Japanese copyright collection society JASRAC announced the winners of JASRAC Award 2009. Songs are ranked according to the amount of the rental fees paid to JASRAC during the fiscal year 2008 . It reflects how frequently a give song is used in TV / radio programs, movies, DVD, Karaoke, games, online downloads etc.
The International Award is given to the song which was used the most frequently outside Japan.
Domestic Award
The First Prize: “Soba ni Irune” (J-Pop song, Youtube)
The Second Prize: “Sousei no Aquarion” (Sousei no Aquarion OP)
The Third Prize: “Kiseki” (J-Pop song, Youtube)
International Award: Ashita no Nadja BGM
Anime songs completely occupy the ranking of the rental fees paid overseas.
*1, Ashita no Nadja BGM
*2, Daa! Daa! Daa! BGM
*3, Doraemon BGM
*4, Pokemon BGM
*5, Lupin III BGM
*6, Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go BGM
*7, Daisuki! Bubu- Chacha BGM
*8, Attacker You! BGM
*9, Ojamajo Doremi BGM
10, Dragon Ball Z BGM
Source: JASRAC
