Yonezu Kenshi’s Chart Records Continue to Break! Two Chainsaw Man Theme Songs Dominate 1st and 2nd Place for 9 Consecutive Weeks

The musical landscape is buzzing with exciting news about Yonezu Kenshi! His latest single, “IRIS OUT,” released on September 15th as the main theme for the movie Gekijouban Chainsaw Man Reze-hen (also known as Chainsaw Man Reze Arc), has achieved an incredible milestone.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking (dated December 1st, 2025) for an astonishing 10 consecutive weeks! This achievement makes Yonezu Kenshi the first male solo artist to secure 10 consecutive weeks at number one on this chart, setting a new personal and historical record for male solo artists in terms of consecutive weeks at the top. The momentum doesn’t stop there; his collaboration with Utada Hikaru, “JANE DOE,” also charted at second place, allowing the two tracks to dominate the top two spots for an impressive nine consecutive weeks. The success extends to the Billboard JAPAN Streaming Song Chart (published November 26th, 2025), where “IRIS OUT” held the number one position for 10 consecutive weeks with a staggering 13,848,483 plays. “JANE DOE” followed closely, maintaining its second-place spot for nine consecutive weeks with 7,451,846 plays.

“IRIS OUT”‘s Unprecedented Records

“IRIS OUT” has soared past the 200 million cumulative streaming mark, achieving the title of the “fastest solo artist song to reach 200 million cumulative plays.” Its popularity isn’t just limited to streaming; it also claimed the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Karaoke Ranking (dated November 24th, 2025), marking its sixth consecutive week at the top and becoming the first song of the year to do so for such a duration.

Domestic Chart Triumphs

Since its release, “IRIS OUT” has consistently rewritten chart history, both domestically and internationally. On the Billboard JAPAN General Song Chart “JAPAN Hot 100” (published October 1st, 2025), it clinched the number one spot with 29,533 points. This impressive score represents the highest point total ever achieved since the chart’s tabulation metrics were updated in 2023.

The track also dominated the Streaming Song Chart (published October 1st, 2025) with an astounding 28,733,082 plays, setting a new record for the “highest playback count ever for a Japanese song.” Furthermore, on the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking (dated October 6th, 2025), it recorded an astonishing 32.199 million weekly plays, achieving the “highest weekly playback count in Oricon history.”

Global Acclaim

The international response to “IRIS OUT” has been equally monumental. It ranked 5th for two consecutive weeks on the US Billboard Global Charts “Global 200” (dated October 4th, 2025, and October 11th, 2025), establishing a new all-time high record for a “Japanese language song.” On the “Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan” chart (published November 13th, 2025), it amassed 18.99 million plays, becoming the “highest ever overseas weekly playback count” for a domestic Japanese song.

The song’s global reach is undeniable, charting in over 50 countries and regions on the Spotify Daily Viral Chart (dated November 5th, 2025). It has secured the number one position on the Japan Songs charts in various countries, including South Korea, Singapore, France, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, Taiwan, Germany, Indonesia, and Malaysia, truly making it a worldwide hit.

A Monumental Impact

Combining the Billboard JAPAN music charts (published November 26th, 2025) and the Oricon music rankings (dated December 1st, 2025) for this week, Yonezu Kenshi has achieved a remarkable total of five number-one crowns, with three of them being for 10 consecutive weeks. The theme song and ending theme for Gekijouban Chainsaw Man Reze-hen continue to make an enormous impact on the music scene, showcasing Yonezu Kenshi’s unparalleled artistry and widespread appeal.