Daiichi Kosho Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, "the Company") conducted surveys for the DAM 2026 First Half Karaoke Rankings, covering the categories of [Overall DAM], [By Artist], [Songs Released in First Half], [First Half Anime Theme Songs (Broadcast/Streamed/Released)], [First Half Enka and Kayokyoku Songs Released], [First Half Debut Artist Songs], [First Half Boy Group Songs Released], and [First Half Girl Group Songs Released]. In the [Overall DAM] category, Vaundy's "Kaiju no Hanauta" took first place. Mrs. GREEN APPLE secured first place in three categories: [By Artist], [Songs Released in First Half], and [First Half Anime Theme Songs (Broadcast/Streamed/Released)]. The top song in [First Half Enka and Kayokyoku Songs Released] was "Tabiji" by Yoshimi Tendo. The top song in [First Half Debut Artist Songs] was "Honma Yade☆Nandeyanen☆Shirankedo" by Monaki. The top song in [First Half Boy Group Songs Released] was "Bakuretsu Aishiteru" by M!LK, and the top song in [First Half Girl Group Songs Released] was "Gekiyaku Chuzoku" by =LOVE. [Overall DAM TOP 50] DAM 2026 First Half Karaoke Rankings (8 Categories Total) Survey Period: January 1, 2026 - June 20, 2026 1. Overall DAM TOP 50 2. By Artist TOP 20 3. Songs Released in First Half TOP 20 4. First Half Anime Theme Songs (Broadcast/Streamed/Released) TOP 20 5. First Half Enka and Kayokyoku Songs Released TOP 20 6. First Half Debut Artist Songs TOP 20 7. First Half Boy Group Songs Released TOP 20 8. First Half Girl Group Songs Released TOP 20 These rankings were calculated by aggregating the number of times songs were sung on DAM, which holds a high market share in karaoke establishments and facilities nationwide. ■ DAM 2026 First Half Karaoke Rankings Survey Period: January 1, 2026 - June 20, 2026 1. [Overall DAM TOP 50] * ( ) indicates the rank in the 2025 annual rankings. Songs ranked 51st or lower in the 2025 annual rankings are marked as "Outside Ranking." Songs with multiple versions are aggregated as the same song