'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai' #5 First Ranking Announcement Results: 50 Trainees Advancing to the Next Stage Decided! <Official Report>
NTT Docomo's Lemino exclusively broadcasted episode 5 of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai', revealing the 50 trainees advancing to the next stage and the top 12 in the debut range during the first ranking announcement.
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On Friday, April 24, 2026, at 21:00, NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Docomo) exclusively broadcasted episode #5 of "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai," the fourth installment of "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN," one of the largest survival audition programs in the history of the Japanese entertainment industry, for free on its video streaming service "Lemino®".
In the broadcast of #5, the first ranking announcement ceremony was held, and the top 50 trainees advancing to the next stage were revealed.
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Lemino Special Page
Official Report
In #5, the first ranking announcement ceremony was held, attended by 101 trainees. When National Producer Representative Dean Fujioka announced that only the top 50 trainees could advance to the next stage (evaluation), tension ran through the trainees. This season adopts a global selection method where, in addition to votes from National Producers, votes from SEKAI Producers across 182 regions worldwide are also reflected. Furthermore, 12 "Global Rankers" who receive overwhelming support from around the world pass regardless of their overall ranking. As names were called one after another from the bottom, the announcement of the top 12 trainees, the debut range, finally arrived.
First, ranking 12th was RYOGA (Ryoga Iizuka), who had no prior experience in dancing or singing. With a trembling voice, he expressed his gratitude, saying, "I believe I am where I am today because of everyone." GOTEN (Aoshin Kurahashi), who placed 11th, is a trainee who felt frustrated after dropping from B to F in the re-evaluation of the level test. He vowed to aim higher without being satisfied with his current ranking. The trainee who received 1st place votes from the largest number of regions (43 regions) out of the 101 trainees was ADAM (Adam Nagai) at 10th place. While expressing regret over the group battle, he stated that he draws strength from the National & SEKAI Producers and his fellow trainees. K.TAKUTO (Takuto Kumabe) ranked 9th. He expressed his feelings, saying, "My dream is to become an idol who can give vitality to live for tomorrow, but right now, every warm cheer from the fans gives me the vitality to live for tomorrow." Ranking 8th was HYEONSEUNG (Yoo Hyeon-seung), who has been steadily climbing the ranks from 15th to 10th. After sharing his thoughts, he concluded his greeting with a famous anime quote: "I'll give you half of my life, so give me half of yours. This is a contract!" KOSUKE (Kosuke Terui) ranked 7th. Highly supported by SEKAI Producers in the Asian region, he commented, "I will always strive to show performances that exceed everyone's expectations and do my absolute best to repay you by debuting." In 6th place was SIYOUNG (Park Si-young), who has been in the debut range since the start of the program. Admitting that his "Japanese is not very good," he greeted by saying, "I will continue to spark everyday, make my muscles shredded, and go up (raise my rank). Thank you." Snagging 5th place was SHINHAENG (Oh Shin-haeng), who performed a heartfelt ballad in the level test. Having received the most votes in his home country, South Korea, SHINHAENG vowed, "I am still in the middle of my dream, but I will do my best until the end."
From here begins the battle for the top spots. Ranking 4th was YOSHIKI (Yoshiki Yada), who is 1st among the Global Rankers. In the group battle, he was chosen for the Avengers team and is highly evaluated among the trainees. When asked for a comment, he stated, "I swear to continue being a trainee who can always act with the fans in mind as my first priority, and to move forward to the New World with you, I want to work hard with all my might until the very end." YURA (Yuran Abe), who has debut experience, ranked 3rd. His Global Ranker position is 3rd, and he was chosen as the top in 13 regions. In his comment, he reflected, "There is the past me who almost gave up, crushed by daily pressure and anxiety, and the current me who is prepared to challenge again," vowing once again to debut in 1st place. In 2nd place was KINARI (Yoshinari Kemmochi), who quit a major corporation to participate in Shinsekai. He is a trainee walking a Cinderella story, rising from an elimination candidate to Class A, and even becoming a center candidate. Although he was promoted from an elimination candidate to a trainee through votes, he hadn't been able to send a message until now, so he concluded, "To everyone who supported me..."
