This Week's Theme
Slot machines and ninjas clash
48% of top-20 rank movers in JP/KR/TW this week were driven by limited-time events or IP collaborations, with prize pools and gacha campaigns leading the charge.
By the Numbers
+86
Max Rank Surge
5
New in Top 20
8
Titles Analyzed
3
Markets Covered
3
Editor Picks
10 million prize pool? That's a lot of pocket change.
— K · GameRank Editorial
This Week's Standout Titles
錢街Online 雷神降臨、捕魚老虎機娛樂城 launched a typhoon holiday top-up bonus and 10 million prize pool sprint on 2026-07-09. The 'Thor 2' slot with 25,000x multiplier pushed rank up 11 spots from #59 to #48.
MapleStory M - Fantasy MMORPG dropped a 07/09 update with Star Force rework, account linking, and 3x crystal chest probability. Rank climbed 9 positions from #68 to #59 — content density over flashy events.
배틀그라운드 jumped 18 positions to #44. A 'NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝' collaboration theme mode is live, likely pulling in lapsed fans. No revenue data yet, but engagement metrics hint at a solid retention boost.
Data Movement Analysis
プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ！ feat. 初音ミク rose 19 spots to #70. The '光差すキャンバスガチャ' and 'Into the New Light' World Link event are running — gacha + narrative events remain a reliable rank lever.
불사용사 키우기 : 방치형 RPG launched a '1+1 Summer Coupon Festival' on July 11, offering 243,000 KRW in coupons. The TikTok Lite install requirement is a creative UA twist, but the long validity (to Aug 16)…
アイドリッシュセブン rose 10 spots to #88. 'MEMORIAL THEATER2026' (7/11-7/18) and an AniCafe collab (from July 9) show how seasonal events + physical tie-ins can revive mid-tier rankings.
JP market saw a +36.7% revenue surge, concentrated among top publishers. Rank volatility remained low — the gains came from whales doubling down on existing titles, not new entrants.
KR market revenue spiked 46%, led by event-driven idle RPGs. Strategy genre quietly held its ground, suggesting a two-speed market: flash events for revenue, steady strategy for share.
What to Watch Next Week
PUBG MOBILE：絕地求生M sits at #18 with no major event this week. If the 배틀그라운드 Naruto collab drives cross-market interest, expect a rank bump in TW next week.
Gardenscapes at #19 on JP iOS has been stable for three weeks. A new seasonal event or puzzle tournament could push it into the top 15.
Coop TD: Together at #19 on KR iOS is a rare tower-defense entrant. If it holds rank, expect copycat TD titles to emerge in the next month.
Township at #20 on JP android has been drifting. A farming-themed summer event might reverse the slide, but no signals yet.
배틀그라운드 at #20 on KR android just jumped 18 spots. If the Naruto collab extends to KR servers, expect a sustained top-15 presence.
Editor's Note
1/1 forecasts hit · Next week: watch if the 배틀그라운드 Naruto collab spills into KR/TW markets. If it does, expect a genre-wide engagement lift — but don't bet on revenue matching the hype.
— K · GameRank Editorial