2021 MTV Video Music Awards Japan

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

Best video of the year
Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby"

Best solo artist video
Gen Hoshino - "Fushigi"
 * Japan

Billie Eilish - "Happier Than Ever"
 * International

Best group video
Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby" BTS - "Butter"
 * Japan
 * International

Best new artist video
Sakurazaka46 - "Nagaredama" Olivia Rodrigo - "Drivers License"
 * Japan
 * International

Best collaboration video
Millennium Parade - "U" Coldplay, BTS - "My Universe"
 * Japan
 * International

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
JO1 - "Real"

Best art direction video
Hinatazaka46 - "Tteka"

Best visual effects
Vaundy - "Shiwaawase"

Best shooting
Aina the End - "Kinmokusei"

Best choreography
Daichi Miura - "Backwards"

Best artist
Yoasobi

Best song
Yuuri – "Dry Flower"

Best album
Official Hige Dandism - Editorial

MTV Pop The World award
Nogizaka46

Best buzz award
NiziU

Rising Star award
Be First

MTV breakthrough Song
Ado – "Usseewa"