Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Aimyon defeat Johnny’s WEST and Yonezu Kenshi. Aimyon and Kenshi are back is back this week, facing off against a newcomer. Find out what Ronald thought of the songs that topped the singles charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!
Oricon Combined #1 / Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Physical #1: Kis-My-Ft2 – Kimi wo Daisuki da (not released digitally or for streaming)
I’m just bored. I’m not here for these cheesy ballads that are passed around the Johnny & Associates office, waiting for someone to take them home. They all sound the same! 2/10
Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon (Oricon Combined #8 / Billboard Hot 100 #4 / Oricon Physical #18 / not available for streaming)
Same review as before: Kenshi is a mixed bag. I liked him at first, then he fell out of my favor. I hated the singles from this last album, but the album itself was surprisingly strong. I think that may be happening again, because I’m not really wowed by this. There are some moments where I like the production, but overall, it sounds like something any other male singer-songwriter / male-front band would do. 5/10
Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold (not in the Oricon Combined top 10 / Billboard Hot 100 #5 / not in the Oricon Physical top 50 / Oricon Digital Singles #3 / Billboard Download Songs #4)
Same review as before: This is actually somewhat enjoyable. There is a nostalgia to the song that brings a sense of comfort. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it is quite pleasant. 6.5/10
Rank:
- Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold
- Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon
- Oricon Combined #1 / Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Physical #1: Kis-My-Ft2 – Kimi wo Daisuki da
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