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" | International Shawn Mendes — "In My Blood"
SAS Lifetime Achievement Award Japan Southern All Stars
Best Female Video Japan aiko — "Straw" | International Ariana Grande — "No Tears Left to Cry"
Best Group Video Japan Keyakizaka46 — "Ambivalent" | International BTS — "Fake Love"
Best New Artist Video Japan Official Hige Dandism – "No Doubt" | International 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
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