[October 2025] The latest J-Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!
In Japan’s music scene, countless songs are released every day—not only through digital distribution but also on CD, with music videos often premiering on YouTube ahead of time.
Exploring new J-pop releases is exciting: you can check out buzzworthy tracks like theme songs from dramas and anime, discover new songs from popular artists, or stumble upon music by up-and-coming acts you haven’t heard of yet.
In this article, we’ll introduce a carefully curated selection of recommended tracks chosen by our editorial team from the myriad of new releases.
We’ll be covering many works, so if any song catches your interest, be sure to give it a thorough listen!
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Latest J-Pop releases (121–130)
Joyful Chianté!DIALOGUE+

DIALOGUE+ is a unit that draws attention with expressive power only voice actors can deliver.
"Joyful Shiante!" from their EP "PENTA+LOGUE," released in September 2025, is an energetic band-style track arranged by R・O・N.
Its positive lyrics, which encourage you to enjoy this very moment to the fullest, will lift your spirits just by listening.
The rapidly shifting melodies and the colorful contrast of the members’ vocals also boost the excitement.
Why not give it a listen when you’re about to start something new?
Egaku MiraiMyGO!!!!!

Selected as a tie-in song for BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! in September 2025, this work was newly written by Futoshi and Daisuke from Aqua Timez.
The unique, emotionally rich words and melodies they crafted blend with MyGO!!!!!’s emotional band sound, and the resulting chemistry is wonderful.
While singing of youthful confusion and anxiety, the lyrics also stay close to a hope for the future, resonating with those experiencing similar struggles.
It’s a light-filled, encouraging anthem.
ATAMINumber_i

The track “ATAMI,” produced by member Yuta Jinguji, is a laid-back number that fuses jazz and rap.
Its mellow ensemble of piano and brass evokes a nighttime scene and draws you deep into its world.
The lyrics, which frame personal ambition and youthful memories in shades of “blue,” are especially striking.
Featured on the album “No.
II,” set for release in September 2025, it also drew attention when a live-band performance video was released in advance.
A sophisticated pop tune with depth.
dollHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku is an alternative rock band garnering attention for their unique sound that blends delicacy with power.
Released digitally in September 2025, this track channels a guitar-rock style reminiscent of their indie days, creating an addictive pull.
The rough, grainy textures really shake you emotionally.
The lyrics convey a resolve to break free from whatever is holding you back and to take off under your own will, giving listeners a strong push forward.
Also included on their fifth album, “Don’t Laugh It Off,” this song is a great fit for moments when you want to break through something or reclaim your true self.
Latest releases in Japanese music (131–140)
Passing smiles, a goodbye kissA.B.C-Z

Released in September 2025 as the second installment of a three-month consecutive release, this track is a mid-tempo number written and composed by the rock band LEGO BIG MORL.
It’s a bittersweet love song that echoes the lineage of the group’s past works, marked by a nostalgic melody and emotive vocals.
The lyrics delicately depict hearts growing apart despite their physical closeness, foreshadowing the end of a romance and evoking a poignant ache.
Dramatic and romantic J-pop.
ghosttayori

tayori is a music unit formed by composers raku and tazuneru with vocalist isui.
Released by Warner Music Japan in September 2025, this song is a moving number that portrays pure love for its owner from the perspective of a beloved dog that has passed away.
Its up-tempo groove is layered with vibrant brass and strings, creating a warm, forward-looking feel amid the poignancy.
Isui’s crystal-clear vocals convey the earnest longing for a hoped-for reunion with heartfelt directness.
The track appears on their second full-length album, “magic.” It’s the kind of song that makes you feel gently enveloped, body and soul, when you listen while thinking of someone precious.
I LOVE MEKoresawa

The digital single “I LOVE ME,” released in September 2025, is a newly written track themed around Wacoal’s brand message.
It carefully portrays the protagonist’s emotional journey—from shedding tears in secret to forgiving herself and learning to love herself just as she is.
It carries a message that can support you when you’ve lost confidence.
With a bright, uplifting ensemble that feels comfortable, it’s a heartwarming pop tune.





