Kenshi Yonezu’s Chart-Topping Phenomenon with ‘IRIS OUT’

For three consecutive weeks, Kenshi Yonezu’s single ‘IRIS OUT’ has dominated the Japan Hot 100 chart. This track has proven to be a standout, not only maintaining its top position but also achieving significant milestones across various metrics.

The track’s performance is robust across different categories, impressively holding the third position in physical sales, fourth in both karaoke and radio airplay. It shines in the digital realm, leading in downloads, streaming, and video views. With a whopping 26.3 million streams in the past week alone, ‘IRIS OUT’ has amassed a total of 78.98 million streams. Should it maintain this momentum and cross 22 million streams next week, it will set a new record as the fastest song to hit 100 million streams in Japan.

Historical Context in Streaming Achievements

Comparing ‘IRIS OUT’ with other rapid performers on the streaming front highlights its remarkable success. Here are other tracks that have quickly hit 100 million streams:

• YOASOBI ‘Idol’ (5 weeks)
• BTS ‘Butter’ / Official Hige Dandism ‘Subtitle’ (6 weeks)
• LiSA ‘Homura’ / Kenshi Yonezu ‘KICK BACK’ / Creepy Nuts ‘Bling-Bang-Bang-Born’ (7 weeks)

‘JANE DOE’ Holds Steady

Not far behind, ‘JANE DOE’, a collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, remains at No. 2. This marks a notable achievement as only a few artists, such as Official Hige Dandism and LiSA, have historically held the top two spots simultaneously in consecutive weeks.

Emerging Hits on the Chart

Additionally, the chart sees dynamic entries with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ‘GOOD DAY’ leaping to No. 3 from No. 41, driven by its association with Kirin Beer’s new brand and a substantial increase in streaming numbers following its digital release.

Debut tracks also make their mark, with OWV’s ‘BLACK CROWN’ entering strong at No. 4, and Neguse.’s track ‘Orihime & BABY feat. Reira Ushio’ climbing into the top 10 from a previous No. 84. Moreover, Humbert Humbert’s ‘Warattari Korondari’ scores a spot at No. 72, featured prominently in video and radio metrics.