Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Yonezu Kenshi defeat HKT48 and Aimyon. Aimyon is back this week, facing off against a newcomer and herself. 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 Physical #1: Last Idol – Otona Survivor (not in the Oricon Digital Singles top 20 / not in the Billboard Download Songs top 100 / not in the Oricon Streaming top 20 / not in the Billboard Streaming Songs top 100)

This is like a lighter version of Keyakizaka46. More specifically, it reminds me of Keyakizaka46 when they mimick the vocal pattern and rhythm of Gesu no Kiwami Otome. It goes there, but not fully. But why go there at all? Why not make your own lane? 6/10

Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Aimyon – Haru no Hi (Oricon Combined #4 / Billboard Hot 100 #2 / Oricon Physical #6 / Oricon Streaming #3 / Billboard Streaming Songs #3)

This is an improvement for Aimyon. I normally find her a bit dull, but she added a bit of an electronic sound to this one to break things up. It fit nicely is a direction I’d like to see her explore more. 7/10

Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold (Oricon Combined #6 / Billboard Hot 100 #3 / not in the Oricon Physical top 50 / Oricon Digital Singles #5 / 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 Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: Aimyon – Haru no Hi
2. Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold
3. Oricon Combined #1 / Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Physical #1: Last Idol – Otona Survivor