J-pop, Anime Songs and the Oricon Charts — October 5, 2026
日向坂46 extended their female idol record with "イチャイチャ虫" (Icha Icha Mushi) claiming the Oricon weekly singles chart with 442,000 first-week copies, while Mrs. GREEN APPLE's album *POPS* debuted at No. 1 with over 500,000 units. International J-pop momentum continues as LiSA wraps a sold-out European tour, and fall 2026 anime season opening and ending songs flood streaming platforms.
J-pop, Anime Songs and the Oricon Charts — October 5, 2026
Top developments
日向坂46 extends female idol consecutive chart record to 18 consecutive singles at No. 1
日向坂46's latest single "イチャイチャ虫" (released September 30, 2026) claimed the October 6 Oricon weekly singles ranking with an impressive 442,000 first-week sales, marking the group's 18th consecutive No. 1 single—a female artist record in Japan. The achievement underscores the group's sustained dominance in the physical single market and confirms their position as one of Japan's most commercially successful idol acts heading into Q4 2026.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE POPS debut album claims No. 1 with 500,000+ copies; second consecutive 50-million milestone
Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new album POPS (released September 2026) debuted at No. 1 on the Oricon weekly album chart (period September 28–October 4, 2026) with over 500,000 first-week sales, marking the group's second consecutive album to exceed 500,000 units—a major feat in the post-pandemic CD market. The two-consecutive-album milestone signals sustained fan engagement and positions Mrs. GREEN APPLE among Japan's top-selling acts alongside legacy J-pop acts, particularly relevant as year-end award season approaches.
&TEAM Mark on Me holds album chart at No. 1; K-pop influence on Japanese charts grows
&TEAM's album Mark on Me maintained its position near the top of the Oricon weekly album rankings this period, with the group's consistent streaming and sales showing the continued strength of multinational idol acts in Japan's charts. The performance reflects the broader diversification of Japan's music market toward global and transnational idol products, a trend that complements traditional J-pop group dominance.
LiSA closes sold-out 15th-anniversary European tour with London finale; anime-driven J-pop reaching 100,000+ fans internationally
Singer-songwriter LiSA concluded her 15th-anniversary tour across Europe with a sold-out performance at London's Troxy venue on September 22, 2026, drawing approximately 100,000 fans across 16 European dates. The tour showcased anime-tied hit songs and marked a significant milestone for J-pop artist touring infrastructure in the UK and EU regions. LiSA's European success mirrors broader J-pop globalization trends, particularly for artists with anime opening/ending song credits.
Fall 2026 anime season launches with major opening and ending song releases; streaming playback data accelerates
As the 2026 fall anime season began (October 1 onward), major anime opening and ending songs entered streaming platforms, with dedicated tracking sites cataloging over 20 new anime theme releases across all major Japanese and international streaming services. The timing aligns with Oricon's integration of streaming metrics and marks another peak season for anime-to-music chart crossover, with opening songs traditionally capturing strong first-week momentum on Billboard Japan and Oricon streaming rankings.
Local view
Japanese music media outlets are highlighting the chart leadership shift toward female idol groups and established acts. Moe Zine and Sankei News emphasized 日向坂46's record-breaking 18-consecutive No. 1 run as a "historic achievement" for female artists, while The First Times noted that Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 500,000-unit milestone signals renewed confidence in CD purchases despite digital dominance. Japanese outlets also flagged the anime season tie-in as a critical revenue driver—Animate Times and Ongaku Download Navi published comprehensive fall anime song guides showing strong fan appetite for opening and ending theme discovery across streaming and physical retail.
Context & numbers
- Oricon Weekly Singles (Oct 6, 2026): 日向坂46 "イチャイチャ虫" — 442,000 copies (18th consecutive No. 1)
- Oricon Weekly Albums (Sept 28–Oct 4, 2026): Mrs. GREEN APPLE POPS — 500,000+ copies (2nd consecutive album milestone)
- International tour scale: LiSA 15th-anniversary European tour — 16 dates, ~100,000 total attendance
- Fall 2026 anime song releases: 20+ opening and ending theme songs debuted on streaming platforms in early October 2026 across all major services
On the radar
- Kazuso Oda North American debut: Singer-songwriter Kazuso Oda is scheduled for his first North American solo concert on November 8, 2026, in New York City, marking another J-pop artist's solo US expansion.
- Anime Festival Asia Singapore (November 27–29, 2026): Major J-pop and anime music guests confirmed for three-day Southeast Asia festival at Suntec Singapore, positioning anime music's regional appeal ahead of year-end touring season.
- Award season positioning: With Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 500,000-unit debut and 日向坂46's chart longevity, both acts are contenders for Japan Record Awards and Oricon Music Awards recognition in late 2026.
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