Back with a new Oricon Weekly roundup.
This article covers the 4th week of June, including singles and albums released between 24/06/2024 and 30/06/2024.
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 Albums Ranking
#4
NEW ENTRY: Buster Bros!!! “.Buster Bros!!!”
Buster Bros!!!‘s new division CD series “.Buster Bros!!!“ sold 13,050 copies, enough to grab a comfortable seat at #4.
#10
NEW ENTRY: BAE “Before Anyone Else”
BAE‘s 1st album “Before Anyone Else” enters the chart at #10 after selling 4,360 copies.
#31
NEW ENTRY: TRD “What’s Going On?”
TRD‘s 1st and last album “What’s Going On?” enters the chart at #31 after selling 1,892 copies.
Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking
#10
NEW ENTRY: ALKALOID & Crazy:B “ES Idol Song Extra”
ALKALOID & Crazy:B‘s CD “ES Idol Song Extra” enters the chart at #10 after selling 5,099 copies.
#26
NEW ENTRY: DRAMATIC STARS “THE IDOLM@STER SideM CIRCLE OF DELIGHT 13 DRAMATIC STARS”
DRAMATIC STARS‘s “CIRCLE OF DELIGHT 13 enters the chart at #26 after selling 1,937 copies.
#28
NEW ENTRY: Altessimo “THE IDOLM@STER SideM CIRCLE OF DELIGHT 14 Altessimo”
Altessimo‘s “CIRCLE OF DELIGHT 14“ follows behind at #28 after selling 1m595 copies.
#46
NEW ENTRY: Brave Child “Himitsu”
And wrapping up this chart is Brave Child‘s “Himitsu“. The CD sold 697 copies, enough to grab a spot at #46.
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.
