Billboard JAPAN announced on March 19, 2025, that King & Prince's song "HEART" has topped the JAPAN Hot 100 chart for the period from March 10 to March 16, making it the 14th overall number one for the group in the comprehensive charts. This success follows the release of their single "HEART," which serves as the ending theme for the popular drama "My Lover is Muzukyun." The song sold an impressive 329,809 copies in its first week, claiming the top position on the sales chart.
"HEART" not only topped the sales chart but also led the download rankings with 30,920 downloads. The song's performance was notable in streaming as well, where it ranked 14th with 4,288,922 plays. Additionally, it came in at 23rd in radio airplay and 3rd for video views, cementing its popularity across multiple platforms.
King & Prince has established a remarkable track record, achieving first-week sales of over 300,000 copies for all their titles to date. Their latest achievement marks their 14th time at the summit of the Hot 100, underscoring their consistent success in the music industry.
Following King & Prince, Mrs. GREEN APPLE secured the second position with their song "Ryokusha," which recorded 9,761,022 streams, placing first in streaming for the 28th consecutive week. The song also ranked 8th in downloads, 66th in radio airplay, and held strong positions in video views and karaoke, demonstrating its lasting appeal. The cumulative streaming count for "Ryokusha" has now surpassed an impressive 500 million plays.
SKE48's 34th single, "Tick tack zack," rounded out the top three, with a total of 288,724 copies sold during its first week. The single also achieved a position on the radio airplay chart at 50th. In fourth place was Sakanaction's "Monster," which ranked 7th in downloads, 2nd in streaming, and 6th in both radio airplay and video views. Notably, the music video for "Monster" was released on March 16, adding to its visibility.
Rounding out the top five was Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "Darling," which had a notable week, showcasing increases in radio airplay by 133% and karaoke by 109% compared to the previous week. Another noteworthy mention is Remioromen's "Sangatsu Kokonoka," which charted for the second consecutive week, with impressive increases: streaming up 111%, downloads by 168%, video views by 142%, and karaoke plays increased by 126% from the previous week.
Here is a look at the top ten of the JAPAN Hot 100:
1. "HEART" by King & Prince (329,809 copies, 30,920 downloads, 4,288,922 streams)
2. "Ryokusha" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE (9,761,022 streams)
3. "Tick tack zack" by SKE48 (288,724 copies)
4. "Monster" by Sakanaction
5. "Darling" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
6. "BOW AND ARROW" by Kenshi Yonezu
7. "APT." by Rosé & Bruno Mars
8. "Keserasera" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
9. "Soranji" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
10. "Isn't It Cute Enough?" by CUTIE STREET
With this latest chart victory, King & Prince continues to demonstrate their prowess in the Japanese music scene, while other artists like Mrs. GREEN APPLE and SKE48 illustrate the competitive landscape of the industry. As the music charts evolve, the influence of streaming and digital downloads remains paramount, shaping the way hits are defined in the contemporary music climate.
