Don't call it a comeback (yet), but for the third week in a row, PlayStation 3 software sits atop Japan's bestsellers list. Last week it was Resident Evil 5; the week before: Yakuza 3. This week?
Musou Orochi Z, the latest crossover from Koei and Omega Force that blends the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, as they're known in the West. Musou Orochi Z knocks down last week's champ to the number two spot, with Resident Evil 5 moving another 61,000 copies on the PS3.
Other new debuts include the three-dimensional puzzler Rittai Picross and the Wii rehash of Pikmin 2. Resistance: Retribution manages to crack the top ten, thanks to strength of the PSP and the fact that the Resistance series actually sells pretty well overseas.
Far less impressive was the Japanese debut of Sonic and the Black Knight.
01. Musou Orochi Z (PS3) - 112,000 / NEW
02. Resident Evil 5 (PS3) - 61,000 / 381,000
03. Rittai Picross (DS) - 38,000 / NEW
04. Mario & Luigi RPG3!!! (DS) - 38,000 / 389,000
05. Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid (PSP) - 33,000 / 316,000
06. Wii de Asobu: Pikmin 2 (Wii) - 29,000 / NEW
07. Yakuza 3 (PS3) - 24,000 / 449,000
08. Seventh Dragon (DS) - 22,000 / 102,000
09. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) - 16,000 / 484,000
10. Resistance: Retribution (PSP) - 16,000 / NEW
11. Aibou DS (DS)
12. Resident Evil 5 (360)
13. Tokimeki Memorial: Girl's Side: 1st Love Plus (DS)
14. Wii Fit (Wii)
15. Annie no Atelier: Sera Shima no Renkijutsushi (DS)
16. Rhythm Tengoku Gold (DS)
17. Taiko no Tatsujin Wii (Wii)
18. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
19. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2009 (PSP)
20. Galaxy Angel II: Eigou Kaiki no Koku (PS2)
21. One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Episode 2 - Mezameru Yuusha (Wii)
22. World Soccer Winning Eleven 2009 (PS2)
23. Wagamama Fashion Girls Mode (DS)
24. Shounen Sunday x Shounen Magazine Nettou! Dream Nine (DS)
25. Pokémon Platinum (DS)
26. The Prince of Tennis: Doubles no Oji-Sama (Girls, Be Gracious!) (DS)
27. Super Robot Taisen Z Special Disc (PS2)
28. Yakuza 2 (PlayStation 2 the Best) (PS2)
29. The Idolm@ster: Twins (360)
30. Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii)
Weekly Japanese Software Sales [Gpara]