Japan Top 10 (10) Jpop Hits!

Open up the pit and lets get into with a special episode all about Japanese Hardcore Punk! Join Eric as he navigates you through this genre, featuring the music of The Stalin, Gauze, and Acute.Scripted & Quality Assured by: EricHosted by: EricAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: Kirby & AnnaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: DeanIf the pace of March is getting you down, take the weight off your shoulders, sit back and enjoy this month's Japan Top 10 countdown with hosts Anna & Kirby as they bring you a troop of brand new songs from the likes of: Aimyon, sumika and Mr.Children, as well as a few chart dominating tracks.

Our host, Ethel, brings you one of Echo’s favorite artists, Fukashigi/wonderboy, for this time’s artist of the month. Scripted & Quality Assured by: EchoHosted by: EthelAudio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Scripted by: ReccaHosted by: Recca & DeanQuality Assured by: HayleyAudio edited & Uploaded by: DeanPut your sunglasses on, fire up the time machine, and get ready for a night drive through the wonderful world of City Pop! We’ll explore this wonderful genre, its surprising resurgence in popularity, its relationship to vaporwave, and its influence on today’s J-pop artists.

This month’s top 10 episode has been sponsored by our friends at getyourgenki! Visit them at https://www.getyourgenki.de/ to find more information on what they are all about!This time we have a few songs returning and mostly songs we haven’t played before, with a grab bag of musical styles. We have queens Mariya Takeuchi and Ringo Sheena both coming back into the spotlight, as well as newer sensations like Alexandros and Official HIGE DANDism catapulting themselves up the chart as usual. We also have a special indie spotlight we’re really excited to feature, too, so stick around ‘til the end for that and enjoy.Scripted & Quality Assured by: EchoHosted by: Kirby & AnnaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

From Japanese nature, to all things Anime, delve into the world of Japanese, and Japanese-inspired, indie music as Andy & Ethel bring the first of Japan Top 10s indie artist interviews. Discussing everything from inspirations to future plans with two talented indie musicians, past Japan Top 10 Indie Spotlight artists Jared Kubokawa and Danny Dice.Scripted & Quality assured by: HayleyHosted by: Ethel & AndyAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tadamichi

Cute idol singers meet heavy metal?! Let’s rock out to Kawaii Metal, a genre that seems to be a living contradiction! From pioneering group BABYMETAL to “girls’ metal” and newer indie groups, explore the breadth of this recent and interesting genre. Don’t wear yourself out headbanging!Scripted by: ReccaHosted by: Eric & AndyQuality Assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: Johnson

Scripted by: Echo & ReccaHosted by: KirbyQuality Assured by: AndyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: Dean2020 is finally here, and we’re already excited to share all of the best Japanese music that will be released this year. Thanks for tuning in, and Happy New Year. Make sure to tune in to our next show to see how Japan’s best artists are gonna kick off 2020 for us.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: AnnaAudio edited & Uploaded by: Tabamichi What better way to see off the dusty old year, and kick start a whole new decade, than with a blinding blast of pure punk rock joy. Join Anna as she brings you her Artist of the Month pick, a band who might just be energetic enough to power the world into 2020, WANIMA.

Scripted by: Andy and EchoHosted by: Anna & EricQuality assured by: MikiAudio Edited and Uploaded by: DeanFinish out this year (and decade!) with our Top 20 countdown of this year’s most popular hits! Join Anna and Eric as they reminisce about the past year while gearing up for an exciting 2020. Old acquaintances should not be forgotten in the case of some of our superstars featured on this countdown; Kenshi Yonezu, Masaki Suda, WANIMA, Aimyon, Sheena Ringo, and many, many more!20. 椎名林檎＆宇多田ヒカル (Ringo Sheena & Utada Hikaru) - 浪漫と算盤 (Roman to Soroban)19. 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) - 海の幽霊 (Umi no Yuurei)18. MRS. GREEN APPLE - ロマンチシズム (Romanticism)17. LiSA - 紅蓮げ (Gurenge)16. TWICE - Breakthrough15. RADWIMPS - 愛にできることはまだあるかい (Ai ni Dekiru Koto wa Mada Arukai)14. WANIMA - アゲイン (Again)13. スピッツ (Spitz) - 優しいあの子 (Yasashii Ano Ko)12. 菅田将暉 (Masaki Suda) - まちがいさがし (Machigai Sagashi)11. あいみょん (Aimyon) - あした世界が終わるとしても (Ashita Sekai ga Owaru to Shitemo)10. 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) - 馬と鹿 (Uma to Shika)9. BUMP OF CHICKEN - Auro

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: KirbyAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiHopefully, you're not too full on all those holiday treats, as we bring to you one list you don't need to worry about being naughty or nice for. It's your J-top ten December countdown, unwrapped by your host Kirby. Who needs frankincense and myrrh when you can have gifts from the likes of: Aimyon, Radwimps and Perfume, as well as our Indie Spotlight Jared Kubokawa.

