Kenshi Yonezu's "Karasu" debuts atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released June 24.
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Kenshi Yonezu
Yohji Uchida
Kenshi Yonezu‘s “Karasu” debuts atop the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released June 24.
The hitmaker wrote the song to be featured as the theme of NHK’s 2026 World Cup broadcasts. The track bows at No. 1 for downloads and streaming, and at No. 2 for radio airplay and video views. “Karasu” is Yonezu’s 11th chart-topper — his first since “IRIS OUT” — and marks his 32nd week at No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100.
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