Certification confirmed
The Recording Industry Association of Japan announced on the 19th its August certifications in the download category, and Twice’s sixth Japanese studio album ‘ENEMY’ received a Gold certification; this line is directly reflected from the official update and is a required inclusion here, and MK Sports press reporting on the same day placed the milestone within the group’s strong Japan run.The certification underscores steady digital demand during the album’s rollout window, aligning with current Japan activities and keeping the spotlight on the group’s local footprint, per entertainment desk summaries.RIAJ’s download benchmarks remain a widely used yardstick for market traction, with Gold indicating significant cumulative downloads for the album tracks in Japan, as industry recaps note.
Album pulse
‘ENEMY’ arrived locally on August 27, with Jihyo directing the project and channeling a theme of standing back up after stumbles, a message that has resonated across recent stages.Official clips and special videos continued through mid-September, maintaining engagement beyond release week and supporting the momentum behind the certification.Media roundups framed the set as a confident entry in the group’s Japanese catalog, sharpening its profile within this promotional cycle.
Tour heat and current status
The ‘This Is For’ run drew roughly 400,000 attendees across four Japan domes, frequently cited as a marker of the group’s enduring draw in the market this season.Reports highlighted Osaka’s 360-degree staging flourish, where fresh material amplified the live response and dovetailed with the ‘ENEMY’ buzz.Upcoming dates include Macau on September 27-28, followed by Bulacan, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, with teases of additional Japan concerts tied to next year’s world tour shared at show closers.
Fun bits fans loved
Backstage snippets showed quick pre-show harmony warmups turning into friendly challenges, plus a playful “enemy vs. inner self” pose-off during rehearsals that fans clipped widely.Members also shared light travel-and-cafe moments between schedules, adding everyday humor that balanced the heavy live production.
AloJapan.com