The Top 40 J-POP songs - Week 04 of 2026 – Only Hits Japan Charts

This week's J-Pop chart is buzzing with activity, with King Gnu taking the spotlight as AIZO jumps from third to first place. Meanwhile, Kenshi Yonezu's IRIS OUT holds steady in second position for the third consecutive week, demonstrating its steady popularity. YOASOBI's latest entry, BABY, debuts at an impressive third spot, swiftly joining the upper echelon of the chart. Conversely, their track アドレナ slides down from its previous top position, landing at fourth.

Ado's energetic track MAGIC ascends to fifth position from sixth, marking its fourth week in the top ten. Notably, ICONIC by 花冷え。 arrives fresh on the scene at eighth, signifying a strong entry. On the other hand, Ado's Odoru Ponpokorin sees a noticeable drop, falling to seventh from fourth place. Among noteworthy risers, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada's collaboration, JANE DOE, climbs up to the tenth spot from twelfth, showcasing renewed interest and engagement.

Several new entries have made a splash this week, with YOASOBI's よあけのうた - Yoake no uta, ONE OR EIGHT's POWER, and ILLIT's Sunday Morning debuting at positions thirteen, fifteen, and twenty, respectively. The chart also welcomes yama's End roll and THE ORAL CIGARETTES' ERASE, adding fresh sounds to our diverse playlist. Additionally, CHANMINA's TEST ME and Rokudenashi's The City Where Whales Fall enter the chart at twenty-eight and thirty-six. In shifts, XG's 4 SEASONS and YOASOBI's 劇上 by YOASOBI have experienced declines, while (how could i be)honest? by Rol3ert inches upwards. A significant drop is seen with GALA by XG, sliding from fifth to a disheartening thirty-eighth place. This week's movements reflect a dynamic J-Pop landscape, brimming with both consistency and surprise entries, as well as shifts. Stay tuned to relish these transitions as established favorites defend their positions and newcomers eagerly climb the charts.