ニコニコ動画 Climbs 32 Spots in Japan's Top Free Entertainment Apps

Overview

As of October 1, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Apps in the Entertainment category has seen notable shifts. The competition remains fierce, with several applications climbing the ranks, while others face declines. This report highlights the top climbers, noteworthy performers, and the overall landscape of the iOS apps market in Japan's entertainment sector.

Top Climbers

This week, the standout performer is ニコニコ動画-アニメやボカロ動画が見放題の動画アプリ, which surged an impressive 32 positions to secure the #16 spot, up from #48. This significant leap can be attributed to the app's continuous content updates and user engagement strategies.

Following closely is Lemino／レミノ：音楽ライブやスポーツ、ドラマ等が見放題, climbing 8 positions to #17 from #25. AnyPASS also experienced a notable rise, moving to #26 from #34, gaining 8 spots.

Additionally, the Tokyo Disney Resort App climbed 5 positions to #10, while 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 moved up 4 spots to #27.

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart. However, the competition remains robust, with existing apps vying for better positioning.

Top Performers

The top positions are currently dominated by popular titles, with NetShort - 人気短編ドラマ holding onto the #1 spot. Following closely are U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題 at #2 and Netflix at #3.

Other notable apps include DramaWave - 日本 / 韓国 / 人気短編ドラマ at #4 and TikTok Lite at #5. The Tokyo Disney Resort App remains strong at #10.

Notable Drops

In contrast, some apps faced declines this week. ReelShort - オリジナル短尺ドラマ見放題 fell 8 positions to #20 from #12, while ABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTV dropped to #29 from #21, also down 8 spots.

Additionally, NHK ONE（NHKプラス） fell 6 positions to #19 and DMM TV アニメ・ドラマ・映画・バラエティなどが見放題 dropped 4 spots to #28.

Overall, the landscape of the App Store charts for entertainment apps in Japan remains dynamic, with user preferences shifting rapidly. As developers continue to innovate and engage their audiences, we can expect further fluctuations in the rankings in the coming weeks.