Chainsaw Man Vol. 24 Dominates Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, Ushering in New Era for Shonen Jump Series
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s highly anticipated Chainsaw Man Vol. 24 has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of June 11. This pivotal release marks the conclusive installment of Part 2 of the globally…
JI BLUE’s "Keshiki" Tops Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart, Driven by Soccer Anthem Success
The latest Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, dated June 10, sees the electrifying debut of JI BLUE’s "Keshiki" at the coveted No. 1 position. This dynamic track, carrying significant national resonance as the official theme song for the…
Kingdom Vol. 79 Maintains Top Spot on Billboard Japan Hot 100 as Honey Lemon Soda Concludes
Tokyo, Japan – June 4, 2024 – Yasuhisa Hara’s epic historical manga, Kingdom Vol. 79, has once again captured the number one position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of June 4th, marking its second consecutive week at the…
Billboard Japan Unveils 2026 Mid-Year Charts: Kenshi Yonezu’s "IRIS OUT" and BTS’s "ARIRANG" Lead the Pack
Billboard Japan has officially released its highly anticipated mid-year charts for 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of the most impactful music trends and artists in the Japanese market from November 24, 2025, to May 24, 2026. The comprehensive…
NMB48’s "Hajimete no All" Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Japan Hot 100 Amidst Strong Chart Performances
NMB48’s latest single, "Hajimete no All," has made a significant debut at the No. 2 position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for the week of May 25 to May 31, 2026. The release, which garnered 176,681 physical sales, also secured the…
Kingdom Vol. 79 Dominates Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 with Record-Breaking Performance
Yasuhisa Hara’s immensely popular manga series, Kingdom, has once again asserted its dominance, with Volume 79 of the series soaring to the number one position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of May 18-24. This latest…
Hinatazaka46’s ‘Kind of Love’ Soars to Number 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100
Hinatazaka46’s latest single, "Kind of Love," has made a dramatic ascent to the pinnacle of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, debuting at the coveted number one position. This significant achievement marks the idol group’s eighth…
Yubisaki to Renren Vol. 14 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, Signaling Growing Manga and Novel Popularity
Suu Morishita’s heartwarming manga, Yubisaki to Renren (A Sign of Affection) Volume 14, has achieved a significant milestone, debuting at the coveted No. 1 spot on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of May 21st. This marks the…
Bullet Train’s "Gachi Muchuu!" Dominates Billboard Japan Hot 100 with Record-Breaking Sales
The dynamic Japanese musical landscape has a new chart-topper as Bullet Train’s latest single, "Gachi Muchuu!," ascends to the coveted number one position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. This significant achievement, announced on the…
BTS and BLACKPINK Achieve Platinum Certifications for Streaming in Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has officially announced its latest round of certifications, highlighting significant achievements in the Japanese music market. Among the distinguished recipients are global superstars BTS and…