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Girl Group Dominates Japan Hot 100 with 30th No. 1 Hit
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A popular girl group secured their 30th No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100 chart.
- The title track sold 736,722 copies, topping sales and charting high overall.
- Year-end Billboard Japan charts for 2025 will be revealed on December 5th.
A popular girl group has celebrated a significant milestone, achieving their 30th No. 1 hit on the prestigious Japan Hot 100 chart. The title track from their 40th single debuted at the top of the sales chart, moving an impressive 736,722 copies in its first week. It also secured strong positions in downloads, streaming, and radio airplay, underscoring its widespread appeal.
Meanwhile, Kenshi Yonezu's 'IRIS OUT' remains a strong contender at No. 2, dominating the streaming and karaoke categories with cumulative streams surpassing 200 million. Newcomer MAZZEL makes a significant leap to No. 3 with 'Only You,' demonstrating considerable strength in sales and radio airplay.
The music landscape also features strong showings from artists like Hikaru Utada, INI, RADWIMPS, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Vaundy, and M!LK, with several tracks consistently ranking in the top 10. This dynamic chart activity precedes the release of Billboard Japan's year-end charts for 2025, scheduled for December 5th.
