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July Audiobooks Popular Ranking: Achieving Results in Business and Understanding Humanity

In a recent survey, 株式会社オトバンク, a leading audio content provider in Japan, revealed the popular audiobooks for July 2025 through their platform, "audiobook.jp," boasting over 3 million members and the largest selection of audiobooks in the country. The ranking covers the period from June 1 to June 30, 2025, assessing downloads and unique user streams.

Summary of the Rankings

This month's audiobooks show a clear preference among users—especially business professionals—toward works that aid in enhancing skills and understanding of human nature. Themes such as productivity, leadership, and self-transformation stand out. The top spot in the single purchase category is taken by "コンサル時代に教わった 仕事ができる人の当たり前" ("The Norms of High-Performing Individuals Learned in Consulting"), a practical guide offering immediate application of effective work strategies. In second place is "なぜ悪人が上に立つのか: 人間社会の不都合な権力構造" ("Why Do Bad People Rise to the Top: The Disturbing Power Structures of Human Society"), which sheds light on the darker sides of power and human psychology.

Meanwhile, the unlimited listening ranking features the Adlerian psychology classics, with "嫌われる勇気: 自己啓発の源流「アドラー」の教え" ("The Courage to Be Disliked: Adler's Teachings on Self-Development") and its sequel taking the first two places, demonstrating lasting popularity, with the former achieving an impressive three-month streak at the top.

An additional literary highlight includes the ninth-ranked offering from the legendary 「十二国記」 ("Twelve Kingdoms") series, "月の影 影の海 (上) 十二国記 1" ("The Moon's Shadow, The Sea of Shadow (Part 1)"), which entered the charts shortly after its release on June 30, largely thanks to its devoted fan base.

Top 10 Single Purchase Rankings for July (2025/6/1–6/30)

1. "コンサル時代に教わった 仕事ができる人の当たり前"
Author: 西原亮
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
Narrator: 市村徹
Release Date: 2025/5/9
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This work offers practical skills for maximizing output without wasting time or effort. It encourages readers to rethink business fundamentals through actionable insights from a top consultant.

2. "なぜ悪人が上に立つのか: 人間社会の不都合な権力構造"
Author: ブライアン・クラース, 柴田裕之
Publisher: 東洋経済新報社
Narrator: 茶川亜郎
Release Date: 2025/5/19
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This book investigates how leadership frameworks often cater to self-serving individuals, exploring solutions to mitigate power corruption.

3. "たった一度でもすべてをかけたことがあるか"
Author: チョン・ソンミン, 吉川南
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
Narrator: 佐藤慧
Release Date: 2025/5/2
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This inspirational tale chronicles a young man's struggle against gaming addiction, ultimately leading him to conquer one of Japan's toughest public service exams.

4. "おもかげ"
Author: 浅田次郎
Publisher: 講談社
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5. "Simple: 「簡潔さ」は最強の戦略である"
Author: ジム・バンデハイ, マイク・アレン
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
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6. "屋上のテロリスト"
Author: 知念実希人
Publisher: 光文社
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7. "どんな逆境でも、最高のパフォーマンスを発揮する心を「道具化」する技術"
Author: 小川清史
Publisher: ワニブックス
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8. "微笑む人"
Author: 貫井徳郎
Publisher: 実業之日本社
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9. "月の影 影の海 （上） 十二国記 1"
Author: 小野不由美
Publisher: 新潮社
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10. "【スーパーパワーアップ版】稼ぐ言葉の法則"
Author: 神田昌典
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
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Top 10 Unlimited Listening Rankings for July (2025/6/1–6/30)

1. "嫌われる勇気: 自己啓発の源流「アドラー」の教え"
Author: 岸見一郎, 古賀史健
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
Narrators: 小林範雄, 市村徹
Release Date: 2014/4/25
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This transformative self-help classic pushes listeners to challenge their beliefs and find personal happiness through Adlerian theory.

2. "幸せになる勇気: 自己啓発の源流「アドラー」の教えII"
Author: 岸見一郎, 古賀史健
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
Narrators: 小林範雄, 市村徹
Release Date: 2016/7/15
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The sequel continues the dialogue and provides deeper insights into the principle of self-reliance and love.

3. "塀の中の美容室"
Author: 桜井美奈
Publisher: 双葉社
Narrator: 佳原ゆわ
Release Date: 2025/4/25
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This heartfelt collection reveals personal stories set in a prison beauty salon, exploring why the incarcerated seek their services.

4. "首木の民"
Author: 誉田哲也
Publisher: 双葉社
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5. "難問の多い料理店"
Author: 結城真一郎
Publisher: 集英社
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6. "おもろい話し方 芸人だけが知っているウケる会話の法則"
Author: 芝山大補
Publisher: ダイヤモンド社
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7. "日曜劇場『VIVANT』ノベライズ"
Author: 福澤克雄, 蒔田陽平
Publisher: 扶桑社
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8. "ST 警視庁科学特捜班 黄の調査ファイル"
Author: 今野敏
Publisher: 講談社
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9. "天国からの宅配便 あの人からの贈り物"
Author: 柊サナカ
Publisher: 双葉社
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10. "わが投資術 市場は誰に微笑むか"
Author: 清原達郎
Publisher: 講談社
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