22 Finalists Announced for the FINAL of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shin Sekai' Exclusively Streaming on Lemino! Report on the 3rd Ranking Announcement

On May 28, 2026, NTT Docomo streamed episode 10 of the survival audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shin Sekai' on its video distribution service, 'Lemino®'.

During episode 10, the 3rd ranking announcement took place, determining the 22 trainees—comprised of the top 20 and 2 Global Rankers—who will advance to the next stage.

35 trainees attended the studio recording. Dean Fujioka, the National Producer Representative, announced that cumulative votes reached 5,955,944 over the roughly one-week voting period. In addition to the top 20, 2 Global Rankers who garnered significant overseas support made the cut, bringing the total number of trainees advancing to the FINAL to 22.

Following the stream, the program trended on X, with keywords like '#日プ新世界' (PRODUCE 101 Japan Shin Sekai) topping the charts, and it also secured the #1 spot on Lemino's daily popularity ranking.

The upcoming week will feature the FINAL, the culmination of the program. The preview video featured a surprise appearance by Ren Kawashiri of JO1, who revealed that he composed a ballad song to be performed during the FINAL, heightening anticipation.

On Saturday, June 6, 'FINAL (Part 1)' will stream from 12:30 PM, showcasing preparations and rehearsals for the debut evaluation, followed by 'FINAL (Part 2)' at 1:30 PM, which will be broadcast live.