2017 in Japanese music
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The year 2017 in Japanese music.
Number-ones
Awards
Albums released
January
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cream the Best[1] | Cream | Hip hop | Rhythm Zone |
| 6 | The Best of Bōdan Shōnendan: Japan Edition[2] | BTS | Hip hop | Pony Canyon |
| The Best of Bōdan Shōnendan: Korea Edition[2] | BTS | Hip hop | Pony Canyon | |
| Ballad Selection[3] | KinKi Kids | J-pop | Johnny's Entertainment | |
| 11 | Just Bring It[4] | Band-Maid | Rock | Nippon Crown |
| Home[5] | Daizystripper | Rock | Plug Records | |
| DJCD "Kishō Taniyama no Mr.Tambourine Man: Taiki Bansei"[6] | Kishō Taniyama | J-pop | Frontier Works | |
| Drive-in Theater[7] | Maaya Uchida | J-pop | Pony Canyon | |
| Mrs. Green Apple[8] | Mrs. Green Apple | Rock | EMI Records Japan | |
| Ambitions[9] | One Ok Rock | Rock | A-Sketch | |
| Time of Your Life[10] | Party Rockets GT | J-pop | Rocket Beats | |
| Riemusic[11] | Rie Murakawa | J-pop | Nippon Columbia | |
| 18 | Freedom[12] | Bradio | Rock | Hero Music Entertainment |
| E.G. Crazy[13] | E-girls | J-pop | Rhythm Zone | |
| Uchū[14] | Han Seung-yeon | Pop | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | |
| Chubby Groove[15] | Inaba/Salas | Pop rock, hard rock | Vermillion Records | |
| Olive[16] | Sky-Hi | Hip hop | Avex Trax | |
| Taecyeon Special: Winter Hitori[17] | Taecyeon | Pop | Epic Records Japan | |
| We Are TPD[18] | Tokyo Performance Doll | J-pop | Epic Records Japan | |
| 21 | 8piece[19] | Nobuhiko Okamoto | J-pop | Lantis |
| 24 | All Singleeees: & New Beginning[20] | Greeeen | Rock | Universal Music Japan |
| 25 | Recreation 4[21] | Acid Black Cherry | Rock | Motorod |
| Thumbnail[22] | AKB48 | J-pop | King Records | |
| Pink[23] | Asako Toki | Jazz | Rhythm Zone | |
| Fairy Castle[24] | ClariS | J-pop | SME Records | |
| Next Phase[25] | Da-ice | J-pop | Universal Sigma | |
| Nijiyōbi.[26] | Eriko Matsui | J-pop | Tokuma Japan Communications | |
| Myakuhaku[27] | Mucc | Rock | Warner Music Japan | |
| &DNA[28] | Passepied | Pop rock | Warner Music Japan | |
| The Kids[29] | Suchmos | Rock | Space Shower Music | |
| WagakkiBand 1st US Tour Shōgeki: Deep Impact[30] | Wagakki Band | Rock | Avex Trax | |
| Yours Forever[31] | Yoonak & Sungje of Supernova | Pop | Yoshimoto R and C |
February
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calendar no Koibito[32] | Aina Kusuda | J-pop | VAP |
| Syndrome[33] | Chihiro Onitsuka | Folk | Victor Entertainment | |
| Uso to Bonnō[34] | Kreva | Hip hop | Speedstar Records | |
| V6 Enshin[35] | Masaaki Endoh | Rock | Lantis | |
| Jiden History of Tomorrow[36] | Mayday | Rock | A-Sketch | |
| Ijigen kara no Houkou | Ningen Isu | Rock | A-Sketch | |
| ISM[37] | Sphere | J-pop | Lantis | |
| Unofficial[38] | The Oral Cigarettes | Rock | A-Sketch | |
| 8 | Pierrot Dancin''[39] | Granrodeo | Rock | Lantis |
| One Voice[40] | Kyuhyun | Pop | Avex Trax | |
| Superman[41] | Wednesday Campanella | Electronic | Warner Music Japan | |
| Electric Island, Acoustic Sea[42] | Tak Matsumoto & Daniel Ho | Rock | Vermillion Records | |
