Japan's Favorite Artist Select by 20,000 Music Fans

Weekly entertainment magazine “Only★Star” has revealed its 8th “20,000 Music Fans Select Their Favorite Artist Ranking”.

As expected, Arashi kept their position from last year, coming in at #1 for two consecutive years. Additionally, this year also saw some big leaps. Popular for their hit songs and infamous “Senbatsu General Election”, the girls of AKB48 jumped from #30 to #11. Meanwhile, Perfume jumped from #28 to #20 with their movie and CM appearances, marking  their first time in the Top 20.

Check out the Top 20 below!

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[20,000 Music Fans Select Their Favorite Artist Ranking]
01. Arashi
02. Ikimonogakari
03. Mr. Children
04. Utada Hikaru
05. aiko
06. Fukuyama Masaharu
07. B’z
08. Kobukuro
09. Southern All-Stars
10. Yuzu
11. AKB48
12. YUI
13. DREAMS COME TRUE
14. Spitz
15. Porno Graffitti
16. Kuwata Keisuke
17. BUMP OF CHICKEN
18. Amuro Namie
19. GReeeeN
20. Perfume
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[Favorite Among Teens]
01. Arashi
02. Ikimonogakari
03. YUI
04. AKB48
05. BUMP OF CHICKEN
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[Favorite Among 20 Year Olds]
01. Arashi
02. Mr. Children
03. Ikimonogakari
04. Utada Hikaru
05. AKB48
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[Favorite Among 30 Year Olds]
01. Mr. Children
02. Arashi
03. B’z
04. Ikimonogakari
05. Utada Hikaru
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[Favorite Among 40 Year Olds]
01. Southern All-Stars
02. Ikimonogakari
03. Fukuyama Masaharu
04. Kuwata Keisuke
05. Arashi
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[History Of The Top Artists]
2011: Arashi
2010: Arashi
2009: Mr. Children
2008: Utada Hikaru
2007: Utada Hikaru
2006: aiko
2005: aiko
2004: Utada Hikaru
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Source: Oricon

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