Google Play Japan has published its Best of 2024 awards, celebrating the most outstanding apps and games of the year. Gakuen Idolmaster (School Idol Master) took home the coveted Best Game Award, while the manga app MangaONE claimed the Best App title. This year’s winners were recognized for their ability to blend creativity, functionality, and innovation, with games and apps that cater to both entertainment and daily life.
Gakuen Idol Master, developed by QualiArts, captured fans with its emotional storytelling and engaging gameplay. Producer Hiide Komino expressed gratitude to the team and players, emphasizing how the game’s themes of personal growth and overcoming challenges resonate deeply with fans. Other highlights include:
・Multi-Device Games Category Grand Prize: Pokémon Sleep
・Multiplayer Category Grand Prize: Squad Busters
・Pick Up & Play Category Grand Prize: Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles
・Indie Category Grand Prize: Suika Game
・Story Category Grand Prize: Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade
・Ongoing Category Grand Prize: Fate/Grand Order
・Play Pass Category Grand Prize: Cafe Master Story
・PC version Google Play Games Category Grand Prize: Wuthering Waves
With apps and games like these, Google Play Japan’s Best of 2024 list underscores the innovation driving the Japanese digital landscape.
