Here are the top 5 performances during the recently held 63rd Kohaku Uta Gassen.
1) SMAP – “SMAP 2012’SP” – 49.4%
2) Ikimonogakari – “Kazega Fuite iru” – 47.9%
3) Princess Princess – “Diamonds” – 47. 6%
4) Arashi – “New Year’s Even Medley 2012” – 46.4%
5) Kazuyoshi Saito – “Yasashiku Naritai” – 46.1%
So far, SMAP holds the highest rated performance for three years. Last year, the group got 48.9% and 48.1% back in 2010.