Scripted by: HayleyHosted by: EthelQuality Assured by: MikiAudio edited & Uploaded by: DeanTime to get that black eyeliner, lipstick and nail varnish at the ready as things are looking pretty visual kei with Content Producer Hayley's Artist of The Month pick: The GazettE. Join Ethel as she guides you through some of the bands vast catalogue of tracks. No need to deny yourself all things J-Rock this month.

Scripted by: EricHosted by: Eric & AnnaQuality Assured by: ReccaAudio edited & Uploaded by: DeanTune into this episode as Anna and Eric discuss the impact of Hispanic and Latin American influences in Japanese music and culture! Enjoy the conversation as well as tunes from 山口百恵 (Momoe Yamaguchi) and 中森明菜 (Akina Nakamori) as well as others.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: AndyHosted by: ReccaAudio Edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiHalloween may be over but we still have plenty of treats for you on this November 2019 Japan Top 10 Countdown! Enjoy a bountiful list of JPop favorites like Aimyon, Hikaru Utada, Kenshi Yonezu, and more.

Scripted & Hosted by: AndyQuality Assured by: MikiAudio edited by: DeanFeel the beat and move your feet to Kirby’s pick for Artist of the Month, J-rock band, Beat Crusaders! Andy will be taking over to highlight the many peaks of this pop punk-esque crew who grew from small beginnings to anime opening regulars.

Hosted by: Sandra, Darcy, Recca, Anna, Andy, Dean, Hayley, William, Ethel, Eric, Vincent, Miki, TadamichiAudio edited by: TadamichiQA by: MikiTune into our 300th episode celebration, where our past and present staff members bring you some of their favorite tracks from this decade. And we didn't forget you, the listener! If you submitted a shoutout + song request, we've included it in this special episode too!

Scripted & Quality Assured by: HayleyHosted by: KirbyEdited and uploaded by: DeanEnjoy Halloween season with this month's spellbinding October J-top 10 countdown. Though we can't promise Yōkai, ghouls and ghosts, we can offer some enchanting treats by the likes of Aimyon, Kenshi Yonezu, and Perfume, as well as a J-top ten indie spotlight HYPERCONFIDENCE. No tricks here we promise.

Scripted & Quality Assured by: ReccaHosted by: EthelAudio edited & Uploaded by: TadamichiJam out to top tunes and deep cuts by famed anime songstress LiSA, our audio editor Tadamichi’s pick for Artist of the Month! Ethel will guide you through LiSA’s decade-long journey as an artist, from her days with Girls Dead Monster through her illustrious solo career.To hear the full version of the episode, make sure to join our Patreon Donor's club at jtop10.jp/club

Scripted by: ReccaHosted by: William, Erin & AnnaAudio edited & Uploaded by: TommyQuality assured by: MikiJoin Erin and new host Anna, with special guest anime expert Will, as they discuss the future of anime in Japan. What’s trending in the 2010s, and how will things pan out in the future? Only time will tell, but until then, our hosts will gaze into the J top 10 crystal ball and offer their insights, accompanied by some great ani-songs from recent years.To hear the full version of the episode, make sure to join our Patreon Donor's club at jtop10.jp/club

Start September off right with a star-studded J-top 10 countdown! Kenshi Yonezu, Aimyon, and RADWIMPS bring a solid rock vibe to the end of summer. All rounded out with a Brazilian-influenced indie spotlight from MIC and Rappin’ Hood.This episode of JTop 10 has been proudly supported by our friends at KawaiiBox! Visit them using our special URL at https://www.kawaiibox.com/jtop10 to get $5 off your order!Scripted & Quality Assured by: AndyHosted by: KirbyAudio Edited by: EricUploaded by: Jack