On March 20, Seiji Isozaki, the author who has worked as a chart director for Billboard Japan, will release a book in which he describes his struggle to create charts that "make sense," revealing his 15 years of experience in refining charts.

The report includes a hit analysis based on the latest data from artists such as Ado, BE:FIRST, IVE, JO1, King & Prince, LE SSERAFIM, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, NewJeans, SixTONES, Snow Man, YOASOBI, Spitz, Sakurazaka46, Hinatazaka46, and Yonezu Genji. It also includes a hit analysis based on the latest data on artists such as Yonezu Genji, Sakurazaka 46, Hinatazaka 46, and Yonezu. In addition, there is a discussion with music journalist Nasuke Shiba, who focuses on the contemporary music scene, and AAA members, trackmakers, and producer SKY-HI.

Through the hit charts, which will be answered from various angles, such as what is required of the charts in the future, this report delves deeply into the turbulent J-POP scene in the midst of the industry's reorganization. For more information, please see below.

[Bibliographic information
Title: Billboard Japan's Challenge: A New Book on Disassembling Hit Charts
Author: Seiji Isozaki
Supervisor: Tetsuichi Yamaguchi
List price: 2,420 yen (2,200 yen + 10% tax)
Launch: February 20, 2024
Published by Ritto Music Book Details:https://www.rittor-music.co.jp/product/detail/3123317125/