YOASOBI's "Idol" wins JASRAC Gold Award for second consecutive year! Creepy Nuts, Ado's hit songs also win
The winning works for the "2025 JASRAC Awards" have been announced.

The JASRAC Awards honor the achievements and merits of the authors and music publishers of works that received large amounts of copyright royalty distributions from JASRAC in the previous fiscal year through music streaming, karaoke, commercials, and other means. The top three domestic works are selected for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. The domestic work that received the most income from overseas copyright management organizations is selected for the International Award, and the foreign work with the highest distribution amount is selected for the Foreign Work Award.

The Gold Award winner this year, for the second year in a row, is YOASOBI's "Idol." Regarding the consecutive win, Ayase, the composer, commented, "I am deeply moved that it has continued to be loved for such a long time, spanning across years. This is the ultimate reward for a composer and musician."

The Silver Award went to Creepy Nuts' "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born," and the Bronze Award went to Ado's "Show." The International Award was given to the BGM from the anime "One Piece," composed by Kohei Tanaka, and the Foreign Work Award went to Quincy Jones' "SOUL BOSSA NOVA."
"Idol" Gold Award Winner Comments
Ayase (YOASOBI)
I am extremely happy to have received this award for the second year in a row.
It is a great joy just to have a song released into the world and listened to by so many people, and I am deeply moved that it has continued to be loved for such a long time, spanning across years. This is the ultimate reward for a composer and musician.
I will continue to face music sincerely without stopping my thoughts and will strive forward on the path I believe in.
Charles Kazuhiro Mikami (President & CEO, Sony Music Publishing Inc.)
I am extremely pleased with this second consecutive Gold Award, which solidifies its status as a long-lasting hit number. As one of YOASOBI's representative songs, who are active on the world stage, we will continue to provide global support so that it records long-run hits outside of Japan as well.
Once again, I would like to express my respect for Ayase-san, who wrote the song, and ikura-san, who expressed the charm of the song to the fullest.
In addition, I would like to thank all the people involved in the production and everyone who loved "Idol."
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" Silver Award Winner Comments
Creepy Nuts

Thank you very much for this incredibly honorable award. We are once again reminded that our music is being listened to by so many people. We want to continue to thoroughly create music that we believe is good.
We look forward to your continued support.
Charles Kazuhiro Mikami (President & CEO, Sony Music Publishing Inc.)
"Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" is packed with catchy parts that stick in your ear, and every part of it has hit potential. I am confident that this is a monster song that anyone in the world would recognize as a huge hit upon hearing it. I have great admiration for R-Shitei-san and DJ Matsunaga-san, who created a song that captivates music fans around the world, and we will continue to support "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" so that it will be loved by more people for a longer time.
I would like to thank all the people involved in the music production and everyone who loved the song.
"Show" Bronze Award Winner Comments
TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.)

I am TOPHAMHAT-KYO from FAKE TYPE., and I was in charge of the lyrics for "Show." Thank you very much for this wonderful award.
When I was asked to write the lyrics, I was a little anxious, wondering if I would be up to the task, but I am very happy that it has resulted in this wonderful form of a Bronze Award.
I will continue to enjoy my musical activities as a lyricist and as an artist, so I would be grateful if you would watch over me warmly. I look forward to your continued support.
Giga

Wow! I'm so happy! Whee♪
TeddyLoid

I am greatly honored to receive the wonderful 2025 JASRAC Bronze Award for "Show." As a music producer, I am proud that this song has been appreciated by so many listeners and that it has reached a wide audience as a nationally popular work in the dance music genre, which I have been involved with for many years.
"Show" was completed as a unique song thanks to the beat and sound constructed by my producer tag team with Giga-chan, the fantastically stimulating lyrics by TOPHAMHAT-KYO-kun, and Ado-chan's overwhelming vocal performance. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in this work and to everyone who loved it. I believe that music has the power to move hearts across eras and languages.
I will continue to pursue new possibilities in music, transcending genre boundaries.
Johnny Thompson (President, Universal Music Publishing G.K.)
I am extremely delighted with the Bronze Award for “Show” at the 2025 JASRAC Awards. Thanks to the efforts and cooperation of Ado-san, the lyricists, composers, producers, and many others, the acclaim for this work has spread not only throughout Japan but also worldwide. I would like to once again express my gratitude and congratulations to everyone involved in this work.
While "shout it out" with joy, just like the lyrics, I am grateful for receiving this award at such an important time, as it will support Ado-san's "show" on the global stage.
"One Piece BGM" International Award Winner Comment
Tanaka Kohei

Thank you for awarding me the International Award this time. It's been 25 years since the "ONE PIECE" anime started, and I've been aiming to win this award since 25 years ago. There were many strong rivals, and I couldn't win it easily, but I was able to win it for the first time this year.
I would like to thank Eiichiro Oda-sensei for creating such a wonderful work, all the cast and staff involved in "ONE PIECE," the people at JASRAC, and finally, the children all over the world who support the "ONE PIECE" songs, and my family who has always supported me.
Since I waited 25 years, I'd like to bask in this excitement for about a year. Thank you very much.
Tachimoto Hiroyuki(President & CEO, FUJIPACIFIC MUSIC INC.)
Thank you very much for this incredibly honorable award.
The TV anime "ONE PIECE" celebrated its 25th anniversary last year since its first broadcast. The hit live-action version distributed worldwide by Netflix, strong streaming on platforms like Hulu and Crunchyroll, and large-scale promotions such as at the Sphere in Las Vegas have led to a global surge in viewership for the anime version. As a result, we are deeply grateful to have received the highly prestigious International Award in this milestone year. I also believe that Kohei Tanaka-sensei's own energetic efforts in holding One Piece concerts in various countries around the world have had a significant impact.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to Tanaka-sensei, who has supported the music of "ONE PIECE" in general from the very beginning, as well as to Eiichiro Oda-sensei and all other related parties, and to JASRAC for appropriately collecting royalties from various countries.
"SOUL BOSSA NOVA" Foreign Work Award Winner Comment
Guy Moot (Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell Music & President, Warner Chappell Music Publishing)
The great, late Quincy Jones couldn’t be more deserving of this honor. As today's award proves, his music is timeless, as one of history’s greatest musicians and songwriters, a beloved cultural icon, and a creative genius with a master’s touch. “SOUL BOSSA NOVA” was especially special to Quincy, so we’re grateful to JASRAC for recognizing its legacy. The song is catchy and instantly recognizable, having been used in numerous mediums, most famously as the iconic theme song for Austin Powers, which solidified the song’s impact and cultural staying power.
On behalf of Carianne Marshall and everyone at Warner Chappell, we’re thrilled to celebrate yet another great achievement for his music alongside his family, friends, many collaborators, and millions of fans around the world.
It’s our honor to represent Quincy’s life’s work as his legacy continues to live on for many generations to come.
Tsutsumi Satoshi (President, Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc.)
Thank you very much for the prestigious 2025 JASRAC Award for "Foreign Work."
It is truly impressive that "SOUL BOSSA NOVA" has continued to be performed and loved by so many people in various forms for over 60 years since its release in 1962.
I hope this song will continue to be loved. Thank you very much.
Source: Music Natalie
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