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The Japanese charts show that Yokai Watch 2 can't be put down for long as it rises back to the coveted number one position. Even with the release of the Xbox One in Japan, the game simply cannot be shaken, it seems.

Elsewhere in the software charts things are looking a bit grim for Nintendo, only two Wii U games appear and 3DS titles aren't dominating like they have done in the recent past. Mario Kart 8 still holds its own, and Hyrule Warriors refuses to fall out of the top 20, but is it enough?

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is being released in just a few days in Japan, so it's a safe bet to find that on next week's charts.

You can see the complete figures below, lifetime sales are in brackets.

1. [3DS] Yokai Watch 2: Ganso / Honke – 63,401 (2,422,146)
2. [3DS] Dragon Quest X Online – 52,375 (New)
3. [PSV] Toukiden Kiwami – 26,599 (105,983)
4. [PSV] Love Live! School Idol Paradise Vol. 1: Printemps Unit / Vol 2. BiBi Unit / Vol 3. Lily White Unit – 12,856 (72,566)
5. [PS3] Persona 4 Arena Ultimax – 12,004 (101,472)
6. [PS4] Samurai Warriors 4 – 11,757 (New)
7. [XBO] Titanfall – 8,961 (New)
8. [Wii U] Mario Kart 8 – 8,221 (659,079)
9. [3DS] Medarot 8: Kabuto Ver. / Kuwagata Ver. – 8,214 (41,540)
10. [XBO] Dead Rising 3 – 7,786 (New)
11. [3DS] Yoshi’s New Island – 6,919 (173,980)
12. [XBO] Forza Motorsport 5 – 5,948 (New)
13. [PSP] Toukiden Kiwami – 5,802 (16,828)
14. [3DS] Yokai Watch – 5,7000 (1,264,844)
15. [PS3] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – 5,222 (New)
16. [3DS] Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 – 5,009 (133,059)
17. [Wii U] Hyrule Warriors – 4,933 (96,812)
18. [PS4] The Last of Us Remastered – 4,898 (44,266)
19. [3DS] Taiko Drum Master: Don and Katsu’s Space-Time Great Adventure – 4,749 (157,369)
20. [PS3] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Masou Kishin F Coffin of the End – 4,437 (33,245)

On the hardware side of things, the 3DS LL has dropped just over 6,000 units from last week, which is not a terribly encouraging sign, but given that the Xbox One has just had its launch, many consumers may have opted for Microsoft's shiny new machine instead. It should also be noted that the upcoming release of the New 3DS in Japan will be affecting sales as fans hold out for the updated system.

The Wii U's sales have dropped, but it's not by enough to cause any real despair just yet.

See the numbers for yourself below, last week's sales are in brackets.

Xbox One – 25,674 (New)
3DS LL – 23,624 (30,111)
PlayStation Vita – 14,441 (19,578)
Wii U – 7,349 (8,584)
PlayStation 4 – 7,299 (6,502)
PlayStation 3 – 6,139 (7,895)
3DS – 5,931 (7,404)
PlayStation Vita TV – 910 (1,156)
PSP – 288 (187)
Xbox 360 – 126 (86)

What's your take on the recent change in sales? Can we expect an increase soon? Let us know in the comments.