Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Aimyon defeat Yonezu Kenshi and Kuwata Keisuke & The Pin Boys. 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 / Oricon Physical #1: Aimer – I beg you (Billboard Hot 100 #2 / Oricon Digital Singles #2 / Billboard Download Songs #2 / not available for streaming)

I like the mystical, Middle Eastern vibe of this. It’s something different for her. It’s a departure from her usual more standard anime-type songs. The vocals are good as usual too. 7/10

Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon (Oricon Combined #2 / Oricon Physical #3 / 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 (Oricon Combined #5 / Billboard Hot 100 #3 / Oricon Physical #45 / Oricon Digital Singles #4 / Billboard Download Songs #5)

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:

1. Oricon Combined #1 / Oricon Physical #1: Aimer – I beg you
2. Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold
3. Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon