Pharmacy diaries
Number of copies sold: 1,350,491
Pharmacy diaries
- Release date
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October 22, 2023
- Studio
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OLM, TOHO animation studio
- Creator
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Natsu Hyuga
The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most popular series in the world. So it's no wonder it ended up as a best-selling light novel. It has sold more than 1 million copies and there is a significant difference between the first spot and the second spot.
The Apothecary Diaries follows the story of Maomao, a young and talented apothecary whose life changes after she is kidnapped and taken to the imperial back palace. She eventually meets Jinshi, which leads to the beginning of a complicated relationship full of laughter.