TikTok Climbs to #4 in Japan's Entertainment App Store Charts

Overview

As of November 12, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen exciting movements in the Entertainment category. With the competition heating up, several apps have climbed the rankings, while others have faced notable declines. In this report, we will explore the top climbers, performers, and the apps that have struggled this week.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made significant gains in the App Store charts:

• ABEMA(アベマ) 新しい未来のTV: Climbed to #23 from #28 (+5 positions)
• radiko: Climbed to #24 from #29 (+5 positions)
• TikTok ティックトック: Climbed to #4 from #8 (+4 positions)
• e＋(イープラス)　チケット・ニュース・スマチケ: Climbed to #15 from #19 (+4 positions)
• NetShort - 人気短編ドラマ: Climbed to #12 from #15 (+3 positions)

New Entries

There were no new entries in the Top Free Apps category this week, indicating a stable yet competitive landscape among existing popular applications.

Top Performers

Despite the movements, several apps continue to hold their positions at the top of the rankings:

• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #1
• GoodShort(グッドショート)-ショートドラマいつでも: #2
• Tokyo Disney Resort App: #3
• TikTok ティックトック: #4
• TikTok Lite: #5
• ReelShort - オリジナル短尺ドラマ見放題: #6
• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #7
• ミリオン-ショートドラマ見放題人気ドラマアプリMillion: #8
• チャチャ - AIキャラ・推しと話せるロールプレイチャット: #9
• Netflix: #10

Notable Drops

On the other hand, some apps have experienced significant declines in their rankings:

• CHIIKAWA CHRiSTMAS MARKET: Dropped to #28 from #14 (-14 positions)
• DramaWave - 日本 / 韓国 / 人気短編ドラマ: Dropped to #17 from #10 (-7 positions)
• チケプラ電子チケット: Dropped to #16 from #12 (-4 positions)

These fluctuations in the Japan App Store highlight the dynamic nature of iOS apps in the entertainment sector, with user interests constantly evolving. Developers should keep a close eye on these trends to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.