Mihon Manga Climbs 59 Spots in Japan's Top Paid Entertainment Apps

Overview

As of May 21, 2026, the Japan App Store chart for Entertainment apps has seen significant movements, with notable climbers and new entries shaking up the rankings. The competition remains fierce as developers strive to capture the attention of users in a dynamic market. This report highlights the top climbers, new chart entries, consistent performers, and notable drops.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made remarkable gains this week, demonstrating strong user engagement and effective marketing strategies:

• Mihon Manga: Climbed to #30 from #89, gaining +59 positions.
• ごちうさアラーム～リゼ編～: Moved up to #29 from #86, a gain of +57 positions.
• 幕コレMINI 東武鉄道 9000型 試作車: Jumped to #13 from #65, increasing by +52 positions.
• 幕コレMINI 近畿日本鉄道 5800系: Advanced to #12 from #56, gaining +44 positions.
• Burglin' Gnomes: Climbed to #10 from #23, with a gain of +13 positions.

New Entries

This week also welcomed several new contenders to the charts, indicating fresh interest in various entertainment offerings:

• リゼロアラーム　～エミリア編～: Entered at #14.
• おでかけAR: Debuted at #15.
• NEEDY GIRL STREAMER: Entered the charts at #16.
• ちえちゃんと秋ちゃん For YouTube LIVE: Launched at #17.
• Couch X Crawler: Debuted at #18.

Top Performers

Holding steady in the upper echelon of the charts, the following apps continue to prove their popularity:

• さんぽ神｜ドロッセルマイヤーさんの公式ゆるゲーアプリ: Remains at #1.
• KTouch21 変身シミュレーター: Holds #2.
• 魔法少女リリカルなのはReflection　フェイトアラーム: Stays at #3.
• 空論道｜ドロッセルマイヤーさんの公式ゆるゲーアプリ: Remains at #4.
• FAir for FlashAir: Continues at #5.

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced significant declines this week, indicating shifts in user preference:

• Transform Watch: 変身ヒーローウォッチ: Dropped to #24 from #7, a decrease of -17 positions.
• Wa Kingyo - 和金魚 -: Fell to #26 from #9, down -17 positions.
• SLAM DUNK Talkin' to the Rim 2: Dropped to #27 from #10, losing -17 positions.
• KotatsuManga: Fell to #28 from #11, down -17 positions.
• リゼロアラーム　～レム編～: Dropped to #19 from #4, down -15 positions.

The ongoing shifts in the Japan App Store's entertainment category reflect the evolving tastes of users, and developers must stay agile to capture and retain audience attention. Monitoring these chart movements will provide valuable insights for future app strategies.