Number_i's "BUGS LIFE" Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100

Number_i's latest digital single, "BUGS LIFE," has stormed the Billboard Japan Hot 100, claiming the No. 1 position for the chart week of July 22. Released on July 13, the track demonstrated immense popularity by topping both download and radio airplay categories, while also securing high rankings in video views and streaming metrics. This marks the trio's sixth No. 1 hit and eighth week overall at the top of the Japan Hot 100.

Several other artists also made significant impacts on the chart. Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "Brand New," the theme song for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," entered at No. 2, leading streaming and performing strongly in downloads and radio. NCT WISH's "YO-I-DON!" landed at No. 3, followed by FRUITS ZIPPER's "Power of Love" at No. 4. Kenshi Yonezu's "Yodaka," the theme for "Kingdom 5: The Clash of Souls," debuted at No. 5, showing balanced performance across key metrics.

SUPER★DRAGON's "Call Me Asap" and TAGRIGHT's "ZERO" debuted at No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. T.M.Revolution's "HOT LIMIT" saw a significant climb to No. 8, boosted by surges in video, downloads, and radio airplay, and made a karaoke chart debut. The track also returned to the streaming top 100 for the first time in nearly a decade. SixTONES' "My Only" rounded out the top 10 at No. 10. Seasonal tracks and songs tied to current media also gained traction, with "Dai Dai," the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, climbing the charts.