by The latest Shinjuku Anison Scope sales ranking has been released, highlighting the best-selling anime music at Tower Records Shinjuku for the week of July 6–12, 2026. This week’s chart is led by Liella!, the school idol group from Love Live! Superstar!!, whose new mini-album Hyper Glowing! claimed the No. 1 spot.
Meanwhile, legendary voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki secured second place with CRIMSON BULLET, the opening theme song for the new TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.
The weekly ranking, compiled by Sho Higuchi, anime music buyer at Tower Records Shinjuku, offers valuable insight into the latest trends in Japan’s anime music scene and reflects what fans are currently purchasing in one of the country’s most influential anime retail stores.
Liella!’s Hyper Glowing! Takes the Top Spot
Leading this week’s chart is Hyper Glowing!, the latest mini-album from Liella!, the popular school idol group featured in Love Live! Superstar!!
The release serves as the centerpiece of the newly launched Liella! Connecting Project, a large-scale initiative designed to showcase different sides of the group’s members through special unit activities and future fan events.
The mini-album includes:
- Songs performed by Team Children
- Tracks from Team Sports
- Performances by Team Green
- A brand-new song featuring the full Liella! lineup
Fans have responded enthusiastically to the project’s fresh concept, helping the album become the week’s best-selling anime music release at Tower Records Shinjuku.
The Liella! Connecting Project is expected to continue with additional content, including a second fan disc and various special events planned for the future.
Nana Mizuki’s CRIMSON BULLET Debuts at No. 2
Taking second place is CRIMSON BULLET, the latest single by renowned voice actress and singer Nana Mizuki.
The title track serves as the opening theme for the newest installment of the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha franchise, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance.
The release is especially meaningful for longtime fans because Mizuki not only performs the opening song but also reprises her iconic role as Fate T. Harlaown, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters.
Known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances, Nana Mizuki has remained one of the anime industry’s most successful artists for over two decades, and CRIMSON BULLET continues that tradition with a high-energy anthem that perfectly complements the anime’s action-packed atmosphere.
DIALOGUE+ Enters the Chart with New Anime Opening
Debuting at No. 6 is Natsu ni Kasanete, the 15th single from the popular voice actress unit DIALOGUE+.
The title track has been selected as the opening theme for the romantic comedy anime:
The Pure and Lovely Beautiful Girl at My New School Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend Who I Thought Was a Boy When We Played Together
The anime premiered during the Summer 2026 season, and the catchy opening song has already attracted attention from both anime viewers and music fans.
Other Notable Releases in This Week’s Top 10
Several additional anime music releases also earned spots in the weekly ranking.
THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! SPECIAL SOLO RECORDS – Baba Konomi (No. 8)
This release is part of the ambitious SPECIAL SOLO RECORDS project, which will release 52 solo CDs—one for each idol featured in THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!—over 52 consecutive weeks.
The project celebrates each character individually while allowing fans to enjoy exclusive solo performances.
Journey to Super Planet X – Mugen Dai Myutype (No. 9)
Originally released in May, Journey to Super Planet X by Mugen Dai Myutype continues to perform thanks to growing interest in the BanG Dream! franchise and its latest television anime, BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita.
The band’s popularity has steadily increased as more viewers discover the new series.
Chozetsu Saikawa Tenshi-chan (No. 10)
Rounding out the Top 10 is Chozetsu Saikawa Tenshi-chan, an album featuring songs from the television anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE.
The soundtrack captures the unique atmosphere of the series and has become a favorite among fans of the anime’s distinctive style and music.
Why Shinjuku Anison Scope Matters
The Shinjuku Anison Scope column is published by Sho Higuchi, the anime music buyer at Tower Records Shinjuku, one of Japan’s most prominent retailers for anime and game music.
Unlike nationwide charts that include digital streaming and general music sales, this ranking focuses specifically on anime-related CDs and music purchased by dedicated fans, making it a valuable indicator of trends within Japan’s anime music community.
For collectors and anime music enthusiasts, the weekly ranking offers an excellent snapshot of which releases are generating the most excitement among fans.
Weekly Top 10 Anime Music Ranking (July 6–12, 2026)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Rank Release Artist
1 Hyper Glowing! Liella!
2 CRIMSON BULLET Nana Mizuki
3–5 Various Releases
6 Natsu ni Kasanete DIALOGUE+
7 Various Releases
8 THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! SPECIAL SOLO RECORDS – Baba Konomi Various Artists
9 Journey to Super Planet X Mugen Dai Myutype
10 Chozetsu Saikawa Tenshi-chan NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE
Anime Music Continues to Thrive in Summer 2026
This week’s ranking highlights the diversity of Japan’s anime music scene, with school idol groups, veteran voice actresses, idol franchises, and anime soundtracks all appearing in the Top 10.
From Liella!’s energetic new mini-album to Nana Mizuki’s latest Nanoha theme song and DIALOGUE+’s romantic comedy opening, the Summer 2026 anime season continues to deliver a wide variety of memorable music for fans.
As more summer anime premieres air and new singles are released, the weekly Shinjuku Anison Scope rankings will continue to provide a fascinating look at the songs and artists capturing the attention of anime fans across Japan.
