RIAJ Announces Music Download Certifications for April 2026
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- RIAJ Announces Music Download Certifications for April 2026
- The Recording Industry Association of Japan has announced the download certification results for April 2026. YUI's "again" has been certified as Double Platinum.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 20, 2026
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The Recording Industry Association of Japan has announced the download certification results for April 2026. YUI's "again" has been certified as Double Platinum.
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- RIAJ Announces Music Download Certifications for April 2026 (May 20, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 20, 2026
The Recording Industry Association of Japan has announced the download certification results for April 2026. YUI's "again" has been certified as Double Platinum.
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## Download Certification List
https://www.riaj.or.jp/data/hs/
### Double Platinum Certification
YUI - "again"
### Platinum Certification
Southern All Stars - "LOVE AFFAIR ~ Himitsu no Date"
Kenshi Yonezu - "IRIS OUT"
WISE - "By your side feat. Nishino Kana"
Additionally, three other works (two Japanese and one international) achieved Gold certification in April.
For more details, please refer to the URL below and the attached documents.
▼ Download Certification List for April 2026 (PDF)
d10908-663-1d5ab889b0c8a244580daaf77f4435b9.pdf
▼ RIAJ Download Certification Works
https://www.riaj.or.jp/data/hs/
### Certification Criteria (Single Track/Album)
Certification Rank: Minimum Cumulative Downloads
Gold: 100,000
Platinum: 250,000
Double Platinum: 500,000
Triple Platinum: 750,000
Million: 1,000,000
(Criteria set for every additional 1 million downloads)
FAQ
Which work received the Double Platinum certification in the April 2026 download certification?
YUI's 'again' received the Double Platinum certification.
What is the Platinum criterion for download certification?
Platinum certification is awarded to works that have reached a minimum cumulative download count of 250,000.
Which Japanese works received Platinum certification in April 2026?
Southern All Stars' 'LOVE AFFAIR~Secret Date', Kenshi Yonezu's 'IRIS OUT', and WISE's 'By your side feat. Kanon West' received Platinum certification.
What ranks are there in download certification?
There are ranks such as Gold (100,000 and above), Platinum (250,000 and above), Double Platinum (500,000 and above), Triple Platinum (750,000 and above), and Million (1,000,000 and above).
Where can I check the detailed list of certified download works?
You can check the detailed list of certified download works on the official website of the Recording Industry Association of Japan (https://www.riaj.or.jp/data/hs/).