We’re getting towards the mid-point of the year, which means it’s time for mid-year charts! Billboard Japan has now released their mid-year chart for 2017, which covers the period of November 28, 2016 to May 28, 2017.
Hoshino Gen was named Top Artist, which is the sum of the points from the Hot 100 chart and the Hot Albums chart. His song “Koi” was ranked #1 on the mid-year Hot 100 chart.
SMAP’s “SMAP 25 YEARS” topped the mid-year Hot Albums chart, while RADWIMPS’ “Zen Zen Zense” topped the Hot Animation chart.
Check out the top 10 from each mid-year chart below!
Top Artist
1. Hoshino Gen
2. RADWIMPS
3. ONE OK ROCK
4. Keyakizaka46
5. back number
6. SMAP
7. Sandaime J Soul Brothers
8. AKB48
9. Nogizaka46
10. Mr.Children
Hot 100
1. Hoshino Gen – Koi
2. Keyakizaka46 – Futari Saison
3. Piko-Taro – PPAP
4. Keyakizaka46 – Fukyouwaon
5. Nogizaka46 – Influencer
6. RADWIMPS – Zen Zen Zense
7. Keyakizaka46 – Silent Majority
8. Perfume – TOKYO GIRL
9. AKB48 – Shoot Sign
10. Austin Mahone – Dirty Work
Hot Albums
1. SMAP – SMAP 25 YEARS
2. back number – Encore
3. AKB48 – Thumbnail
4. ONE OK ROCK – Ambition
5. Sandaime J Soul Brothers – THE JSB WORLD
6. Utada Hikaru – Fantôme
7. RADWIMPS – Ningen Kaika
8. Yuzu – Yuzu Iroha 1997-2017
9. Suchmos – THE KIDS
10. Nogizaka46 – Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume
Hot Animation
1. RADWIMPS – Zen Zen Zense
2. Yonezu Kenshi – orion
3. Hey! Say! JUMP – OVER THE TOP
4. HKT48 – Bugtte Iijan
5. Doubutsu Biscuits x PPP – Yokoso Japari Park e
6. LiSA – Catch the Moment
7. Mai Kuraki – Togetsukyou ~Kimi Omofu~
8. UVERworld – Itteki no Eikyou
9. RADWIMPS – Nandemonai ya
10. Kato Miliyah – Dokomademo ~How Far I’ll Go~
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