2005 MTV Video Music Awards Japan


The MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2005 were hosted by Takashi Fujii and Megumi at Tokyo Bay NK Hall, the awards included performances by Namie Amuro, Rain, Mariah Carey, Hoobastank, Jamiroquai and Ashanti.

Awards

Winners are in bold text.

Video of the Year

Orange Range — "Hana"
Orange Range — MusiQ
Ken Hirai — "Hitomi wo Tojite"
Mika Nakashima — "Sakurairo Mau Koro"
Linkin Park — "Breaking The Habit"
Sambomaster — "Utsukushiki Ningen no Hibi"
Hoobastank — "The Reason"
Ketsumeishi — "Kimi ni Bump"
Namie Amuro — "Girl Talk"
Beastie Boys — "Ch-Check It Out"
Ken Hirai — "Hitomi wo Tojite"
Jay-Z/Linkin Park — "Numb/Encore"

Japan

Orange Range — "Rocoroshon"
Rain — "It's Raining"
Stefanie Sun — "Running"

Best Director

Yasuo Inoue

Best Special Effects

Gagle — "Rap Wonder DX"

Best Style

Ashanti

Most Entertaining Video

Gorie with Jasmine Ann Allen and Yamasaki Joann Shikou — "Micky"

International Video Icon Award

Mariah Carey

Most Impressive Performing Asian Artist

Namie Amuro

Live performances