| New[43] | The Bawdies | Rock | Victor Entertainment | |
| Smoky Rich[44] | Toshinori Yonekura | R&B | Tokuma Japan Communications | |
| Koi Repi Best[45] | Yutaka Kobayashi | J-pop | Koisuru Records | |
| Scapegoat | Takuto | J-pop, rock | Being | |
| 15 | Made | Big Bang | Pop | YGEX |
| Shin Sekai[46] | Hello Sleepwalkers | Rock | Victor Entertainment | |
| 5th Anniversary Best[47] | Leo Ieiri | J-pop | Victor Entertainment | |
| Smile[48] | Mai Kuraki | R&B | Northern Music | |
| Babe.[49] | Mao Abe | J-pop | Pony Canyon | |
| XXX Box[50] | Outrage | Thrash metal | Universal Music Japan | |
| Cinema Trip[51] | Passpo | Rock | Platinum Passport | |
| Scandal[52] | Scandal | Rock | Epic Records Japan | |
| re:Action[53] | Sukima Switch | Rock, jazz | Ariola Japan | |
| 22 | Re:STUPiD[54] | BiS | Rock | Tsubasa Records |
| Splash World[55] | miwa | J-pop | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | |
| Shishamo 4[56] | Shishamo | Rock | Good Creators Records | |
| Five | Shinee | Pop | Universal Music Japan | |
| Way of Glory | AAA | J-pop | Avex Trax | |
| Opportunity | Kana Hanazawa | J-pop | Aniplex | |
| Kakumei no Oka | SKE48 | J-pop | Avex Trax | |
| 24 | What's Twice? | Twice | Dance | Warner Music Japan |
March
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naked | Hitomi Kaji | J-pop | Avex Trax |
| 8 | Change Your Pops | Ame no Parade | Rock | Speedstar |
| W Face: inside | Koda Kumi | J-pop, Hip hop, R&B | Rhythm Zone | |
| W Face: outside | ||||
| 15 | kitixxxgaia[57] | Seiko Oomori | Folk punk, J-pop | Avex Trax |
| Mabataki | Yuki | J-pop | Epic Records Japan | |
| 21 | 20 Shūnen Request Best + Rare Tracks[58] | Cocco | J-pop | Victor Entertainment |
| All Time Best Album the Fighting Man[59] | Elephant Kashimashi | Rock | Universal Sigma | |
| 22 | Love/Hate[60] | Ai Shinozaki | J-pop | Sony Music Japan |
| Hit[61] | Daichi Miura | Pop | Groove | |
| Revolution [re:i][62] | Eri Kitamura | J-pop | TMS Music | |
| Soul Renaissance[63] | Gospellers | J-pop | Ki/oon Music | |
| Musubine Ribbon Premium Box[64] | Haruka Shimotsuki | J-pop | Team Entertainment | |
| My Princess[65] | Hōkago Princess | J-pop | Universal Music Japan | |
| J 20th Anniversary Best album (1997–2017) W.U.M.F.[66] | J | Rock | Onecircle | |
| Tough[67] | Mika Nakashima | J-pop | Sony Music Associated Records | |
| Moumoon Best: Fullmoon[68] | Moumoon | J-pop | Avex Trax | |
| Neverland[69] | NEWS | J-pop | Johnny's Entertainment | |
| Reboot[70] | Takuma Terashima | J-pop | Lantis | |
| Emo[71] | Towa Tei | Electronica | Imperial Records | |
| Shikisai[72] | Wagakki Band | Rock | Avex Trax | |
| 5[73] | Yumemiru Adolescence | J-pop | Sony Music Associated Records | |
| 29 | The JSB World | Sandaime J Soul Brothers | J-pop | Rhythm Zone |
| Gorilla | Pentagon | J-pop | Cube Entertainment Japan |
April
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blue Ocean Fishing Cruise | Tsuri Bit | J-pop | Kisspoint Records |
| 12 | Utopia | Miliyah Kato | Dance-pop, J-pop | Mastersix Foundation |
