From 2017, the award was modified so that the Manager of the J.League champion wins the J.League Champion Manager of the Year, and a separate J.League Manager of the Year award is given to a Manager from each of the J.Leagues (J1, J2 and J3). The list below reflects the award for J1 League Manager of the Year award only.
From 2017, the distinction was made to recognize the champion's manager with the J.League Champion Manager of the Year award, and a distinct honor is bestowed upon the top manager from each of the three J.Leagues (J1, J2, and J3). The list only showcases the J1 League Manager of the Year.