The YouTube Japan music chart for the week ending March 20, 2025, sees new tracks entering the top 10 and several popular songs experiencing notable changes in streams.
Top 10 Highlights:
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Sakanaction – 怪獣
With a significant surge of 2.4 million streams, Sakanaction’s track “怪獣” rises to the number one position. The song has now accumulated 6.18 million streams in total, marking its steady popularity. This is the track’s fifth week on the chart, and it’s currently holding the top spot. - Mrs.GREEN APPLE – ライラック
After a long run at the top, Mrs.GREEN APPLE’s “ライラック” drops one position to second, with a slight decrease in streams (down by 427,438 to 6.08 million). However, it remains a fan favorite, having spent 49 weeks on the chart. -
Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW
Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW” experiences a significant decline of 1.13 million streams, landing in third position with 4.73 million streams after eight weeks. Despite the drop, it remains a top contender. -
CUTIE STREET – かわいいだけじゃだめですか?
This track has fallen to number four, seeing a modest dip in streams (down by 19,572) to 4.06 million after 26 weeks on the chart. -
YOASOBI – UNDEAD
YOASOBI’s “UNDEAD” holds steady in fifth position with 3.59 million streams, marking a small increase in daily streams (+13,429). The track continues its impressive 38-week run.
Noteworthy New Entries:
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LE SSERAFIM – HOT
The highly anticipated “HOT” by LE SSERAFIM enters the chart at number 10, collecting 2.4 million streams in its first week. This marks an exciting debut for the group on the YouTube Japan chart. -
ME:I – MUSE
Another new entry, “MUSE” by ME:I, debuts at number 21, with 1.62 million streams in its first week, showcasing the rising talent of the group. -
AKINO – 創聖のアクエリオン
AKINO’s “創聖のアクエリオン” lands at number 36 with 1.13 million streams in its debut week, proving the enduring appeal of this classic anime theme.
Other Trends:
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE remains a dominant force on the chart, with several tracks occupying spots in the top 50, including “ダーリン” at 7 and “ビターバカンス” at 30. This indicates the group’s broad and sustained appeal among Japanese music listeners.
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Creepy Nuts continues their strong presence with two tracks: “オトノケ” (15) and “doppelgänger” (18). The duo’s versatility and consistent fanbase are apparent as they remain active in the top 20.
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SixTONES see a significant rise this week, with “バリア” jumping 13 spots to number 16, showing a surge in streams (+366,914) to reach 1.86 million streams in just five weeks.
Here’s the top 50 YouTube Japan chart for the week ending 2025/03/20:
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sakanaction – 怪獣 (6,178,271 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – ライラック (6,077,662 streams)
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Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW (4,730,982 streams)
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CUTIE STREET – かわいいだけじゃだめですか? (4,062,448 streams)
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YOASOBI – UNDEAD (3,591,440 streams)
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ROSÉ – APT. (2,799,399 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – ダーリン (2,787,286 streams)
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DECO*27 – モニタリング (feat. Hatsune Miku) (2,695,489 streams)
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YOASOBI – アイドル (2,453,371 streams)
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LE SSERAFIM – HOT (2,400,735 streams)
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CANDY TUNE – 倍倍FIGHT! (2,350,280 streams)
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柊マグネタイト – テトリス (2,102,671 streams)
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King & Prince – HEART (2,062,814 streams)
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AKASAKI – Bunny Girl (1,962,803 streams)
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Creepy Nuts – オトノケ (1,883,531 streams)
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SixTONES – バリア (1,860,185 streams)
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RADWIMPS – 正解 (1,842,057 streams)
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Creepy Nuts – doppelgänger (1,812,346 streams)
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Kocchi no Kento – はいよろこんで (1,743,593 streams)
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Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma (1,663,917 streams)
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ME:I – MUSE (1,618,482 streams)
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CUTIE STREET – ラブトレ (1,591,724 streams)
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DECO*27 – テレパシ (feat. Hatsune Miku) (1,585,658 streams)
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aespa – Whiplash (1,560,197 streams)
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issey – モエチャッカファイア (1,538,747 streams)
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timelesz – Rock This Party (Live) (1,440,672 streams)
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BABYMONSTER – DRIP (1,414,144 streams)
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Hoshimachi Suisei – ビビデバ (1,395,133 streams)
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Kenshi Yonezu – さよーならまたいつか!- Sayonara (1,391,680 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – ビターバカンス (1,391,266 streams)
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Lilas Ikuta – 百花繚乱 (1,288,348 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – familie (1,267,412 streams)
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SG – 僕らまた (1,246,924 streams)
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FRUITS ZIPPER – かがみ (1,238,311 streams)
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Tatsuya Kitani – ずうっといっしょ! (1,135,405 streams)
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AKINO – 創聖のアクエリオン (1,129,297 streams)
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Number_i – GOD_i (1,129,190 streams)
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HANA – Drop (1,083,212 streams)
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XG – IS THIS LOVE (1,067,644 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – Lovin’ (Live) (1,066,839 streams)
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GEMN – ファタール (1,057,154 streams)
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ILLIT – Almond Chocolate (1,033,908 streams)
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Da-iCE – I wonder (1,030,483 streams)
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CUTIE STREET – ひたむきシンデレラ! (1,005,418 streams)
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M!LK – イイじゃん (1,000,618 streams)
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Snow Man – SBY (979,069 streams)
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柊マグネタイト – 雑魚 (feat. Akita Neru) (977,855 streams)
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Mrs.GREEN APPLE – コロンブス(Live) (971,680 streams)
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timelesz – RUN (928,790 streams)
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ILLIT – Magnetic (870,780 streams)
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ColorfulPeach – べいびーらぶ (832,316 streams)
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Ado – エルフ (827,455 streams)
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YZERR – Miss Luxury (820,445 streams)
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Fujii Kaze – masshiro (pure white) (803,201 streams)
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BE:FIRST – Spacecraft (792,716 streams)
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Vaundy – 走れSAKAMOTO (786,867 streams)
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TREASURE – YELLOW (779,268 streams)
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Hallo Cel – キャンディークッキーチョコレート (feat. Hatsune Miku & Kasane Teto) (763,410 streams)
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JENNIE – like JENNIE (760,936 streams)
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