Vigloo Climbs to #6 in Japan's Top Free Entertainment Apps

Overview

As of May 21, 2026, the Japan App Store charts for the Entertainment category have seen some significant movements. With no new entries this week, existing apps are reshaping the rankings, highlighting the dynamic nature of user preferences in the region. In particular, Vigloo has made a noteworthy ascent up the charts.

Top Climbers

This week's top climbers have showcased impressive gains, reflecting their growing popularity among users. Here are the standout performers:

• gashacoco(ガシャココ)公式アプリ: Climbed to #26 from #42 (+16 positions)
• Vigloo(ビグルー)縦型ショートドラマ・アニメ見放題: Climbed to #6 from #15 (+9 positions)
• ABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTV: Climbed to #17 from #26 (+9 positions)
• FanStreamApp: Climbed to #22 from #30 (+8 positions)
• DramaBox（ドラマボックス） -ショートドラマ見放題: Climbed to #9 from #11 (+2 positions)

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps this week. This stability in the chart suggests that users are continuing to engage with familiar favorites, rather than exploring new options.

Top Performers

The top performers continue to dominate the rankings, with TikTok Lite holding onto the #1 spot, followed closely by TikTok ティックトック at #2. Here’s a look at the current top 10:

• TikTok Lite: #1
• TikTok ティックトック: #2
• zeta - AIキャラ・あなたの推しとロールプレイチャット: #3
• Netflix: #4
• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも: #5
• Vigloo(ビグルー)縦型ショートドラマ・アニメ見放題: #6
• Tokyo Disney Resort App: #7
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #8
• DramaBox（ドラマボックス） -ショートドラマ見放題: #9
• Amazon Prime Video: #10

Notable Drops

While many apps are climbing, some have experienced notable drops in their rankings:

• ReelShort - オリジナル短尺ドラマ見放題: #29 (was #19, -10 positions)
• Disney+: #11 (was #7, -4 positions)
• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #18 (was #14, -4 positions)
• bilibili-君の好きな動画、全部ここに: #25 (was #21, -4 positions)

In conclusion, the latest trends in the Japan App Store for entertainment apps showcase significant shifts, with established favorites continuing to perform well while new contenders vie for attention. Keeping an eye on these movements is crucial for developers aiming to capture the interest of iOS users.