mellow-fan Climbs 59 Spots in Japan's Entertainment Top Free Apps

Overview

As of October 29, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen notable shifts in the Entertainment category, particularly in the Top Free Apps chart. With significant climbs from several applications, this week’s report highlights the dynamic nature of the market and the competitive landscape of iOS apps.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made impressive gains this week, showcasing user engagement and increased visibility:

• mellow-fan（メローファン）旧OPENREC.tv jumped to #27 from #86, a remarkable gain of 59 positions.
• HotShort-Dramas&Reels surged to #21 from #66, climbing 45 positions.
• Tokyo Disney Resort App moved up to #6 from #10, gaining 4 positions.
• FOD SHORT（FODショート）ショートドラマ見放題 rose to #24 from #28, also up by 4 positions.
• FOD ドラマやアニメなどテレビの動画が見放題！見逃し配信も climbed to #30 from #34, gaining 4 positions.

New Chart Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Entertainment category, indicating a stable yet competitive environment where existing apps continue to vie for user attention.

Top Performers

Despite fluctuations among various titles, a few apps have maintained their top positions:

• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #1
• ReelShort - オリジナル短尺ドラマ見放題: #2
• zeta - AIキャラ・あなたの推しとロールプレイチャット: #3
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #4
• TikTok Lite: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps experienced significant gains, others faced notable declines:

• VibeShort: AI人気ショートドラマ dropped to #26 from #20, a decrease of 6 positions.
• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも fell to #9 from #5, down by 4 positions.
• Pontaパス declined to #28 from #24, losing 4 positions.

This week's movements in the Japan App Store reflect the fast-paced nature of the entertainment app market. Developers and marketers should continue to monitor these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly.