YOASOBI's 'IDOL' Emerges as Japan's Top-Streamed Song on Spotify in 2023

YOASOBI's official X account announced on Thursday, November 30 that the opening theme song IDOL for the Oshi no Ko anime has become the most-played song on Spotify in Japan in 2023. The song's popularity has also led to the super-duo winning several other awards. Oshi no Ko, created by manga author Aka Akasaka and manga artist Mengo Yokoyari, is a Japanese manga series that started serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in April 2020. The series was later adapted into an anime by Doga Kobo, with the opening theme song composed by YOASOBI.

Oshi no Ko anime theme song becomes the most-played song on Spotify Japan

Ai Hoshino from YOASOBI's "IDOL" music video (Image via Doga Kobo)

"IDOL" was placed at second place, while "Racing into the Night" was placed at fifth place.

Following the announcement, the dynamic duo expressed gratitude to all their Spotify listeners. "IDOL" emerged as one of YOASOBI's top-played tracks on Spotify and its music video on YouTube has amassed over 377 million views since its release in April 2023.

How fans reacted to the announcement

Screenshot of fans reacting to YOASOBI's post (Image via Our Website/X)

The fans were ecstatic to see their favorite artists surpassing their competition in Japan. They congratulated the artists and proudly displayed YOASOBI's placement on their Spotify 2023 Wrapped summary. One fan shared that three of their top five songs were by YOASOBI, expressing their gratitude for the artists' exceptional music. Other fans posted screenshots highlighting YOASOBI as their top artist of the year.

Kana Arima as shown in the Oshi no Ko season 2 teaser (Image via Doga Kobo)

A few of these supporters had achieved the status of being in the top 0.005% of fans. On the other hand, one supporter revealed how they had attained the position of being in the top 0.001% of listeners in the world with over 63,000 minutes listened.

The widespread appeal of the super-duo and their strong impact on fans was evident in this, suggesting that fans can anticipate another year of thrilling music releases from YOASOBI. Additionally, with the second season of the Oshi no Ko anime slated for release this year, fans can look forward to YOASOBI creating a theme song for the upcoming series.

Editor's P/S

YOASOBI's "IDOL" has emerged as Japan's top-streamed song on Spotify in 2023, and fans are ecstatic about the news. The song, which serves as the opening theme for the popular anime series "Oshi no Ko," has been praised for its catchy melody and powerful vocals. Fans have taken to social media to express their love for the song, with many sharing screenshots of their Spotify Wrapped data showing that "IDOL" was their most-played song of the year.

This achievement is a testament to YOASOBI's growing popularity, both in Japan and around the world. The duo has been praised for their unique sound, which blends elements of pop, rock, and electronic music. Their songs often tell stories about love, loss, and the human condition, and they have resonated with listeners of all ages. YOASOBI's success is also a sign of the growing popularity of anime and manga soundtracks. In recent years, these soundtracks have become increasingly popular, with many artists finding success by creating music that captures the essence of their respective anime or manga series. YOASOBI's "IDOL" is a perfect example of this trend, and its success is likely to inspire other artists to create more anime and manga-inspired music in the future.