The Top 40 J-POP songs - Week 40 of 2025 – Only Hits Japan Charts

This week's top 40 chart reveals some notable shake-ups, with AiNA THE END's "革命道中 - On The Way" holding steady at the number one spot for its eighth consecutive week. XG's "MILLION PLACES" climbs from fourth to second, marking its highest position yet, while "Dandelion" by go!go!vanillas makes a significant leap from 26th to third place. XG's "SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT" moves up from twelfth to fourth, underlining a strong presence in the upper echelons.

Further down the chart, STUTS, Kohjiya, and Hana Hope's "99 Steps" ascends from thirteenth to fifth in its second week at this rank, showcasing a continued rise. Ado's "MIRROR" impressively jumps from 23rd to seventh, while YOASOBI's "Watch me!" moves up from 20th to eighth, indicating a growing momentum for these tracks. Conversely, several tracks experienced notable declines; Vaundy's "再会" slips from third to sixth, and BE:FIRST's "空" drops drastically from 14th to 31st.

Newly rising stars include "最高到達点" by SEKAI NO OWARI, catapulting from 39th to 19th, and "ラストルック" by 須田景凪 climbing from 33rd to 16th. Meanwhile, "恋風" by Lilas leaps from 32nd to 12th, breaking its own previous peak. A re-entry on the chart sees Fujii Kaze's "Hachikō" re-emerge at number 40 after a brief hiatus, hinting at a renewed interest among listeners. On the flip side, "どうかしてる" by WurtS encounters a marked drop, falling from second to 15th. AKASAKI's "爆速論理ness" declines from 11th to 22nd, while "Don't Tell Nobody" by ONE OR EIGHT tumbles from seventh to 23rd. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of the music landscape, with tracks rapidly rising and falling as listeners' tastes evolve week by week.