Back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the 2nd week of February, including singles and albums released between 12/02/2024 and 18/02/2024.
The Oricon charts, known for their comprehensive coverage of the Japanese music industry, provide valuable insights into the best-selling CDs across various categories. These charts serve as a reliable indicator of popular and successful releases, be it physical singles, albums, EPs, or mini-albums.
The Oricon charts meticulously monitor the performance of both physical and digital releases, allowing music enthusiasts to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and sales figures.
However, the focus of this feature is directed specifically towards physical releases, including singles and albums/EPs/mini-albums.
Let’s take a look at the data.
Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking
#20
NEW ENTRY: SparQlew “You’re My Valentine”
SparQlew‘s 3rd single – a Valentine’s Day and 5th anniversary gift to their fans – had a surprisingly lukewarm reception.
“You’re My Valentine” sold 1,882 copies, just enough to get to #20.
Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking
#21
NEW ENTRY: UniteUp! “ELEVEN”
UniteUp! franchise’s compilation album “ELEVEN“ enters the chart at #21 after selling 3,009 copies.
#37
Akatsuki “TRIP vol.9”
After a strong first week of sales, Akatsuki‘s “TRIP Vol. 9” slips from #7 to #37 after selling 1,367 copies.
The CD has over 11.000 copies sold.
By highlighting the best-selling CDs every week, the Oricon charts offer a snapshot of the Japanese music scene’s popularity and commercial success.
Lastly, Oricon charts’ commitment to inclusivity extends beyond mainstream genres, encompassing a wide array of musical styles. From pop to rock, hip-hop to jazz, and everything in between, these charts strive to reflect the diverse and ever-evolving tastes of music listeners in Japan.
If there aren’t sales figures on the prints posted, the music label behind that artist doesn’t want to disclose that information.
It often happens with the Daily rankings. The Oricon charts depicted here only count physical copies. Digital figures are featured on a different chart that is not covered here.
