Pokémon Champions Holds #1 as New Entries Surge in Japan Games

Overview

On June 25, 2026, the App Store charts in Japan for the Games category showcased a dynamic landscape with significant movements. Pokémon Champions continues to dominate at #1, while exciting new entries make a splash in the rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made notable gains in their positions:

• Color Block Jam climbed to #21, up 3 spots from #24.
• キングショット moved to #20, gaining 1 position from #21.

New Entries

June 25 saw the introduction of exciting new titles into the top ranks:

• カードキャプターさくら：思い出の鍵 debuted impressively at #2.
• 只今、骨休め中 entered at #4.
• 神龍の願い made its mark at #13.

Top Performers

The following games have solidified their positions at the top of the charts:

• Pokémon Champions - #1
• カードキャプターさくら：思い出の鍵 - #2
• Meowdoku! - #3
• 只今、骨休め中 - #4
• イナズマイレブン クロス - #5
• Arrows – Puzzle Escape - #6
• Smash Fest! - #7
• eFootball™ - #8
• X-Clash: サバイバル - #9
• ロウロウの郷〜箱庭で楽しむ不思議な暮らし〜 - #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps faced a decline in their rankings:

• トリミン2！-トリッキーミーン2 いじわる脳トレパズルゲーム dropped to #26, down 6 spots from #20.
• Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle fell to #29, down 6 positions from #23.
• 戦国戦輝 slipped to #15, down 5 from #10.
• ブロスタ dropped to #22, down 5 from #17.
• Amaze GO! - 矢印 パズル fell to #23, down 5 from #18.

As we observe these movements in the Japan App Store’s Games category, developers should analyze these trends for insights into user preferences and market dynamics. Keeping a close eye on the App Store charts can provide valuable data to inform your app strategy and positioning in the competitive landscape.