EXING Inc. (Headquarters: Mizuho-ku, Nagoya; President: Yasushi Mizutani), part of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, announces the "2026 JOYSOUND Karaoke First Half Ranking," compiled based on singing data from "JOYSOUND," a commercial communication karaoke system boasting over 440,000 songs, the largest in the industry (*1). This report not only presents the standard overall rankings (by song and artist) but also provides a multifaceted analysis of the hits from the first half of the year by examining trends in genre-specific rankings that symbolize contemporary trends, including the latest songs released in 2026, boy and girl groups popular for fan activities and viral consumption, anime, and enka. (*1) As of June 2026, surveyed by our company. ▽2026 JOYSOUND Karaoke First Half Ranking Feature Page: https://www.joysound.com/web/s/karaoke/feature/ranking/2026-half ■ Kenshi Yonezu Takes Top Spot in Song Ranking, Mrs. GREEN APPLE Ranks First in Artist Ranking – Two Giants Make a Strong Showing. Kenshi Yonezu Mrs. GREEN APPLE This half-year ranking shows a notable coexistence of "real-time hits" and "cross-generational revivals." In the Top 5 song rankings, Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT," which showcased overwhelming presence with its anime tie-in, secured the top position. M!LK's "Suki Sugite Metsu!," which garnered explosive support on social media, surged to second place. Meanwhile, songs by Vaundy, Yoko Takahashi, and Porno Graffitti, including contemporary classics and mega-hits from the Heisei era, solidified the Top 5, demonstrating their enduring popularity across a wide range of demographics. In the Top 5 artist rankings, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, with the most songs (4) in the top 30, was crowned number one. The list was dominated by leading artists in the current music scene, including back number, Kenshi Yonezu, Aimyon, and Vaundy. Overall Karaoke Ranking (By Song) The Top 30 this time proved to be a testament to "rediscovery of classic songs" by the digital native generation