BomBom Academy's Singing Videos Achieve Historic Milestone with 4 Songs in Billboard Japan UGC Songs Top 20 for First Half of 2026

Educational YouTube channel 'BomBom Academy' (Icchi & Naru) has achieved a remarkable milestone by having four of its songs simultaneously enter the Top 20 of the Billboard JAPAN UGC Songs chart 'Top User Generated Songs' for the first half of 2026.

In a ranking dominated by popular artists such as Kenshi Yonezu, M!LK, and DECO*27, children's songs and nursery rhymes have secured prominent positions.

Top 20 Rankings (BomBom Academy Songs)

7th place: 'Kotori no Uta' (Bird Song)

9th place: 'Yasai no Uta' (Vegetable Song)

13th place: 'Yakiimo Guu-Chi-Paa' (Roasted Sweet Potato Game)

14th place: 'Inu no Omawarisan' (Dog Police Officer)

'Four songs simultaneously ranked in the Top 20'

[Top 20 of Billboard JAPAN UGC Songs Chart 'Top User Generated Songs' – First Half 2026]

1st: 'IRIS OUT' by Kenshi Yonezu

2nd: 'ray (Chou Kaguya-hime! Version)' by Kaguya (Yuko Natsuyoshi) & Tsukimi Yachio (Saori Hayami)

3rd: 'Monitoring' by DECO*27

4th: 'Sukisugite Metsu!' by M!LK

5th: 'World is Mine (Kaguya & Tsukimi Yachio ver.) [CPK! Remix]' by ryo (supercell), Kaguya (Yuko Natsuyoshi) & Tsukimi Yachio (Saori Hayami)

6th: 'Baburu Bubble' by MADAMADA

7th: 'Kotori no Uta' by Icchi & Naru (BomBom Academy)

8th: 'KING' by Kanaria

9th: 'Yasai no Uta' by Icchi & Naru (BomBom Academy)

10th: 'Golden' by HUNTR/X

11th: 'Kaiju' by Sakanaction

12th: 'AIZO' by King Gnu

13th: 'Yakiimo Guu-Chi-Paa' by Icchi & Naru (BomBom Academy)

14th: 'Inu no Omawarisan' by Icchi & Naru (BomBom Academy)

15th: 'JANE DOE' by Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada

16th: 'Cherry Pop' by DECO*27

17th: 'S.C.R.E.A.M (feat. RainyBlueBell)' by DYES IWASAKI

18th: 'Ex-Otogibanashi' by Kaguya (Yuko Natsuyoshi) & Tsukimi Yachio (Saori Hayami)

19th: 'Kamippoi na' by PinocchioP

20th: 'Beyond the way' by Giga

[Comment from Icchi & Naru]

We are incredibly happy to have four songs ranked in the Top 20.

We are truly grateful that our videos and songs are allowing people to enjoy the wonderful nursery rhymes and children's songs that have long been loved.

Many people have congratulated us, but this achievement is only possible thanks to our viewers who have always supported us.

We will continue to sing with heartfelt dedication, creating content that families can enjoy together with peace of mind!

[Background of the Success]

This chart exclusively aggregates user-generated content (UGC) published on YouTube.

BomBom Academy's nursery rhymes and children's songs are beloved as content for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers to enjoy together. They are also widely used as reference material by childcare workers and kindergarten teachers in educational settings, leading to a large volume of UGC uploads from families and educational institutions.

Their colorful, impactful visuals and catchy melodies have created a virtuous cycle, inspiring viewers to create their own derivative content.

Additionally, adorable 'dance challenge' and 'sing-along' videos have captivated users across all generations, contributing to their sustained high chart positions.

'BomBom Academy' (Icchi & Naru) has released numerous songs on their YouTube channel, with some videos surpassing 100 million views.

Beyond YouTube, they have performed at numerous events across Japan, expanding their fanbase through a combination of online and offline engagement.

[About BomBom Academy]

An official YouTube channel with over 1.23 million subscribers and more than 2.6 billion total video views. The channel celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2025.

Icchi and Naru, who love singing and dancing, regularly release popular songs from kindergartens and nurseries, Japanese folk songs, children's hand games, English songs, dance, and exercise videos!

They also operate a second official YouTube channel, 'Ichi & Naro Together! BomBom Academy,' with over 600,000 subscribers, where they share their everyday lives.

Combined, the two channels have over 1.8 million subscribers. In recent years, they have actively participated in live events and concerts and have been involved in writing and composing original songs.