In the broadcast of #5, the first ranking announcement ceremony was held, and the top 50 trainees advancing to the next stage were revealed.
©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai
©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai
©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai
©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai
©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai
Lemino Special Page
Official Report
In #5, the first ranking announcement ceremony was held, attended by 101 trainees. When National Producer Representative Dean Fujioka announced that only the top 50 trainees could advance to the next stage (evaluation), tension ran through the trainees. This season adopts a global selection method where, in addition to votes from National Producers, votes from SEKAI Producers across 182 regions worldwide are also reflected. Furthermore, 12 "Global Rankers" who receive overwhelming support from around the world pass regardless of their overall ranking. As names were called one after another from the bottom, the announcement of the top 12 trainees, the debut range, finally arrived.
First, ranking 12th was RYOGA (Ryoga Iizuka), who had no prior experience in dancing or singing. With a trembling voice, he expressed his gratitude, saying, "I believe I am where I am today because of everyone." GOTEN (Aoshin Kurahashi), who placed 11th, is a trainee who felt frustrated after dropping from B to F in the re-evaluation of the level test. He vowed to aim higher without being satisfied with his current ranking. The trainee who received 1st place votes from the largest number of regions (43 regions) out of the 101 trainees was ADAM (Adam Nagai) at 10th place. While expressing regret over the group battle, he stated that he draws strength from the National & SEKAI Producers and his fellow trainees. K.TAKUTO (Takuto Kumabe) ranked 9th. He expressed his feelings, saying, "My dream is to become an idol who can give vitality to live for tomorrow, but right now, every warm cheer from the fans gives me the vitality to live for tomorrow." Ranking 8th was HYEONSEUNG (Yoo Hyeon-seung), who has been steadily climbing the ranks from 15th to 10th. After sharing his thoughts, he concluded his greeting with a famous anime quote: "I'll give you half of my life, so give me half of yours. This is a contract!" KOSUKE (Kosuke Terui) ranked 7th. Highly supported by SEKAI Producers in the Asian region, he commented, "I will always strive to show performances that exceed everyone's expectations and do my absolute best to repay you by debuting." In 6th place was SIYOUNG (Park Si-young), who has been in the debut range since the start of the program. Admitting that his "Japanese is not very good," he greeted by saying, "I will continue to spark everyday, make my muscles shredded, and go up (raise my rank). Thank you." Snagging 5th place was SHINHAENG (Oh Shin-haeng), who performed a heartfelt ballad in the level test. Having received the most votes in his home country, South Korea, SHINHAENG vowed, "I am still in the middle of my dream, but I will do my best until the end."
From here begins the battle for the top spots. Ranking 4th was YOSHIKI (Yoshiki Yada), who is 1st among the Global Rankers. In the group battle, he was chosen for the Avengers team and is highly evaluated among the trainees. When asked for a comment, he stated, "I swear to continue being a trainee who can always act with the fans in mind as my first priority, and to move forward to the New World with you, I want to work hard with all my might until the very end." YURA (Yuran Abe), who has debut experience, ranked 3rd. His Global Ranker position is 3rd, and he was chosen as the top in 13 regions. In his comment, he reflected, "There is the past me who almost gave up, crushed by daily pressure and anxiety, and the current me who is prepared to challenge again," vowing once again to debut in 1st place. In 2nd place was KINARI (Yoshinari Kemmochi), who quit a major corporation to participate in Shinsekai. He is a trainee walking a Cinderella story, rising from an elimination candidate to Class A, and even becoming a center candidate. Although he was promoted from an elimination candidate to a trainee through votes, he hadn't been able to send a message until now, so he concluded, "To everyone who supported me..."