2025 has been an insane year for J-Pop. Like, the kind of year where anime opening themes and idol group bangers are climbing the Billboard Global 200, rubbing elbows with Drake and Dua Lipa. J-Pop has officially gone worldwide, and if you’re not plugged in yet — this list will fix that real quick. Whether … Read more
If you thought J-pop was just hanging out quietly in the background while K-pop ran wild—think again. In 2025, Japanese pop is making serious noise on Billboard, streaming charts, and international playlists. Thanks to anime openings going viral, idol groups reinventing themselves, and soloists with cinematic bops, J-pop is in a full-on global renaissance. So … Read more
As of June 2025, Billboard has been tracking the rise of J-Pop globally through several charts like: And guess what? J-Pop is having a serious glow-up in 2025. From viral anime themes to idol anthems to indie rock ballads blowing up on TikTok, here are the Top 13 J-Pop Songs dominating Billboard charts in 2025—whether … Read more
J-Pop is no longer just a domestic treasure—it’s a global wave. And YouTube? It’s the battleground where fandoms go wild, clicks stack up like sushi rolls, and visuals become immortalized in playlists and late-night binges. Whether it’s chart-topping idols or surprise viral sensations, these music videos didn’t just rack up views—they became part of pop … Read more