Industry Aug 6, 2026

‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Comic Vol. 17 Tops Japan Book Hot 100 as Works by the Late Keigo Higashino Chart in Wake of Author’s Passing

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Last week's No. 1, Chuya Koyama's final volume of Uchu Kyoudai (Space Brothers), swaps places with the new chart-topper at No. 2.

Originally published by Billboard
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The 17th volume of "The Apothecary Diaries" has reached the top position on the Japan Book Hot 100 chart. This marks a shift in the rankings, with the previous number one, the final volume of Keigo Higashino's work, now at number two. Works by the late author Keigo Higashino have charted following his passing. Originally reported by Billboard.