{"id":429549,"date":"2026-05-03T01:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T01:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/429549\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T01:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T01:03:19","slug":"music-awards-japan-2026-reveals-full-nominees-kenshi-yonezu-fujii-kaze-and-hana-among-top-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/429549\/","title":{"rendered":"MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 reveals full nominees: Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze, and HANA among top contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 has revealed its full slate of nominees, with Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze, HANA, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE leading the field across the major categories. The announcement was made on April 30th at TOKYO NODE, atop the Toranomon Hills building, by MAJ ambassadors Kento Nakajima and Mei Hata.<\/p>\n

Now in its second year, the awards aim to spotlight Japanese music on the global stage. The Grand Ceremony will take place on Saturday June 13th at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, with a Premiere Ceremony at SGC Hall Ariake honouring categories outside the major awards.<\/p>\n

Topping the major categories, Kenshi Yonezu<\/a> is shortlisted four times across Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Global Hit From Japan, the latter featuring both \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019 and \u2018JANE DOE\u2019, his collaboration with Hikaru Utada. HANA follow with three major nominations, picking up nods in Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and New Artist of the Year. Fujii Kaze, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, and Sakanaction round out the top five with two major nominations each.<\/p>\n

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Compared to the entry stage announced in March, where Mrs. GREEN APPLE<\/a> led overall with 64 entries across 13 categories, Kenshi Yonezu has emerged as the overall frontrunner, leading on total nominations with 18 across all 63 categories, including one under his Vocaloid producer name Hachi. His single \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019 alone picks up nine nominations, while Hachi is nominated for Best Digital Culture Artist alongside DECO*27, Keina Suda\/balloon, Hiiragi Magnetite and Hoshimachi Suisei.<\/p>\n

Mrs. GREEN APPLE remain among the leading acts with nine total nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for \u201910\u2019, which ranked at No.10 on the IFPI Global Album Chart for 2025<\/a>. YOASOBI, by contrast, had 11 major-category entries, including nine in Best Global Hit From Japan, but are absent from the nominee list entirely.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Mrs. GREEN APPLE and Kenshi Yonezu lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 entry totals as full list is revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind Yonezu, Fujii Kaze<\/a> places second on total nominations with 10, followed by HANA and Mrs. GREEN APPLE on nine apiece. Hoshino Gen picks up eight, Hikaru Utada and M!LK seven each, and Sakanaction six. Creepy Nuts<\/a>, FRUITS ZIPPER, King Gnu, and XG<\/a> all land five nominations.<\/p>\n

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Five tracks are nominated for Song of the Year: \u2018Blue Jeans\u2019 by HANA, \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019 by Kenshi Yonezu, \u2018Kaiju\u2019 by Sakanaction, \u2018On The Way\u2019 by AiNA THE END<\/a>, and \u2018Sukisugite METSU!\u2019 by M!LK.<\/p>\n

\u2018IRIS OUT\u2019 is the most-nominated song across the entire ceremony, with its nine nomations spanning Song of the Year, Best Global Hit From Japan, Best J-Pop Song, Best Anime Song, and four regional categories covering Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. AiNA THE END\u2019s \u2018On The Way\u2019 follows with five nominations, while \u2018JANE DOE\u2019, Sakanaction\u2019s \u2018Kaiju\u2019, and M!LK\u2019s \u2018Sukisugite METSU!\u2019 each pick up four.<\/p>\n

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Album of the Year sees Mrs. GREEN APPLE\u2019s \u201910\u2019 competing with Fujii Kaze\u2019s \u2018Prema\u2019, Hoshino Gen\u2019s \u2018Gen\u2019, the various artists tribute \u2018Dear Jubilee \u2013 RADWIMPS TRIBUTE \u2013\u2019, and Southern All Stars\u2019 \u2018THANK YOU SO MUCH\u2019.<\/p>\n

The New Artist of the Year shortlist features CANDY TUNE, HANA, luv, STARGLOW, and Brandy Senki.<\/p>\n

For Best Global Hit From Japan, nominees include XG\u2019s \u2018HYPNOTIZE\u2019, Kenshi Yonezu\u2019s \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019, \u2018JANE DOE\u2019, LiSA\u2019s \u2018ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)\u2019, and Ado<\/a>\u2018s \u2018Usseewa\u2019.<\/p>\n

The Best Asian Song category nominates Silet Open Up\u2019s \u2018Tabola Bale\u2019 from Indonesia, Cup of Joe\u2019s \u2018Multo\u2019 from the Philippines, and three South Korean entries: PLAVE\u2019s \u2018Dash\u2019, WOODZ\u2019s \u2018Drowning\u2019, and HUNTR\/X\u2019s \u2018Golden\u2019.<\/p>\n

