Idol group NMB48 topped the charts this week with their 3rd single, “Junjou U-19,” selling more than 329,000 copies. The group now has a streak of 3 consecutive #1 singles starting with their debut, becoming the first female artist ever to achieve that (not counting soloists or sub-units from existing groups). Until now, the longest streak starting with a debut was 2, first achieved by Yakushimaru Hiroko in 1983 and duplicated by Sawajiri Erika in 2007.
- NMB48 – Junjou U-19 – 329,438
- Hikawa Kiyoshi – Sakura – 46,693
- Porno Graffitti – 2012 Spark – 35,474
- Hoshino Gen – Film – 15,975
- Kitamura Eri – Happy Girl – 14,060
- THE BAWDIES – ROCK ME BABY – 13,952
- SKE48 – Kataomoi Finally – 12,426
- NAOTO INTI RAYMI – Kimi ni Aitakatta – 11,378
- Hata Motohiro – Endroll EP – 10,906
- Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi – Hitotsu – 10,565
L’Arc~en~Ciel took #1 on the album charts with 171,000 copies of their 12th original album, “BUTTERFLY.” This is the band’s 8th number-one album, though their last one was more than 4 years ago in 2007.
- L’Arc~en~Ciel – BUTTERFLY – 170,855
- Ayaka – The beginning – 35,241
- Van Halen – A Different Kind of Truth – 32,171
- YUKI – POWERS OF TEN – 20,958
- Yuki Saori & Pink Martini – 1969 – 19,351
- Spitz – Orutana – 14,117
- EXILE – EXILE JAPAN / Solo – 14,020
- Various Artists – TV Anime “TIGER & BUNNY” Character Song Album “BEST OF HERO” – 13,921
- moumoon – No Night Land – 12,733
- Sonar Pocket – Sona Poke Ism 3 ~Kimi to no 365 Nichi~ – 11,990
In DVDs, Koda Kumi sold 25,000 copies of her “KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2011 ~Dejavu~,” ranking #1 on the charts. She also set a new record for “most consecutive years with a #1 on the music DVD charts,” with a span of 8 years (2005-2012). For the moment, this puts her ahead of Mr.Children, who currently have a streak of 7 years (2005-2011).
Among solo artists, the DVD gives Koda the record of “most #1s on the music DVD charts” (9), surpassing Takizawa Hideaki (8). Koda is also now tied with Utada Hikaru for “most #1s on the general DVD charts” (8).
Sources:
Oricon (weekly single ranking)
Oricon (weekly album ranking)
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