| Love Honey | Ai Otsuka | J-pop, Electronic | Avex Trax | |
| Kogen | Base Ball Bear | Alternative rock | EMI Records | |
| 26 | Yuzu 20th Anniversary All Time Best Album Yuzu Iroha | Yuzu | J-pop | Senha & Co. |
| Natsumelo | Mito Natsume | J-pop, Pop rock, Alternative dance, post-disco | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | |
| Love 2 | Ayaka Hirahara | J-pop | EMI Records | |
| Unlock | Naoya Urata | J-pop, R&B | Cutting Edge |
May
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Best Selection "blanc" | Aimer | J-pop | Sony Music Entertainment Japan |
| Best Selection "noir" | J-pop | |||
| 10 | Unlimited Diffusion[74] | Aldious | Heavy metal | Radiant A / Village Again Association |
| Tengoku Inkan o Kikinasai | Heavenstamp | Rock | Goldshoes Records | |
| Daruma Ringo | Gesu no Kiwami Otome | Indie rock, Indie pop | Unborde | |
| 17 | 3 | Tricot | Math rock | Bakuretsu Records |
| Netsugen | Cinema Staff | Alternative rock, Indie rock | Pony Canyon | |
| 24 | Fantasy Club | tofubeats | Hip hop, House | Unborde |
| Umarete Kara Hajimete Mita Yume | Nogizaka46 | J-pop | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | |
| Little Devil Parade | LiSA | J-pop, Rock | Sacra Music |
June
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wa to Yo | Ai | R&B | EMI Records |
| 28 | #Twice | Twice | J-pop, Pop | Warner Music Japan |
August
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Parade | Deen | J-pop | Epic Records Japan |
| 16 | Sodefuri Au mo Tashou no En | Chicago Poodle | J-pop | Giza Studio |
September
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Naked[75] | Kang In-soo | J-pop | Universal Music Japan |
October
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Re: Dream | Dream Ami | J-pop | Rhythm Zone |
| 11 | Fateless | Coldrain | Metalcore | Warner Music Japan |
| 18 | Untitled | Arashi | J-pop, wa, electronic, classical, hip hop | J Storm |
| Stay Gold | CNBLUE | Pop rock | Warner Music Japan | |
| 25 | Awakening from Abyss[76] | Lovebites | Heavy metal | Victor Entertainment |
November
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | He(r)art | For Tracy Hyde | Dream pop | P-vine Records |
| 29 | Dinosaur[77] | B'z | Hard rock, pop rock | Vermillion Records |
December
| Date | Album | Artist | Genre | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15 Thank You, Too | Morning Musume | J-pop, electronica, EDM, dance-pop | Zetima |
| 13 | Sensational Feeling Nine | SF9 | J-pop | Warner Music Japan |
| 20 | Luv[78] | Luna Sea | Alternative rock, progressive rock | Universal |
Debuting
Debuting groups
- =Love
- 100%
- 22/7
- Atarashii Gakko!
- Blackpink
- Brats
- Cellchrome
- Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu
- CY8ER
- Cynhn
- Dimlim
- Exo-CBX
- Faky
- Last Idol
- Leetspeak Monsters
- Lovebites
- Mellow Mellow
- Migma Shelter
- Monsta X
- NCT 127
- NGT48
- Novelbright
- Pentagon
- Pink Babies
- Pink Cres.
- Polkadot Stingray
- Qumali Depart
- Qyoto
- Ryokuoushoku Shakai
- SF9
- The Rampage from Exile Tribe
- Roselia
- SudannaYuzuYully
- TRCNG
- Twice
- Ukka
- Up10tion
- Winner
- Yorushika