EBiDAN's Anniversary Track Extends Chart Lead; Aimyon's Classic Climbs Back Into Japan Hot 100 Top 10
EBiDAN's 'Yes! Tokyo' holds the top spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for a third week, despite a slight dip in overall points. Aimyon's 2018 hit 'Marigold' jumps to No. 5, returning to the top 10 for the first time in over six years, fueled by radio airplay and a retrospective video. SixTONES' 'Dance Forever' lands at No. 2, while M!LK's 'Jiku Koete Universe' debuts at No. 3.
EBiDAN's anniversary single continues its chart reign despite a 17% drop in weekly points, maintaining leadership in both streaming and video metrics. The track's sustained performance reflects the collective's enduring fan base fifteen years into their career.
Aimyon's resurgence demonstrates the longevity of catalog material in Japan's streaming era. The 2018 hit benefited from a radio special and anniversary retrospective, while SixTONES' physical release moved over 430,000 copies, showing physical sales still drive chart movement alongside digital consumption.
The chart's mix of legacy acts, idol groups, and catalog resurgences suggests Japan's music market rewards both novelty and nostalgia. Aimyon's return may encourage labels to revisit older material with fresh promotional pushes, potentially reshaping how streaming-era marketing budgets are allocated. The continued strength of physical singles among idol groups indicates a durable fan culture that could sustain the industry's hybrid model.