J-pop, Anime Songs and the Oricon Charts — 2026-10-24
Kenshi Yonezu’s "IRIS OUT" has become the fastest solo song to reach 600 million streams on Oricon, while his "Ghost World" tour sees immediate sell-outs in Korea. Meanwhile, Sakurazaka46 and M!LK dominate the Oricon weekly rankings with record-breaking physical and combined sales, and visa issues threaten the upcoming U.S. debut of the *Umamusume* concert series.
J-pop, Anime Songs and the Oricon Charts — 2026-10-24
Yonezu’s "IRIS OUT" Sets New Streaming Milestone
Kenshi Yonezu’s "IRIS OUT," the theme for Chainsaw Man, crossed 600 million streams in its 57th chart week, making it the fastest solo song in Oricon history to reach this mark. It currently ranks third in total Oricon streaming history, trailing only YOASOBI and Creepy Nuts.
Sakurazaka46 and M!LK Dominate Oricon Weekly Charts
Sakurazaka46’s single "Ai MUST BE" claimed the No. 1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking and topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The group achieved a rare "triple crown" on the Oricon weekly music rankings, recording the highest weekly points for a female artist this fiscal year. Concurrently, M!LK’s album LOVE ENG!NE became the first in the group's history to surpass 1 million cumulative points on the Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking.
Yonezu’s Global Tour Sees Instant Sell-Outs in Korea
General on-sale for Kenshi Yonezu’s "Ghost World" tour began on October 22, with all tickets for his Korean dates sold out on the first day. The tour, which spans North America, Asia, Europe, and the UK, highlights the sustained international demand for Japanese pop stars.
Local view
Visa Hurdles Threaten Umamusume U.S. Debut
The Japan Times reports that the upcoming Umamusume (Uma Musume Pretty Derby) concert in Los Angeles is at risk of cancellation due to unresolved visa issues for the Japanese performers. Organizers have faced six months of delays in securing the necessary government approvals, highlighting growing logistical barriers for Japanese artists expanding into the U.S. market.
Anime Theme Songs Drive Weekly Influx
Local media outlets like Gekirock are highlighting the continued power of anime tie-ins, noting that SiM’s "The Rumbling" (Attack on Titan) has been selected for a special "THE FIRST TAKE" performance. This underscores the enduring relevance of legacy anime hits in maintaining artist visibility alongside new seasonal releases.
Context & numbers
Chart Performance and Unit Success
In a notable crossover for the Japanese market, Seventeen’s unit Jeonghan & Joshua topped the Oricon Daily Album Ranking with their first unit EP, Dreamscape. This demonstrates the continued strong performance of K-pop acts on Japanese domestic charts.
New Anime Openings Charting
On the Billboard Japan Hot 100, new anime openings are showing strong digital traction. Yorushika’s "Kumo wo Nuke Kazashimo e Watashi Dake," the opening for Season 3 of The Apothecary Diaries, debuted at No. 20, driven by high download numbers.
On the radar
- ONE OR EIGHT Manila Show: The rising boy group is preparing for their "Special Show Case 2026 in Asia -V8-" in Manila this October, marking another step in their overseas expansion.
- November Single Releases: Oricon has released its upcoming single release schedule for November 1–7, featuring new anime tie-ins including themes for The Cheating Magic User Who Was Exiled.
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