AVPlayer Climbs 68 Spots in Japan's Entertainment App Rankings

Overview

As of October 1, 2026, the App Store charts in Japan's Entertainment category have witnessed significant movements. Notably, AVPlayer has made a remarkable ascent, climbing from #90 to #22. This report will delve into the top climbers, new entries, top performers, and notable drops in the chart rankings over the past week.

Top Climbers

This week has seen impressive gains from several apps within the Entertainment category:

• AVPlayer (無エンコード 字幕 再生速度調節): Climbed to #22 from #90, gaining 68 positions.
• ZZZ Driver: Climbed to #13 from #68, gaining 55 positions.
• Cozmo Robot: Climbed to #12 from #53, gaining 41 positions.
• 五等分の花嫁アラーム: Climbed to #21 from #55, gaining 34 positions.
• 転スラアラーム　〜シズ編〜: Climbed to #11 from #39, gaining 28 positions.

New Entries

The chart also welcomed several new apps that have made their mark this week:

• EKA2L1: Entered the chart at #14.
• 幕コレMINI 大和路線・奈良線 103系: Entered at #15.
• グローバルTV - ライブ: Entered at #16.
• 幕コレMINI 西武鉄道10000系 ニューレッドアロー: Entered at #17.
• Charles Train: Entered at #18.

Top Performers

In the top positions, a few apps have maintained their stronghold:

• 超かぐや姫！アラーム: Remains at #1.
• 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: Holds #2.
• everies: At #3.
• FAir for FlashAir: At #4.
• Folium: At #5.

Notable Drops

While many apps have made gains, some have seen significant drops in their rankings:

• Beautiful Tarot: Dropped to #30 from #12, losing 18 positions.
• Akinator VIP: Dropped to #23 from #6, losing 17 positions.
• FAS: Dropped to #27 from #10, losing 17 positions.
• SLAM DUNK Talkin' to the Rim: Dropped to #28 from #11, losing 17 positions.
• Wa Kingyo - 和金魚 -: Dropped to #25 from #9, losing 16 positions.

The shifting dynamics in Japan's App Store charts highlight the ever-changing landscape of entertainment apps. Developers and marketers should take note of these trends to strategize effectively in this competitive market.