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Nogizaka46 Soars to No. 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100
29 Jul
Summary
- Nogizaka46's new single 'Zehinioyobazu' topped the charts.
- The song marks a first for fifth-generation member Miku Ichinose.
- CD sales contributed significantly to the track's points.
Nogizaka46's latest single, "Zehinioyobazu," has ascended to the No. 1 position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for the week of July 29. This track is particularly significant as it features the first center performance by fifth-generation member Miku Ichinose.
The song achieved this top ranking by selling 756,354 copies in its first week, dominating the sales metric. It also secured notable positions in downloads (No. 10), streaming (No. 18), and radio airplay (No. 19). This marks Nogizaka46's 33rd song to reach the top of the Japan Hot 100 and their 37th consecutive release to top the single sales chart.
CD sales were a major factor, contributing approximately 81% to the song's total points for the week. This strong performance propelled "Zehinioyobazu" from No. 42 to No. 1 in its physical release week, following its five weeks on the chart via digital prerelease.
Other artists also saw success, with Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "Brand New" holding steady at No. 2, leading in streaming. DXTEEN's "Wanna" debuted at No. 3, driven by strong CD sales, while M!LK's "You!Joy!Parade!" jumped to No. 4, ruling the radio airplay metric.
