The awards ceremony for "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026," Japan's largest international music awards, was held on June 13th at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO (Koto-ku, Tokyo), and the band "Sakanaction" won the Best Song Award for "Kaiju." "Kaiju" also gained attention as the opening theme (OP) for the TV anime " Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Chi: Chikyu no Undo ni Tsuite), " which is based on the manga by Uoto . The Best Artist Award went to the band " Mrs. Green Apple." This is the second consecutive year that "Mrs. Green Apple" has received this award.
The "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN" is an international music award selected by over 5,000 musicians, including artists, creators, record company staff, concert promoters, music publishers, and judges for international music awards. It was established by five major organizations in the Japanese music industry, including the Recording Industry Association of Japan, transcending their respective boundaries. The first awards ceremony was held in 2025.
◇Best works and artists in the six major categories (titles omitted)
Best Song: "Kaiju" by Sakanaction; Best Artist: Mrs. Green Apple; Best New Artist: HANA; Best Album: "Prema" by Fujii Kaze; Best Global Hit From Japan: "HYPNOTIZE" by XG; Best Asian Song: "Golden" by HUNTR/X (South Korea)
