Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japan Game Sales Charts, Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition in 15th Place

Japan's weekly game sales charts had Rhythm Heaven Groove as the number one again this week. According to Anime News Network's August 24, 2026 report, Nintendo Switch's rhythm game maintained its top spot on the chart covering the week of August 10-16. The report summarized two notable developments with the statement: "Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to stay at the top, while The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition enters the chart at 15th place."

Entering the chart at 15th place, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition is a remaster of Bethesda Game Studios' legendary 2006 RPG. The original game is considered one of the genre's milestones due to its open-world design and story. The Remastered version was released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. Now, the Deluxe Edition package's entry into Japan's physical sales charts shows that the series still resonates with Japanese players.

Rhythm Heaven Groove, meanwhile, is the latest entry in Nintendo's long-running rhythm game series. The series, which first appeared on Game Boy Advance in 2006, is known for its quirky mini-games and catchy music by Tsunku. The new game's rapid rise to the top on Switch shows just how strong the series' loyal fan base in Japan still is. With its visual style and humorous approach, the series stays close to anime culture and holds an important place for music game fans.

The weekly charts, based on Famitsu data, reflect physical game sales in Japan. Therefore, in charts that do not include digital sales, Nintendo Switch games are seen to remain in the upper ranks for a long time. Rhythm Heaven Groove's consecutive stay at the top can also be considered part of this trend. On the other hand, the Deluxe Edition of a Western-made RPG entering the Japanese charts is a sign that remastered games still attract interest globally.

In the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see how long Rhythm Heaven Groove's run at the top lasts and whether Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition will climb the chart. As activity continues in the Japanese game market, this week's chart holds exciting developments for both Nintendo and Bethesda fans.