The year is coming to a close, so the end of the year charts and rankings are upon us! Billboard Japan has now released its year end charts for 2021, measuring the period from 11/23/20 – 11/28/21.

BTS was named Top Artist of the year. Yuuri‘s “Dry Flower” topped the year end Hot 100 single chart. BTS’ “BTS, THE BEST” topped the year end Hot Albums chart.

Yuuri’s “Dry Flower” also topped the year end Streaming Songs and Download Songs charts. YOASOBI‘s “THE BOOK” topped the year end Download Albums chart.

YOASOBI’s Ayase topped the Top Lyricists and Top Composers charts for his work with his duo.

Top Artist

1. BTS
2. YOASOBI
3. Official HIGE DANdism
4. Yuuri
5. NiziU
6. Ado
7. back number
8. LiSA
9. Aimyon
10. Yonezu Kenshi

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Hot 100

1. Yuuri – Dry Flower
2. BTS – Dynamite
3. YOASOBI – Yoru ni Kakeru
4. LiSA – Homura
5. YOASOBI – Kaibutsu
6. BTS – Butter
7. Ado – Usseewa
8. YOASOBI – Gunjou
9. Suda Masaki – Niji
10. Eve – Kaikai Kitan

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Hot Albums

1. BTS – BTS, THE BEST
2. Snow Man – Snow Mania S1
3. SixTONES – 1ST
4. YOASOBI – THE BOOK
5. King & Prince – Re:Sense
6. Mr.Children – SOUNDTRACKS
7. BTS – BE
8. SEVENTEEN – Attacca
9. Utada Hikaru – One Last Kiss
10. Official HIGE DANdism – Editorial

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