Japan Entertainment Apps Trend Report: App Store Chart Movements

Overview

The Japan App Store witnessed significant shifts in the entertainment category during the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026. The chart rankings reveal a dynamic landscape for iOS apps, with several notable climbers making impressive gains while others faced steep declines. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, standout performers, and apps experiencing notable drops.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made remarkable moves up the App Store charts. Here are the top climbers:

• SAMANSA: 傑作ショート映画・ムービー見放題: #45 (was #75, +30 positions)
• トットット: #26 (was #48, +22 positions)
• tixeebox / 電子チケットの受取はティクシーボックス: #76 (was #97, +21 positions)
• DramaWave - 日本 / 韓国 / 人気短編ドラマ: #54 (was #73, +19 positions)
• Snap Dramas – Trending Series: #58 (was #77, +19 positions)
• KakaPic: AI動画作成・編集アプリ: #28 (was #43, +15 positions)
• ShortMax - ドラマ＆ショーを視聴: #48 (was #62, +14 positions)
• ワンダリア: #66 (was #80, +14 positions)
• ＴＯＨＯシネマズ　公式アプリ: #61 (was #74, +13 positions)
• TOHO-ONE 公式アプリ: #20 (was #32, +12 positions)

New Entries

New applications also made their debut in the entertainment category, indicating fresh interests among users. Here are the new chart entries:

• XG OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK: entered at #64
• J SPORTS オンデマンド: entered at #89
• AXCI センタリング判定＆カード管理: entered at #90
• タイトーステーションアプリ: entered at #92
• Google TV: 映画やテレビを観る: entered at #94
• スカパー！番組－スポーツ＆音楽、アイドル、アニメ、ドラマなど: entered at #95
• BTS Official Light Stick Ver.4: entered at #96
• SynClub: AIキャラクター作成＆チャット: entered at #97
• CHEERs-チアーズ: entered at #99
• 映画アプリ MOVIE WALKERで映画・映画館が探せる: entered at #100

Top Performers

Holding strong at the top of the Japan App Store charts, the following apps have secured their positions:

• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも: #1
• TikTok Lite: #2
• Netflix: #3
• BUMP - ショートドラマ / Short Drama: #4
• ミリオン-ショートドラマ見放題人気ドラマアプリMillion: #5
• NHKプラス（NHK ONE対応）: #6
• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #7
• ローチケ電子チケット: #8
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #9
• TikTok ティックトック: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, several apps have faced significant declines, reflecting shifting user preferences:

• 鶴房汐恩 Official Fanclub BONBON.: #87 (was #33, -54 positions)
• にじストア ボイスアプリ: #55 (was #27, -28 positions)
• ツイキャス・ビュワー: #82 (was #60, -22 positions)
• AnyPASS: #72 (was #53, -19 positions)
• BIMOBIMO-ビモビモ: #79 (was #61, -18 positions)
• Mrs. GREEN APPLE: #84 (was #69, -15 positions)
• Peatix(ピーティックス): #73 (was #59, -14 positions)
• MERCH MARKET Goods App: #38 (was #26, -12 positions)
• ＋KIRARI: #67 (was #55, -12 positions)
• B with U: #47 (was #36, -11 positions)

In conclusion, the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026, showcased a vibrant mix of movements in the Japan App Store entertainment category. Developers should closely monitor these trends to adapt their strategies and capitalize on the evolving preferences of users in the competitive landscape of iOS apps.