AKB48’s “Beginner” is the No.1 single of 2010 (so far)

Previously, we reported that AKB48’s latest single “Beginner,” sold more than 560,000 copies on the first day of its release.  Now, three days into the release of the single (at the time of this writing), total sales are at 740,000 copies and climbing!

Before AKB48 came onto the scene though, the No.1 single of 2010 was Arashi’s “Troublemaker,” which was released in March, and sold almost 700,000 copies.  AKB48’s “Beginner” has now surpassed the record, and took the spot of the No.1 single of the year (at this point).  Amazingly, this record was made in only three days, since it was released.

Let’s see if they can keep “Beginner” as the top single of 2010, and if they can reach 1 million total sales!

Source & Image: Listen Japan


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  • dorkiista

    good job girls (:

  • Aoiblue

    3 days to beat a 7 month record @_@

  • rinpyong39

    arashi’ve been defeaeted by akb48, i’m sad ):
    but, it was awesome, in just 3 days they can reach 700k.
    feel proud become arashi and akb48 fans XD

  • NJ982

    WoW !!

  • Fuuyu

    Wow, that’s awsome :O
    But Beginner is indeed a great song. I love it.

  • eyeless

    Get the million girls!

  • Kuon

    <3 Yes! Fantastic job!

  • juanka89

    There is too much time to pass 1 million copies sold. Tomorrow I’ll visit my girlfriend (who is an arashi and shinee fan) only to celebrate this good news!!

  • lil_shinee_bee

    wow they surpass top boy band..that’s really good..i think they will make the million mark with this rate.

  • joe.oppa

    woot for top single of 2010

    akb48 <3

  • icyangel88

    congrats to AKB48 <3 for top single of 2010! its crazy to beat Arashi's record in just simply 3 days. its definitely an amazing feat.

  • http://youtube.com/user/wvrtv Neika

    thats nice…

  • icehism

    AWESOME
    you can go for the million!!

  • Orange_s2

    love arashi and i was hoping they would continue last years trend into 2010 but gotta give it to AKB48 for selling more than anyone in just 3 days. Also i’m glad that if anyone beats arashi, its actually one of the few japanese girl singers/groups i listen too. Seems like japan is really loving girl groups this year and i’m glad that AKB48 is the most popular :D

  • lionisaias

    Congrats AKB!!! This is a very good single and for sure deserve to be selling this much!!!

  • SNSDism

    Amazing. :D

  • firefye

    AKB <3

  • shiroi97

    *tears of happiness* :,) congrates girls, show those antis that you’re the best!

  • Tsumugi

    congrate girls. Love Beginner. Though I am kinda sad that Arashi can’t be #1 for 3 consecutive years, I am still glad that one of the girlbands I listen to get that place.

  • IWasHereOpps

    wow congrats. But omg ARASHI! T.T it’s okay. arashi’s always NO.1 in my heart. (:

  • mamma mia

    O…M…G….
    700K in 3 days, ide O___O
    DNW the see-through shirt,tho ><

  • ayasan

    Im happy for AKB48 to me Beginner is amazing song and I loved the MV so congrats

  • AAAEunhyuklove

    they will def. hit that million! this single is good! But tomomi needs to learn how to lip sync better hahaha…AKB has such a force in Japan its really amazing!

  • kararees

    must their shirts be see through?? gosh.. that is so disturbing.. & i cant stand their fashion sense!!!!
    anyway.. theyre doing really well lol thats quite a #

  • redheartsyou

    #24 blame it on the designers..

  • Xeraphin

    Not bad. o: They are so energetic!
    I hate their outfits though.