The Top 40 J-POP songs - Week 43 of 2024 – OnlyHit Japan Charts

This week on the top 40 chart, Creepy Nuts continue to hold dominance with "オトノケ - Otonoke" and "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" unwavering at positions 1 and 2, respectively. The chart's upper echelon also sees some positive shifts, with "It's Going Down Now" climbing from position 5 to 3, marking its best rank to date. Meanwhile, "SPECIALZ" by King Gnu and "RATATATA" by BABYMETAL, Electric Callboy both ascend two places, settling comfortably at positions 4 and 5.

Notably, XG breaks into the chart with a strong debut at number 8 with "IYKYK." Conversely, their track "WOKE UP," slides down from number 8 to 11, reflecting a mixed week for the group. Meanwhile, Yuuri's "カーテンコール" makes a leap from 17 to 12, showcasing a significant gain. "Hai Yorokonde" by Kocchi no Kento and Fujii Kaze's "Shinunoga E-Wa" also improve their standings, each moving up four places to 6 and 7, respectively.

Mid-chart entries experience modest climbs, with the most notable being ZUTOMAYO's "TAIDADA," soaring from position 39 to 20. Similarly, "Bunny Girl" by AKASAKI makes a striking improvement, jumping from 33 to 22. Among the newcomers, "NEW LOOK" by MISAMO enters at 30, adding fresh energy to the middle ranks. In the lower section, several tracks witness marginal uplifts, although others face downward shifts. "Red Swan" by Yoshiki, HYDE emerges at number 36, adding fresh intrigue. Vaundy's entry "ホムンクルス" rounds off the chart at position 40, while "オレンジ" by SPYAIR takes a dip from 29 to 38, indicating a notable decline. This week's chart captures exciting movements and fresh entries, promising an engaging mix for listeners.