Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Aimyon defeat THE IDOLM@STER and Yonezu Kenshi. Aimyon (with a different song) 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 Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon (Oricon Physical #2 / 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

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Oricon Physical #1: Kuwata Keisuke & The Pin Boys – Let’s Go Bowling (Oricon Combined #2 / Billboard Hot 100 #6 / not in the Oricon Digital top 20 / Billboard Download Songs #42 / not released for streaming)

I’m not a fan of this. It’s a bit too cheesy old dad for my taste. I like that he’s enjoying himself, but this just isn’t for me. 4.5/10

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Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold (Oricon Combined #4 / Billboard Hot 100 #3 / Oricon Physical #45 / Oricon Digital Singles #3 / Billboard Download Songs #4)

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

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Rank:

1. Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold

2. Oricon Combined #1 / Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Yonezu Kenshi – Lemon

3. Oricon Physical #1: Kuwata Keisuke & The Pin Boys – Let’s Go Bowling

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