Genre-wise, J-pop unsurprisingly leads with 108 total nominations across major and other categories, followed by idol pop on 57. K-pop and hip-hop sit close behind on 31 and 29 respectively, with J-rock rounding out the top five on 24.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the headline categories, nominees have been chosen across 63 categories in total. Creepy Nuts\u2019 \u2018doppelg\u00e4nger\u2019 is up for Best Hip-Hop\/Rap Song, while their 2024 hit \u2018Otonoke\u2019 appears in regional categories including Best Japanese Song in Europe and Best Japanese Song in North America. Hitsujibungaku<\/a>\u2018s \u2018Koe\u2019 is nominated for Best Alternative Song, and the band\u2019s \u2018more than words (Miso Extra Remix)\u2019 appears in Best Dance\/Electronic Song.<\/p>\n

The Best Cross-Border Collaboration Song category pairs Japanese acts with international artists, with nominees including Hoshino Gen\u2019s \u20182 (feat. Lee Youngji)\u2019, ZICO and Lilas Ikuta\u2019s \u2018DUET\u2019, Balming Tiger\u2019s \u2018Narani Narani (feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!)\u2019, LiSA\u2019s \u2018ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)\u2019, and AURORA\u2019s \u2018Some Type Of Skin (feat. ATARASHII GAKKO!)\u2019.<\/p>\n

Final voting by music industry professionals begins now, with winners determined ahead of the June ceremony. The Grand Ceremony will broadcast live on NHK, with the red carpet airing on NHK BS and the Premiere Ceremony on TOKYO MX. Both ceremonies will stream worldwide on YouTube, with additional live streaming via Lemino, ABEMA, and radiko.<\/p>\n

Awards Week runs from June 5th to June 13th, featuring tribute concerts to Eiichi Ohtaki, an enka and kay\u014d showcase, LisAni! LIVE on TOKYO ANIME MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS, and a Masayoshi Takanaka and ANRI double bill<\/a> at SGC Hall Ariake on June 11th.<\/p>\n

Charts compiled by Electric Bloom Webzine from the official MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN nominee list. Artist credits, known aliases, genre groupings and title formatting have been standardised for analysis.<\/p>\n

All MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees by category Song of the YearHANA \u2013 \u2018Blue Jeans\u2019Kenshi Yonezu \u2013 \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019Sakanaction \u2013 \u2018Kaiju\u2019AiNA THE END \u2013 \u2018On the Way\u2019M!LK \u2013 \u2018Sukisugite METSU!\u2019 Artist of the YearFujii KazeHANAMrs. GREEN APPLESakanactionKenshi Yonezu New Artist of the YearCANDY TUNEHANAluvSTARGLOWBrandy Senki Album of the YearMrs. GREEN APPLE \u2013 \u201910\u2019Various Artists \u2013 \u2018Dear Jubilee -RADWIMPS TRIBUTE-\u2018Gen Hoshino \u2013 \u2018Gen\u2019Fujii Kaze \u2013 \u2018Prema\u2019Southern All Stars \u2013 \u2018THANK YOU SO MUCH\u2019 Best Global Hit From JapanXG \u2013 \u2018HYPNOTIZE\u2019Kenshi Yonezu \u2013 \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada \u2013 \u2018JANE DOE\u2019LiSA \u2013 \u2018ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)\u2019Ado \u2013 \u2018Usseewa\u2019 Best Song AsiaSilet Open Up \u2013 \u2018[Indonesia] Tabola Bale\u2019Cup of Joe \u2013 \u2018[Philippines] Multo\u2019PLAVE \u2013 \u2018[South Korea] Dash\u2019WOODZ \u2013 \u2018[South Korea] Drowning\u2019HUNTR\/X \u2013 \u2018[South Korea] Golden\u2019 Best J-POP SongKenshi Yonezu \u2013 \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada \u2013 \u2018JANE DOE\u2019AiNA THE END \u2013 \u2018On the Way\u2019Mrs. GREEN APPLE \u2013 \u2018Darling\u2019Koji Tamaki \u2013 \u2018Fanfare\u2019 Best Rock SongBUMP OF CHICKEN \u2013 \u2018I\u2019ONE OK ROCK \u2013 \u2018Puppets Can\u2019t Control You\u2019King Gnu \u2013 \u2018TWILIGHT!!!\u2019Sakanaction \u2013 \u2018Kaiju\u2019RADWIMPS \u2013 \u2018Tamamono\u2019 Best Hip Hop\/Rap SongSTUTS \u2013 \u201999 Steps (feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope)\u2019Creepy Nuts \u2013 \u2018doppelg\u00e4nger\u2019YZERR, LANA, JP THE WAVY & \u00a5ellow Bucks \u2013 \u2018Miss Luxury\u2019CHANMINA \u2013 \u2018WORK HARD\u2019RIP SLYME \u2013 \u2018Do ON\u2019 Best R&B\/Contemporary SongGen Hoshino \u2013 \u2018Eureka\u2019Fujii Kaze \u2013 \u2018Hachik\u014d\u2019Gen Hoshino \u2013 \u2018Mad Hope (feat. Louis Cole, Sam Gendel, Sam Wilkes)\u2019Hikaru Utada \u2013 \u2018Mine or Yours\u2019Tatsuro Yamashita \u2013 \u2018MOVE ON\u2019Fujii Kaze \u2013 \u2018Prema\u2019Gen Hoshino \u2013 \u2018Star\u2019Suchmos \u2013 \u2018Whole of Flower\u2019Fujii Kaze \u2013 \u2018Masshiro\u2019 Best Alternative SongKroi \u2013 \u2018Method\u2019Brandy Senki \u2013 \u2018Akai Wine ni Namida ga\u2026\u2019Rikon Densetsu \u2013 \u2018Ajisai\u2019Hitsujibungaku \u2013 \u2018Koe\u2019Rikon Densetsu \u2013 \u2018First Kiss\u2019Humbert Humbert \u2013 \u2018Warattari Korondari\u2019 Best Dance & Vocal Song (Group\/Solo)HANA \u2013 \u2018BAD LOVE\u2019HANA \u2013 \u2018Blue Jeans\u2019XG \u2013 \u2018GALA\u2019Number_i \u2013 \u2018GOD_i\u2019XG \u2013 \u2018MILLION PLACES\u2019HANA \u2013 \u2018NON STOP\u2019HANA \u2013 \u2018ROSE\u2019HANA \u2013 \u2018Tiger\u2019Da-iCE \u2013 \u2018Nonfictions\u2019BE:FIRST \u2013 \u2018Much\u016b\u2019 Best Boys Idol Culture Song (Group\/Solo)timelesz \u2013 \u2018Rock this Party\u2019King & Prince \u2013 \u2018Theater\u2019DOMOTO \u2013 \u2018Ai no Katamari\u2019M!LK \u2013 \u2018Iijan\u2019Snow Man \u2013 \u2018Charismaxx\u2019M!LK \u2013 \u2018Sukisugite METSU!\u2019 Best Girls Idol Culture Song (Group\/Solo)AiScReam \u2013 \u2018Ai\u2661Scream!\u2019FRUITS ZIPPER \u2013 \u2018Kagami\u2019CUTIE STREET \u2013 \u2018Ky\u016b ni Stop Dekimasen!\u2019Equal LOVE \u2013 \u2018Tokubechu, Shite\u2019FRUITS ZIPPER \u2013 \u2018Hachamecha Wacha Life!\u2019Juice=Juice \u2013 \u2018More! Mi Amore\u2019 Best Enka\/Kay\u014dkyokuLeon Niihama \u2013 \u2018Fun! Fun! Fun!\u2019Y\u016bto Tatsumi \u2013 \u2018Unmei no Natsu\u2019Keisuke Yamauchi \u2013 \u2018Kita no Dangai\u2019SHOW-WA \u2013 \u2018Hazusenai Pinky Ring\u2019SHOW-WA & MATSURI \u2013 \u2018Bokura no Kuchibue\u2019 Best Instrumental SongClassy Moon \u2013 \u2018A Light That Never Goes Out\u2019Shingo Sekiguchi \u2013 \u2018Elevator Lover\u2019Toshiki Soejima, Nahokimama \u2013 \u2018Moon\u2019DJ Mitsu the Beats \u2013 \u2018Stack Wave (feat. STUTS)\u2019Kan Sano \u2013 \u2018Kamisama no Melody\u2019 Best Dance\/Electronic Song in association with JDDAHikaru Utada \u2013 \u2018Electricity (Karen Nyame KG Remix)\u2019tofubeats \u2013 \u2018Fallin\u2019 feat. Neibiss\u2019XG \u2013 \u2018GALA\u2019Hitsujibungaku \u2013 \u2018more than words (Miso Extra Remix)\u2019iri \u2013 \u2018otozure\u2019Wednesday Campanella \u2013 \u2018Wo Ai Ni\u2019 Best Anime SongKenshi Yonezu \u2013 \u2018IRIS OUT\u2019Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada \u2013 \u2018JANE DOE\u2019Sakanaction \u2013 \u2018Kaiju\u2019AiNA THE END \u2013 \u2018On the Way\u2019FRUITS ZIPPER \u2013 \u2018Hachamecha Wacha Life!\u2019 Best Vocaloid Culture SongAbaraya \u2013 \u2018Kaben, Sore ni Matsuwaru Onsei\u2019r-906 \u2013 \u2018Saji no Ju\u2019Yamamoto \u2013 \u2018Sanbunen wo Eroi Me de Miru na\u2019Yamamoto \u2013 \u2018Chikubi Nazonazo\u2019marasy \u2013 \u2018Human Being\u2019Umicha \u2013 \u2018Maku wo Oros\u014d, Parade e\u2019 Best Cross-Border Collaboration SongGen Hoshino \/ Lee Youngji \u2013 \u20182 (feat. Lee Youngji)\u2019ZICO, Rira Ikuta \u2013 \u2018DUET\u2019Balming Tiger \/ ATARASHII GAKKO! \u2013 \u2018Narani Narani (feat. 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