[October 2025] The latest J-Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!

CAT’S EYEAdo

【Ado】CAT’S EYE（Official Audio）

Singer Ado captivates listeners with her powerful vocals and richly emotive delivery.

Released in September 2025, this work is a cover of the classic hit that Anri sang to great success in 1983.

It was selected as the ending theme for the completely new 2025 anime series Cat’s Eye.

Yuki Hayashi brilliantly reconstructs the original’s glamorous 1980s city-pop sound with a modern arrangement.

Paying respect to the original, Ado channels the vocal style of the era while fusing it with her own signature sharpness and expressive power.

Her voice renders the image of a phantom thief prowling the night city as both thrilling and glamorous.

It’s a superb pop tune where nostalgia and novelty intersect.

Dazz OnH ZETTRIO feat. Yucco Miller

H ZETTRIO feat. Yucco Miller / Dazz On [MUSIC VIDEO]

This track is a collaboration between the piano trio H ZETTRIO—known for their technically dazzling performances—and saxophonist Yucco Miller.

It’s included on their collaborative album “Dazz On,” released in September 2025.

Yucco Miller’s passionate sax rides atop the meticulous, rock-solid groove crafted by H ZETTRIO, linking with the song’s unpredictable twists to create exquisite thrills.

The sonic dialogue—where calculation and impulse vie with each other—draws you into its world before you know it.

It’s a dynamic jazz tune that’s perfect when you’re craving a spark in your everyday life.

Even though she won’t be my girlfriend anymorewacci

wacci 'Even Though She Won't Be My Girlfriend Anymore' Music Video

Wacci is a five-member band beloved by many listeners for their down-to-earth, relatable lyrics and warm melodies.

Released digitally in September 2025, “Even Though She Won’t Be My Girlfriend Anymore” is a song that portrays the conflicted emotions of having to choose to part ways while still holding on to feelings of love.

Its lyrics—mixing gratitude, regret, and a resolve for the future at the very moment a romantic relationship ends—will likely resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a breakup.

Yohei Hashiguchi’s sincere vocals, paired with an arrangement that blends the band’s sound with sweeping strings, gently envelop the story as it unfolds.

ChudaiCreepy Nuts

[MV] Creepy Nuts – Chudai

Included on the March 2025 album “LEGION” and released with a music video in September, this track is an ambitious work that tackles the deep theme of humanity’s primal desires.

Riding the high-velocity groove crafted by DJ Matsunaga, R-Shitei fires off intricately technical rap.

Despite its brief 1 minute 39 second length, it’s fiercely addictive.

It’s an impactful number that showcases Creepy Nuts’ evolution and their foray into new territory.

Small SongJUJU

JUJU “Little Song” Music Video — Theme song for the Monday 9 pm drama “Tomorrow Will Be an Even Better Day”

The 46th single, “Chiisana Uta” (A Little Song), released in September 2025, is a mid-tempo ballad produced by Takeshi Kobayashi.

The track serves as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.

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drama “Ashita wa Motto, Ii Hi ni Naru,” marking JUJU’s first time performing a theme for the coveted time slot.

Its lyrics, imbued with a desire to express gratitude rather than apology, resonate with the characters’ determination to overcome hardship, creating a moving synergy.

The dramatically unfolding arrangement also slowly seeps into the listener’s heart.

It’s a warm work that you’ll want to share with someone important to you.

KUROMI♡ProfileKUROMI

KUROMI「KUROMI♡Profile」Official Music Video

Since her debut in 2005, Sanrio’s character KUROMI has continued to captivate fans around the world.

This track, included on her debut EP “KUROMI IN MY HEAD” releasing in October 2025, has also drawn attention for being written by Satomi Shigemori.

It strikingly contrasts powerful rap over a heavy sound with a pop melody you can’t help but hum along to.

From her cool side to her girly charm, it showcases KUROMI’s many facets like a profile book.

A new-era pop tune packed with irresistible cuteness.

Attack againMei-chan feat. Hatsune Miku

Another Raid / Mei-chan feat. Hatsune Miku

Starting from his roots as a vocalist, Mei-chan has also showcased his talents as a YouTuber and a songwriter-composer.

Released in September 2025, this work stands out for its striking collaboration featuring Hatsune Miku.

The lyrics depict a sudden encounter that spirals into an irresistible, impulsive fall into love, and when paired with its retro rock sound, they shake the listener’s emotions to the core.

It’s a highly addictive rock tune with a dangerous storyline you won’t be able to look away from.