We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

11/18/96

Album:

X JAPAN – DAHLIA (first week sales: 429,280)

 

Single:

Miki Imai – PRIDE (first week sales: 239,740)

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11/19/01

Album:

CHEMISTRY – The Way We Are (first week sales: 1,143,310)

 

Single:

Mr.Children – youthful days (first week sales: 352,730)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0n0hRasLw0

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11/20/06

Album:

ELLEGARDEN – ELEVEN FIRE CRACKERS (first week sales: 215,960)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nQguP96Md4

 

Single:

Morning Musume – Aruiteru (first week sales: 40,967)

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11/21/11

Album:

KinKi Kids – K album (first week sales: 151,531)

 

Single:

SKE48 – Okey Dokey (first week sales: 382,802)

 

RIAJ Digital Track Chart:

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS – LOVE SONG