Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Johnny’s WEST defeat LiSA and Aimyon. LiSA and Aimyon are back this week, facing off against a blast from the past. 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 / Oricon Physical #1: Hinatazaka46 – Kyun (Billboard Hot 100 #10 / not in the Oricon Digital Singles top 20 / Billboard Download Songs #46 / not in the Oricon Streaming top 20 / Billboard Streaming Songs #42)

Same review as before: I can tell this is a 46 song. It has a completely different air than a 48 song, like the other 46 groups. It does remind me more of Nogizaka than Keyakizaka though. It’s lacking in the dark feel that Keyakizaka has. It’s a decent enough song. Nothing too out there. 5.5/10

Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold (Oricon Combined #3 / not in the Oricon Physical top 50 / Oricon Digital Singles #6 / Billboard Download Songs #7)

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

Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: LiSA – Gurenge (not in the Oricon Combined top 10 / Billboard Hot 100 #14 / not available physically or for streaming)

Same review as before: I like the dynamics of this song, how it alternates between these softer and more forceful parts. It creates a constrast and tension that keeps the song interesting. I also enjoy how the song’s more ethereal elements complement the harder rock sections. 7/10

Rank

1. Oricon Digital Singles #1 / Billboard Download Songs #1: LiSA – Gurenge
2. Billboard Hot 100 #1 / Oricon Streaming #1 / Billboard Streaming Songs #1: Aimyon – Marigold
3. Oricon Combined #1 / Oricon Physical #1: Hinatazaka46 – Kyun