Amazon Fire TV Climbs 17 Spots in Japan's Entertainment Apps

Overview

As of July 9, 2026, the Japan App Store charts for the Entertainment category have seen notable shifts, particularly with some apps climbing significantly in rankings. The competition remains fierce, with established players continuing to dominate the top spots.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers in the Entertainment apps category include:

• Amazon Fire TV: Climbed to #20 from #37 (+17 positions)
• e＋(イープラス)　チケット・ニュース・スマチケ: Climbed to #16 from #23 (+7 positions)
• Amazon Prime Video: Climbed to #11 from #15 (+4 positions)
• Netflix: Climbed to #6 from #9 (+3 positions)
• BUMP - ショートドラマ / Short Drama: Climbed to #22 from #25 (+3 positions)

New Chart Entries

This week did not see any new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Entertainment category. The market remains stable, with existing apps continuing to vie for attention.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the top positions in the Japan App Store:

• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも: #1
• zeta - AIキャラ・あなたの推しとロールプレイチャット: #2
• TikTok ティックトック: #3
• NetShort - 人気短編ドラマ: #4
• DramaWave - 日本 / 韓国 / 人気短編ドラマ: #5
• Netflix: #6
• Disney+: #7
• TikTok Lite: #8
• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #9
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #10

Notable Drops

Some apps faced notable declines in their positions:

• NHKプラス（NHK ONE対応）: Dropped to #17 from #10 (-7 positions)
• MOALA Pocket: Dropped to #23 from #18 (-5 positions)
• DramaBox（ドラマボックス） -ショートドラマ見放題: Dropped to #24 from #19 (-5 positions)
• キャラぷ - 新次元チャットシミュレーション: Dropped to #25 from #21 (-4 positions)

The dynamics of the Japan App Store charts highlight the competitive nature of the Entertainment category, with both established and emerging players making their mark. As we look towards the future, it will be interesting to observe how these trends evolve and which apps will rise to the occasion in the coming weeks.