Number_i’s “GOD_i” Holds Strong at No. 1 on billboard Japan Hot 100
Number_i’s hit song “GOD_i” has secured the top spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, according too the chart released May 28. This achievement underscores the group’s continued popularity and impact on the Japanese music scene.
Chart-Topping Success
The three-member group initially released “GOD_i” digitally on Jan. 27. It first reached No.1 on the Japan Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 5. The physical CD release on May 19,selling an extraordinary 400,505 copies,propelled the song back to the summit.
This week, “GOD_i” ranks No.2 in sales and No. 1 in downloads. It also holds No. 18 for video views and No. 43 for streaming.Other tracks by Number_i are also making waves, with “i_DOG” at No. 59, “Psycho” at No. 65, “Romijuri” at No. 74, and “Frisco” at No. 78.
Other Notable Chart Movements
Hinatazaka46’s “Love yourself!” claims the No. 2 spot. The group’s 14th single, initially released digitally on May 7, debuted at No. 55 on the Japan Hot 100. Following the CD launch,which sold 498,635 copies,the track surged 44 places to No. 2. It also ranks No. 21 in downloads and No. 35 in streaming.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” slips to No. 3. Though, the band was honored as Artist of the Year at the inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025, held May 21 and 22. The song experienced a 210% increase in radio airplay. Their track “KUSUSHIKI” follows at No. 4, also down one position. In addition to topping streaming for the second consecutive week and sixth time “KUSUSHIKI,” the The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Part 2 opener, ranks No. 12 in downloads, No. 65 in radio, No. 3 in video, and No. 21 in karaoke.
New Entries and Rising Stars
Angerme’s “Android wa Yume wo miruka?” makes its debut at No. 5. This marks the Hello! Project group’s eighth top 5 single, following “Ai Mashou” from 2022.
Chanmina’s “Sad Song” jumps significantly, moving from No. 53 to No. 11. This surge is likely due to a recent YouTube THE FIRST TAKE performance featuring the 26-year-old rapper and producer alongside ten finalists from the No No Girls girl group audition project, which she helped produce.Other songs by the trilingual artist also climbed the chart, with “Harenchi” rising from No. 85 to No. 58, “Never Grow Up” from No. 93 to No. 67, and “B-List” entering at No. 93.
Looking Ahead
Billboard Japan’s 2025 mid-year charts will be revealed Friday, June 6, at 4:00 a.m. Japan Time.
The Billboard Japan Hot 100 is a extensive chart that combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views, and karaoke data.
The full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, covering the week from May 19 to 25, is available here.For more updates on japanese music and charts, follow Billboard Japan’s English X account.
