EBiDAN's Anniversary Track Returns to Summit of Japan Hot 100
EBiDAN's 15th-anniversary single 'Yes! Tokyo' has returned to the top of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 after a three-week absence. The track, which features nine acts from the collective, sold over 87,000 copies this week and has now surpassed 1.48 million total sales. Motoki Ohmori's 'Haiiro' climbed to No. 2, while Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' jumped to No. 11 following a new CD release.
The collective's anniversary track reclaimed the top spot largely due to a surge in physical purchases and strong video engagement. Its cumulative total now exceeds 1.48 million units, with a notable boost from televised performances.
Elsewhere, a film theme song climbed to second place following the movie's nationwide premiere, while a veteran band's track jumped into the top twenty thanks to a new CD featuring remixes. Several new entries from idol groups and a pop act also made the top ten.
This chart shift could influence how Japanese labels allocate promotional resources, as the combination of TV appearances and physical sales proved decisive for the anniversary single. It may also reinforce the value of cross-media tie-ins, such as film themes, in boosting radio play and downloads. For fans, the resurgence of older acts alongside new debuts suggests a competitive landscape where nostalgia and novelty coexist, potentially shaping future release strategies and chart expectations.