2025's Hottest Music: Recap of Recochoku and dHits Rankings

On July 16, 2025, Recochoku, a major music distribution service in Japan, announced its rankings for the first half of the year. This includes the Recochoku Download Ranking and the dHits Subscription Ranking, covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2025. Notably, two artists, Number_i and Mrs. GREEN APPLE, significantly impacted the charts this year.

Recochoku Download Ranking Highlights

Singles

Leading the singles chart this year is Number_i’s hit single "GOD_i." This track, produced by Kishi Yuta, was released on January 27 and quickly climbed to the top, securing the number one position in both January and February. Its remarkable performance solidified its place as the top single of the first half of 2025.

Top Singles of the Recochoku Ranking

1. GOD_i - Number_i
2. Plazma - Kenshi Yonezu
3. Lilac - Mrs. GREEN APPLE
4. Hyakka Ryouran - Ikuta Lira
5. Would You Like One? - Travis Japan

Albums

In the album category, Number_i's EP titled "GOD_i [EP]" was also recognized as the number one album. This EP includes six tracks, featuring songs produced by popular artists such as Jinguji Yuta and Hirano Sho. Of particular note is that both the previous year’s and annual rankings featured works by Number_i that consistently held the top positions.

dHits Subscription Ranking Highlights

Streaming

From the dHits subscription service, Mrs. GREEN APPLE emerged as a dominant force, placing multiple tracks within the top ten. Their standout performance includes the song "Lilac," which achieved the top position in the streaming rankings for the first half of the year. Released in April 2024, this song has remained a fan favorite, achieving top five status consistently since its debut.

dHits Streaming Rankings

1. Lilac - Mrs. GREEN APPLE
2. Darling - Mrs. GREEN APPLE
3. Que Sera Sera - Mrs. GREEN APPLE
4. APT. - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
5. Ikubyoukounen - Omoinotake

Conclusion

The rankings illustrate the evolving music scene in Japan for the first half of 2025. Both Number_i and Mrs. GREEN APPLE have shown outstanding creativity and audience appeal, leading to their significant presence in this year’s charts. The Recochoku and dHits platforms will continue to shape the way music fans engage with their favorite artists.

For a deeper dive into the music charts, be sure to check out the complete rankings:

As the year progresses, it will be exciting to see how these artists continue to influence the music landscape and what new hits await listeners in the second half of 2025.