2018 MTV Video Music Awards Japan


The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards Japan was held in Tokyo on October 10, 2018.

Main Awards

Best Video of the Year

Kenshi Yonezu — "Lemon"

Best Male Video

Japan
Kenshi Yonezu — "Lemon"
Shawn Mendes — "In My Blood"

SAS Lifetime Achievement Award Japan

Southern All Stars

Best Female Video

Japan
aiko — "Straw"
Ariana Grande — "No Tears Left to Cry"

Best Group Video

Japan
Keyakizaka46 — "Ambivalent"
BTS — "Fake Love"

Best New Artist Video

Japan
Official Hige Dandism – "No Doubt"
Marshmello and Anne Marie – "Friends"

Best Rock Video

Wanima – Human

Best Alternative Video

Dean Fujioka – Echo

Best Pop Video

Gen Hoshino – Idea

Best Hip Hop Video

Sky-Hi – Marble

Best Dance Video

Blackpink – Ddu-Du Ddu-Du

Best Art Direction Video

Gen Hoshino – Idea

Best Cinematography

Little Glee Monster – Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru

Best Choreography

E-girls – Show Time

Special awards

Artist of the Year

Daichi Miura

Best Album of the Year

Hikaru Utada

Legend Award

Queen