2018 MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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

Best Video of the Year
Kenshi Yonezu — "Lemon"

Best Male Video
Japan Kenshi Yonezu — "Lemon" Shawn Mendes — "In My Blood"
 * International

SAS Lifetime Achievement Award Japan
Southern All Stars

Best Female Video
Japan aiko — "Straw" Ariana Grande — "No Tears Left to Cry"
 * International

Best Group Video
Japan Keyakizaka46 — "Ambivalent" BTS — "Fake Love"
 * International

Best New Artist Video
Japan Official Hige Dandism – "No Doubt" Marshmello and Anne Marie – "Friends"
 * International

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

Artist of the Year
Daichi Miura

Best Album of the Year
Hikaru Utada

Legend Award
Queen