Nintendo Switch App Climbs to #20 in Japan's Entertainment Charts

Overview

On November 5, 2026, the Japan App Store witnessed dynamic shifts within the Entertainment category, reflecting changing user preferences and trends in iOS apps. Notably, the Nintendo Switch App made a significant leap, securing the #20 position, which demonstrates the app's growing popularity among users.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made remarkable strides in the App Store charts:

• Nintendo Switch App: #20 (up from #52, +32 positions)
• MOALA Pocket: #19 (up from #28, +9 positions)
• TikTok Lite: #7 (up from #12, +5 positions)
• Stars: #22 (up from #27, +5 positions)
• BUMP - ショートドラマ: #26 (up from #30, +4 positions)

New Entries

This week also saw the introduction of a fresh contender:

• Fujii Kaze Goods: entered at #24

This new entry indicates a growing interest in merchandise-related apps, particularly those associated with popular cultural figures.

Top Performers

Maintaining strong positions within the top tier are:

• GoodShort(グッドショート): #1
• ReelShort: #2
• DramaWave: #3
• U-NEXT: #4
• zeta: #5

These apps have consistently captivated users, indicating strong engagement in the entertainment segment.

Notable Drops

Despite the positive movements for many, some apps faced declines:

• dアニメストア: #29 (down from #20, -9 positions)
• NHK ONE: #14 (down from #7, -7 positions)
• LIVE QR PLUS: #25 (down from #19, -6 positions)
• Auris: #28 (down from #23, -5 positions)
• TOHO-ONE 公式アプリ: #30 (down from #26, -4 positions)

These drops highlight the competitive nature of the App Store charts and the ever-evolving landscape of Entertainment apps in Japan.