e＋ Soars 7 Spots in Japan's Entertainment App Rankings

Overview

As of April 16, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements in the Entertainment category. This week, we observe notable shifts in the Top Free Apps chart, with certain applications making impressive gains while others experience declines. The App Store charts reflect the evolving preferences of users, especially in the vibrant landscape of iOS apps.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout performers include:

• e＋(イープラス)　チケット・ニュース・スマチケ: Climbed to #15 from #22 (+7 positions)
• dアニメストア　アニメ動画見放題アプリ/マルチデバイス対応: Climbed to #25 from #32 (+7 positions)
• キャラぷ - 新次元チャットシミュレーション: Climbed to #29 from #35 (+6 positions)
• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも: Climbed to #13 from #17 (+4 positions)
• TikTok ティックトック: Climbed to #2 from #5 (+3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart within the Entertainment category. This indicates a period of stability among the existing popular applications, with users favoring established favorites.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the rankings:

• TikTok Lite: #1
• TikTok ティックトック: #2
• Netflix: #3
• NHKプラス（NHK ONE対応）: #4
• Tokyo Disney Resort App: #5
• ミリオン-ショートドラマ見放題人気ドラマアプリMillion: #6
• zeta - AIキャラ・あなたの推しとロールプレイチャット: #7
• Amazon Prime Video: #8
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #9
• Disney+: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, several apps have experienced significant drops:

• ABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTV: Fell to #19 from #11 (-8 positions)
• サクチケ: Fell to #22 from #16 (-6 positions)
• ミリオン-ショートドラマ見放題人気ドラマアプリMillion: Fell to #6 from #1 (-5 positions)

In conclusion, the Japan App Store remains a competitive environment for Entertainment apps, showcasing both resilience and volatility in user preferences. Developers must stay vigilant and adaptive to capitalize on these trends.