The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards Japan were held on December 18, 2021.
Main awards Best video of the year Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby"
Best solo artist video Japan Gen Hoshino - "Fushigi"
International Billie Eilish - "Happier Than Ever"
Best group video Japan Official Hige Dandism - "Cry Baby" International BTS - "Butter"
Best new artist video Japan Sakurazaka46 - "Nagaredama" International Olivia Rodrigo - "Drivers License"
Best collaboration video Japan Millennium Parade - "U" International Coldplay, BTS - "My Universe"
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"
Special awards 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" References