The 10th NexTone Award ceremony celebrated Japanese music creators on April 16 at EX THEATER ROPPONGI in Tokyo, honoring works that generated significant cultural impact and copyright distribution throughout the previous year.

こっちのけんと took home the Gold Medal for "Haiyorokonde," a collaboration with composer GRP. The artist expressed gratitude during the ceremony, saying: "I feel I'm standing here thanks to so many people. Thank you sincerely."

CUTIE STREET secured the Silver Medal for "Kawaii dake ja Damé Desu ka?" ("Isn't Cuteness Enough?"), with composer Hayakawa Hirotaka acknowledging the collective effort behind the recognition. AKASAKI earned the Bronze Medal for "Bunny Girl," sending a video message expressing excitement and commitment to creating beloved music going forward.

The ceremony also recognized special achievements across multiple categories. Colorful Peach received the Special Award, with leader Jappa expressing appreciation for listener support. Snail's House won the International Award for "Hot Milk," a track created 11 years ago. The YouTube Award went to Hiiragi Magnetite for "Tetris," while MONGOL800 received the 10th Anniversary Special Award for their iconic track "Chiisana Koi no Uta" ("A Small Love Song")—marking the band's first major award after 30 years of activity.

The Niconico Creation Culture Achievement Award honored producer Giga, who emphasized the importance of fan-created derivative works in spreading original music. During the awards show, past recipients THE YELLOW MONKEY and MONGOL800 performed live.

NexTone, the copyright management company that established this award in 2017, selects winners based on copyright distribution results from managed works and broader cultural impact. The awards recognize both individual creators and music publishers, celebrating their contributions to Japan's music industry.