"Shinjuku Anison Scope," a column by Sho Higuchi, the anime buyer at Tower Records Shinjuku store, known for its extensive selection of anime songs, shares the latest anime song sales trends and firsthand accounts from the sales floor. The number one seller at the store from April 20th to 26th was Lauren Iroas's debut mini-album, "No One," from the VTuber project "Nijisanji."
◇Last week's results
Lauren Iroas is a young man who belongs to the city's security force and has gained popularity with over 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. His number one hit, "No One," is based on the concept of "not just one face" and features five songs that express Lauren Iroas's multifaceted world and expressions.
Coming in at second place is "Shiawase Flavor," the ending theme for the TV anime "Maid-san wa Taberu Dake," sung by the anime song vocal unit "ARCANA PROJECT." In third place is "Ensemble Stars!! IDOL SONG CD 'Assortment' MELLOW DEAR US," the first CD by the unit "MELLOW DEAR US" from the smartphone game "Ensemble Stars!!."
In 7th place is "283 Production XXXX Performance XXX= S/N-GUL4R1TY MUSIC COLLECTION," a single by the idol unit "Straylight" from the smartphone browser game "THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors (Shanimas)." The single contains songs created for a live event held in April.
Coming in at number 8 was "Kiseki wa Okinai," the 14th single by the female voice actress unit "DIALOGUE+", which is the ending theme for the TV anime "Skeleton Knight in Another World II". At number 9 was "Resonant Strings," the 9th single by "Morfonica," the band from the popular anime and game franchise "BanG Dream!". And at number 10 was the soundtrack for the theatrical anime "Lookback," titled "Theatrical Anime Lookback Original Soundtrack."
◇This week's trends
We're highlighting "Nighthawks," the first mini-album by "3SKM," a male unit belonging to "Nijisanji"; "THE IDOLM@STER MILLION BATTLE OF THE@TER 06 Especially Angel," which includes songs from in-game events for the popular game "THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! THEATER DAYS (Mirishita)"; "Dokidoki Date," the 22nd single by "Poppin'Party," who appear in "BanG Dream!"; and "Fear Nothing," the 19th single by "Roselia," also from "BanG Dream!".
◇Tower Records Shinjuku Store Anime Song Corner Ranking (From left: Title, Artist, Titles omitted)
1st Place: "No One" - Lauren Iroas (Album)
2nd Place: "Shiawase Flavor" (Happiness Flavor) - ARCANA PROJECT (Single)
3rd Place: "Ensemble Stars!! IDOL SONG CD 'Assortment' MELLOW DEAR US" MELLOW DEAR US Album
4th Place: "The Three Primary Colors of Now, Past, and Future" - Hasuno Sora Girls' Academy School Idol Club (Single)
5th Place: "WEATHER" by Haru Kaida (Album)
6th Place: "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Original Soundtrack" - Evan Call Album
7th Place: "283 Production XXXX Performance XXX＝ S/N-GUL4R1TY MUSIC COLLECTION" - Straylight Single
8th place: "Miracles Don't Happen" DIALOGUE+ Single
9th place: "Resonant Strings" - Morfonica (single)
10th Place: "Theatrical Anime Lookback Original Soundtrack" by haruka nakamura (Album)
◇Profile
Sho Higuchi is the anime buyer for the 10th floor (Japanese music and sales promotion) at Tower Records Shinjuku store. His passion for anime began with works from the 1990s such as "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "BLUE SEED," and "VS Knight Ramune & 40 Flame." Among anime songs, he particularly enjoys character songs, especially those related to idol anime. His anthem is "Up! 10sion Pleeeeeeeeease!" from "THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!". His favorite anime and game titles include "Pretty Rhythm," "THE IDOLM@STER," "Photo Kano," and "Sakura Wars."
