The Japan Billboard Hot 100 is more than just a list of popular songs; it is a cultural barometer that reflects the diverse tastes and dynamic trends shaping the Japanese music scene. This year’s chart promises an eclectic mix of genres, from the infectious beats of J-Pop and the raw energy of rock to the innovative sounds of electronic and the soulful melodies of ballads. As artists from all corners of the globe strive to make their mark, this chart serves as a testament to their creativity, perseverance, and connection with audiences.
Creepy Nuts‘ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” topped the 2024 Billboard JAPAN “Hot 100” chart and achieved 12 wins, including the “Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan.” Released on January 7, 2024, it has been the opening theme for the anime “Mashle” and topped the weekly chart for 13 consecutive weeks, totalling 19 weeks. The song ranked first in downloads, streaming, radio, and videos and second in karaoke, dominating multiple charts such as “Download Songs” and “Hot Animation” in 2024.
Securing the second position is tuki.‘s “Bansanka.” Released on September 29th as his debut digital single, tuki. was just a junior high school student at that time. The track made its entry onto the JAPAN Hot 100 on October 11th, debuting at 14th place. Since then, it has consistently gained traction, primarily through streaming, ultimately reaching the number one spot on the chart released on January 24th, 2024. Impressively, it has maintained a spot in the top 25 for 52 consecutive weeks over the past year.
In third place is Omoinotake‘s “Ikuoku Kounen.” This theme song for the drama “Eye Love You” was released on January 24th and first appeared at 98th on the JAPAN Hot 100 on January 31st. As the drama progressed, the song steadily climbed the ranks from 13th to 13th, then to 8th, and finally to 7th. It achieved 2nd place for two consecutive weeks in the charts published on April 3rd and 10th.
| Japan Year Hot 100 Music ( TOP 20 Spots summary ) | |
| 1 | Bling-Bang-Bang-Born Creepy Nuts |
| 2 | The Dinner Song tuki. |
| 3 | Billions of light years Omoinotake |
| 4 | Idol YOASOBI |
| 5 | lilac Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 6 | Que sera sera Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 7 | Sing Ado |
| 8 | Monster’s Flower Song Vaundy |
| 9 | Blue and Summer Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 10 | Dance Hall Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 11 | SPECIALZ King Gnu |
| 12 | Soranji Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 13 | Time Paradox Vaundy |
| 14 | Hero YOASOBI |
| 15 | Magnetic ILLIT |
| 16 | GOAT Number_i |
| 17 | Becoming a flower Green and Yellow Society |
| 18 | Magic Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 19 | Pointillism feat. Sonoko Inoue Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 20 | Subtitle Official Hige Dandism |
To see the other 80 spots you can visit : https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100_year&year=2024
Now a little more about the artists…
Who are Creepy Nuts?
A HIP HOP unit by the rapper “R-Shitei” who won the third consecutive title in Japan and the world’s best DJ “DJ Matsunaga”. He made his major debut from Sony Music in 2017, and released his latest work “To us who were once geniuses” in August 2020. In November of the same year, Budokan 2Days was held, and the tickets were sold out immediately.
Official
website : http://creepynuts.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepynuts_official/
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEc1YzMOSKKtJD7H-q71HgQ
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Creepy_Nuts_
Who is tuki.?
Tuki (stylized as tuki.) is a Japanese singer-songwriter who debuted with “Bansanka” in September 2023, achieving significant success by topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in January 2024 as the youngest artist with over 100 million streaming views. She began playing guitar at 13 and gained popularity on TikTok before her official debut.
Her song “Bansanka” reached No.1 on Spotify’s “Viral Top 50 – Japan” and Apple Music’s “Top Song Ranking,” remaining in the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs Top 10 for 39 weeks, ultimately surpassing 400 million views. The music video, illustrated by Posuka Demizu, was released in December 2023.
Following this success, Tuki released other popular songs such as “Sakura Kimi Watashi” and “Inferno Love Letter,” collectively amassing over 700 million plays within a year. To celebrate the first anniversary of “Bansanka,” she released “Best-by date of Love” on September 29, 2024. Tuki is set to make her debut on the “75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” in December 2024, generating excitement as a high school artist.
Official website: https://tuki-official.net/
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@tuki.music_official
Twitter / X : https://x.com/tuki_music_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tuki.music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuki.music.official/
Who is Omoinotake?
Omoinotake (オモイノタケ) is a Japanese band formed in 2012 by vocalist/keyboardist Fujii Reo, bassist Fukushima Tomoaki, and drummer Tomita Hironoshin. Known for songs like “Everblue,” the opening theme for the anime Blue Period, and “Ikuokukonen,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, they gained local popularity through performances in Shibuya. Their debut album, So far, was released in 2017 on Neon Records. The band, a piano trio from Shimane Prefecture, is recognized for their emotional vocals and lyrics that resonate across generations.
Official website: https://omoinotake.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Omoinotakey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omoinotake/
Who are Mrs. Green Apple ?
Mrs. GREEN APPLE is a three-member Japanese rock band from Tokyo that made its major debut in 2015 with EMI Records. They are known for performing the ending theme to the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V as well as their first full album, Twelve, which placed 10th on the Japanese national Oricon charts. Their song “Inferno” is used as the opening theme for the first season of the anime Fire Force.
Official website: https://mrsgreenapple.com/
https://twitter.com/AORINGOHUZIN
https://www.instagram.com/mgaband
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.GREENAPPLEofficial
Who is Vaundy?
“Vaundy. A 21-year-old university student.
He is a multi-talented artist who writes, composes and arranges music all by himself and his talents expand to direction and self-production of designs and movies.
Since his first music post on YouTube in spring 2019, his songs “Tokyo Flash” and “Fukakouryoku” have instantly become a social media sensation.”
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1FQWQ3y3-e8l1pCtWhJt5A
Website : https://vaundy.jp/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/vaundy_engawa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaundy_engawa
Who are Official Hige Dandism ( Official髭男dism)?
The band was formed in 2012. Their first album was released in 2015 making their debut that same year. In April 2018, he made his major debut with Major 1st Single “No Doubt”.
With music rooted in various genres, including black music, it continues to gain support from all generations.
Official website : https://higedan.com/
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@official_hige_dandism
Twitter/ X : https://twitter.com/officialhige
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/officialhigedandism/?hl=ja
Who are Green-yellow society(緑黄色社会) ?
Ryokushaka is a four-member band from Aichi prefecture, formed in 2012 by high school classmates Haruko Nagaya, Issei Kobayashi, peppe, and Kobayashi’s friend Shingo Anami. Known for Haruko’s powerful voice and a diverse musical style, they gained popularity among their generation.
- 2018: Released their first album “Ryokuoushoku Shakai” and began working on anime, TV, and movie themes.
- 2020: Released “SINGALONG,” which topped charts and featured the hit track “Mela!” with over 100 million streams.
- 2021: Released multiple singles, including “Kesshou” for “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon,” and “LITMUS,” featuring themes from various media.
Their unique sound and clear vocals continue to resonate with young audiences.
Official website: https://www.ryokushaka.com/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/ryokushaka
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ryokushaka_…
LINE : https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40ryokushaka
TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@ryokushaka
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