New 'Dance & Vocal Ranking' Project Launched: Fan Support Determines the Rankings, May Results Announced!

AWA, the subscription-based music streaming service operated by AWA Co., Ltd., has launched a new project called the 'Dance & Vocal Ranking,' where rankings are determined by fan support activities. This ranking is announced monthly based on the comprehensive aggregation of in-app actions, including song plays, playlist management, lounge participation, and comments.

May 2026 Dance & Vocal Ranking

The first-place winner for May is &TEAM, topping the list for the second consecutive month. They ranked first in the lounge category and placed highly in plays, playlists, and comments, demonstrating their presence through diverse fan support. BE:FIRST, the runner-up, ranked in the top 10 across all categories, significantly improving their overall position from fifth last month. NiziU also secured a top-3 spot for the second consecutive month, claiming first place in the comment ranking.

What is the Dance & Vocal Ranking?

The 'Dance & Vocal Ranking' is a project that announces monthly rankings of dance and vocal artists based on in-app activities such as plays, playlists, lounges, and comments, alongside category-specific rankings. Top-ranked artists are planned to receive benefits including exposure in AWA's in-app advertisement slots, related playlist placements, featured playlist inclusions, and ABEMA commercial broadcasts. This initiative turns daily fan support into opportunities for their favorite artists to climb the rankings and gain promotion. Users can support their favorites through activities such as full track plays, publishing playlists, hosting or participating in lounges, and posting comments. While full track play is positioned as an effective method of support and designed to be more easily accessible through paid plans, free support actions are also reflected in the rankings.