nPlayer Plus Climbs 36 Spots in Japan's Entertainment App Store Charts

Overview

As of April 9, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen significant movements in the Entertainment category. The latest chart highlights some remarkable shifts, with nPlayer Plus making an impressive leap. This report covers the top climbers, new entries, top performers, and notable drops in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers have made substantial gains in the rankings:

• リゼロアラーム　～レム編～: #23 (up from #86, +63 positions)
• nPlayer Plus: #7 (up from #43, +36 positions)
• Akinator VIP: #20 (up from #40, +20 positions)
• Watch Shot Pro - クイックドロー: #5 (up from #15, +10 positions)
• リゼロアラーム　～エミリア編～: #30 (up from #34, +4 positions)

New Entries

Several new apps have made their debut in the Japan App Store this week:

• Layla: entered at #4
• 発車案内ごっこ: entered at #9
• 動物の鳴き声Pro - 動物の世界の自然の鳥の音を学ぶ: entered at #10
• ゴーストディテクター：幽霊レーダー: entered at #11
• The Architect of Predictions: entered at #12

Top Performers

The following apps are holding strong positions in the top rankings:

• RYUKIN: #1
• nPlayer: #2
• FAir for FlashAir: #3
• Layla: #4
• Watch Shot Pro - クイックドロー: #5

Notable Drops

In contrast, several apps have experienced significant drops:

• SLAM DUNK Talkin' to the Rim: #26 (down from #5, -21 positions)
• Cozmo Robot: #27 (down from #6, -21 positions)
• Folium: #28 (down from #8, -20 positions)
• PEAK!: #22 (down from #9, -13 positions)
• Let's Draw -お絵描きアプリ: #24 (down from #11, -13 positions)

In conclusion, the Japan App Store remains dynamic, reflecting changing user preferences in the Entertainment category. With notable gains from apps like nPlayer Plus and new entries like Layla, developers should stay attentive to these trends for future opportunities.