dystopia
Share over 12 weeks
View weekly figures
| Week | Share | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | 15.0% | 3/20 titles |
| 7/6 | 15.0% | 3/20 titles |
| 7/20 | 15.0% | 3/20 titles |
| 7/27 | 15.0% | 3/20 titles |
| 8/3 | 20.0% | 4/20 titles |
| 8/10 | 15.0% | 3/20 titles |
| 8/17 | 20.0% | 4/20 titles |
| 8/24 | 20.0% | 4/20 titles |
| 8/31 | 25.0% | 5/20 titles |
| 9/7 | 25.0% | 5/20 titles |
| 9/14 | 25.0% | 5/20 titles |
| 9/21 | 20.0% | 4/20 titles |
Evidence
- dystopia appears in 4 of the 20 titles (20.0%) on the North America chart.
- Against the last observed week (9/14) at 25.0%, that is -5.0%p — from 5 to 4 titles, down 1.
- Observed in 12 of the last 12 weeks.
WriterMate's reading
A difference of 1 title means WriterMate reads this as holding steady. With a sample of 20 titles, swapping a single title already moves the figure by 5.0%, so we require a change of at least 2 titles before calling it a rise or fall. 100.0% of the titles carrying dystopia also carry adventure. It is more accurate to read this as the "dystopia + adventure" combination moving, rather than the genre on its own. Next most common: survival(75.0%), growth(75.0%).
Appears alongside
Ranked titles behind this 4titles
3Aura OverloadA royal guard, betrayed and left for dead, awakens two centuries later with fragmented memories and must rebuild his aura system.리트RPG성장남주SF
3Seeking StraysA protagonist struggles to protect his sister while leading a double life as both a villain and a heroic guardian, hunting monsters along the way.리트RPG도시 판타지성장포스트 아포칼립스![Princess of the Void: An Alien Abduction Romance [Vols 1-5 complete]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalroadcdn.com%2Fpublic%2Fcovers-large%2F120617-princess-of-the-void-an-alien-abduction.jpg%3Ftime%3D1749826077&w=3840&q=75)
6Princess of the Void: An Alien Abduction Romance [Vols 1-5 complete]A human male attempting to rescue an abducted woman finds himself abducted by aliens and encounters the princess of the void.스페이스 오페라전쟁 및 군사다수 주인공SF
7Are You Even HumanAmidst a war against interdimensional invaders, the protagonist unexpectedly gains shapeshifting abilities and fights to survive.도시 판타지성장포스트 아포칼립스슈퍼 히어로
Story pattern read from the synopses
4titlesThis week's dystopian works focus on protagonists surviving and growing in oppressive societies or dangerous environments. The protagonists often overcome their pasts or discover hidden abilities to fight against current threats. Some stories show protagonists striving to protect loved ones while battling villains or corrupt powers.
What changed from last week — Last week's dystopian works were mainly stories utilizing cyberpunk universes or game systems, but this week, there's an increase in narratives facing more direct threats, such as alien invasions or the emergence of superpowered individuals. Additionally, structures where the protagonist hides their identity or leads a double life appear more frequently.
Original source: Royal Road Active Popular
Rankings and title information come from each platform's public charts. Shares, changes, streak lengths and cross-market comparisons are calculated by WriterMate from stored snapshots, and every interpretation is derived from those figures alone. See how we calculate this