Pokemon Sword And Shield Sweeps The Video Game Bestseller Charts At Major Japanese Retailers

On July 12, 2019, Pokemon Sword and Shield pre-orders officially kicked off in Japan, and it seems it’s off to a very great start.

On Amazon Japan, 6 out of 10 bestselling video game products are Pokemon Sword and Shield products. Coming in at No. 1 is the Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition:

1. Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
2. Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
3. Pokemon Sword [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
4. PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
5. Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition + Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
6. Super Mario Maker 2
7. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
8. Pokemon Shield [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
9. PSV: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
10. Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition + Pokemon Sword [Amazon Japan Exclusive]

Things are not looking as great at Yodobashi Camera, but the Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition is still holding its No. 1 spot:

1. Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
2. PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
3. Sony PlayStation 4 1TB
4. Super Mario Maker 2
5. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
6. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
7. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
8. Sony PlayStation 4 Premium Wireless Headphones
9. PS4 Compatible DualShock USB Wireless Adapter
10. ELECOM MicroUSB Cable

That said, the game is doing well at Rakuten Books:

1. Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
2. Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
3. Pokemon Sword [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
4. Pokemon Sword
5. Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack
6. PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
7. Pokemon Shield
8. Pokemon Shield [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
9. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con(L) Neon Blue/(R) Neon Red
10. Super Mario Maker 2

Please keep in mind all information in this article was taken as of July 13, 2019 Pacific Time / July 14 Japan Standard Time.

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