Oshi No Ko: YOASOBI Triumphs by Dominating 5 Billboard Japan 2023 Charts
YOASOBI's Idol continues to reign as the unstoppable opening theme of the hit Oshi no Ko anime series, capping off an extraordinary 2023 with five chart-topping positions on Billboard Japan
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, YOASOBI's "Idol," the opening theme for the popular Oshi no Ko anime series, marked the culmination of its dominance in 2023. According to the year-end charts and data from Billboard Japan, the song topped five of its charts throughout the year, in addition to performing well on other charts. "Idol" also achieved international success, ranking in the upper half of specific global lists from Billboard and on several global Apple Music charts. It is evident that YOASOBI's "Idol" has maintained a strong grip on the Japanese music industry and has also made an impact globally since the debut of the Oshi no Ko anime series.
Oshi no Ko anime’s opening theme proving just as dominant as series itself was for year of 2023
The Oshi no Ko anime series is the television anime version of the manga series of the same name created by author Aka Akasaka and illustrator Mengo Yokoyari. The series was first published in April 2020 in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump publication, where it continues to be serialized regularly.
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The opening theme "Idol" by YOASOBI from Oshi no Ko topped five song charts of Billboard Japan in 2023, including the HOT 100, HOT Animation, TOP User Generated Songs, Billboard 2023 Annual Streaming Songs, and Billboard 2023 Annual Download Songs charts. YOASOBI themselves also claimed the top spot on the Artist 100 chart for 2023, with "Idol" also topping the Music category of Yahoo! Japan’s Search Awards 2023.
According to Billboard Japan, “Idol” has been streamed 527,143,965 times and has 509,751 downloads. The music video for the song has amassed 148,838,759 views. Despite its dominance within Japan, "Idol" and YOASOBI made a strong international impact and appeared on global charts.
This marks a significant achievement for the J-pop artist, with their song ranking 42nd on Billboard Global 200’s Year-End Charts and 19th on the Year-End Charts of Billboard Global Excl. U.S.. It is the first time a J-pop artist has broken into the TOP50 section of the list, while also achieving the highest rank a J-pop artist has ever received on the chart.
"Idol" achieved high rankings on multiple Apple Music 2023 charts, landing in 2nd place on the 2023 Top Songs 100: Japan and 7th on the 2023 Top Songs 100: Global. Additionally, it claimed the top spot on the 2023 Top Songs 100: Sing, which measures the most played songs using the Apple Music Sing function worldwide for the year. In Taiwan, the song reached second place on KKBOX’s Top 10 Most Played Japanese Singles in 2023.
YOASAOBI and "Idol" finished the year with a spectacular performance of the song at NHK’s 84th “Red and White Song Contest.” The Red Team, led by YOASOBI, emerged as the winner of the contest, earning over 10 million views for their performance of "Idol" at the event.
Be sure to keep up with all Oshi no Ko anime and manga news, as well as general anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2024 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of both the Oshi no Ko anime series and YOASOBI's music, I am thrilled to see the incredible success of "Idol," the opening theme song of the anime. The song's dominance in the Japanese music industry, topping five Billboard Japan charts and achieving high rankings on various global charts, is a testament to its exceptional quality and widespread appeal. YOASOBI's unique blend of pop and electronic music, combined with the captivating lyrics and visuals of the Oshi no Ko anime, has undoubtedly resonated with audiences worldwide.
The international success of "Idol" is particularly noteworthy, as it marks a significant milestone for J-pop artists. By breaking into the TOP50 section of Billboard's Global 200 Year-End Charts and achieving the highest rank ever for a J-pop artist, YOASOBI has demonstrated the global reach and influence of Japanese music. This achievement is not only a triumph for YOASOBI but also a positive development for the entire J-pop industry, showcasing its potential to captivate audiences beyond Japan's borders.
