The Top 40 J-POP songs - Week 48 of 2025 – Only Hits Japan Charts

This week's chart sees Kenshi Yonezu ascending to the top with "IRIS OUT," achieving its best position yet as it moves up from second place last week. Meanwhile, AiNA THE END's long-standing chart-topper, "革命道中 - On The Way," slips down to number two after ruling the charts. Ado's "MAGIC" and f5ve's "I Choose You" both make significant moves, climbing to third and fourth place, respectively. Notably, "I Choose You" boasts an impressive leap from position 19, demonstrating remarkable listener appeal.

Ellie Goulding's "Destiny" secures its highest position yet, rising to number five. The track replaces "GALA" by XG, which falls to sixth place. Mori Calliope's "LET'S JUST CRASH" makes an impressive jump to seventh from 18th, underscoring its growing popularity. Conversely, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada's duet, "JANE DOE," slides from fourth to eighth position.

New entries this week include Eve's "Iolite" debuting at 18th and Reol's "うつくしじごく" at 23rd, adding fresh energy to the chart scene. Other noteworthy re-entries are Fujii Kaze's "Hachikō," coming back at 16th, and YOASOBI's "Watch me!" returning to 33rd place. These movements reflect the tracks' continued or regenerated resonance with audiences. YOASOBI also brings new music with "会心の一撃," debuting at 25th. Not all trends are upwards, though, with DECO*27's "モニタリング (Best Friend Remix)" tumbling from 15th to 28th, and King Gnu's "SO BAD" shifting to 37th. The dynamic shifts in this week's chart highlight the unpredictable nature of hit music, inviting listeners to stay tuned to see how these trends develop.