“Idol” is now tied with "Subtitle" by Official HIGE DANdism for most weeks at No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100.
Billboard Japan spoke with the duo about the story behind the creation of "Idol."
Eleven weeks at No. 1 is tied with Gen Hoshino’s ubiquitous J-pop hit “Koi” that topped Billboard Japan’s year-end list for 2017.
Daoko sat down with Billboard Japan to chat about the new song and her thoughts on the Sailor Moon franchise.
The artwork was designed by the multi-talented 32-year-old himself.
With 19,000 fans in attendance, this was YOASOBI's largest-ever solo show -- and it was also being broadcast live around the world.
Meanwhile, SixTONES’ "Kokkara" debuts at No. 2 on the Japan Hot 100.
Billboard Japan spoke to the musician on how he felt about the song and the reason for his constant activity as a Vocaloid producer, songwriter & solo artist.
Nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 breaks the record previously held by Official HIGE DANdism, and the song is now tied with Aimer in terms of total weeks at No. 1.
Official HIGE DANdism is the top act on the mid-year Japan Artist 100 chart, compiled from the results of the Japan Hot 100 and Hot Albums lists.
