2021 MTV Video Music Awards Japan

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards Japan were held on December 18, 2021.

Main awards

Best video of the year

Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby"

Best solo artist video

;Japan
Gen Hoshino - "Fushigi"
;International
Billie Eilish - "Happier Than Ever"

Best group video

;Japan
Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby"
;International
BTS - "Butter"

Best new artist video

;Japan
Sakurazaka46 - "Nagaredama"
;International
Olivia Rodrigo - "Drivers License"

Best collaboration video

;Japan
Millennium Parade - "U"
;International
Coldplay, BTS - "My Universe"

Best rock video

Ryokuoushoku Shakai - "Litmus"

Best alternative video

Zutomayo - "Kuraku Kuroku"

Best pop video

Milet - "Ordinary Days"

Best hip hop video

Sky-Hi - "To The First"

Best Latin video

The Rampage - Heatwave

Best dance video

Best art direction video

Hinatazaka46 - "Tteka"

Best visual effects

Vaundy - "Shiwaawase"

Best shooting

Aina the End - "Kinmokusei"

Best choreography

Daichi Miura - "Backwards"

Special awards

Best artist

Best song

Yuuri – "Dry Flower"

Best album

Official Hige Dandism - ''Editorial''

MTV Pop The World award

Best buzz award

Rising Star award

MTV breakthrough Song

Ado – "Usseewa"