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

IRIS OUTKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – IRIS OUT

This piece was written as the theme song for the feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.

It was produced with deep attention to the characters’ relationships and emotions.

The propulsive sound ties in with the story’s thrilling developments, and I think many listeners will be electrified by the sonic blend of wistfulness and destructive impulse.

It also notably incorporates elements from the previous song, KICK BACK.

It’s the epitome of a badass anime track.

Sailing the seaAiri Suzuki

Sailing the sea

Released in September 2025, this work was created to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the Japanese release of the smartphone game Azur Lane.

It likens the bonds with comrades to a vast ocean, singing of gratitude and a strong will to move toward the future.

It’s deeply moving and resonates even with those who aren’t familiar with the game’s world.

The sound arrangement, which blends crisp freshness with a sense of speed, is also outstanding.

A grand-scale number that gives you the courage to step into tomorrow.

In Love DancingNEW!meteora

[MV] Koishite Dancing / Meteora [Roze × Kokone × Meirai Light] [New Singer Group]

Released by the VTuber vocalist group Meteor in September 2025, this work is a dance-pop number that rides a brisk beat to capture the thrill of falling in love.

The call-and-response-inviting phrases leave a strong impression.

The contrasting vocal textures of the three members—Shin’on, Roze, and Rai Light—are another highlight, conjuring up a glittering nighttime skyline.

It’s a glamorous party tune that’s perfect for lifting your spirits.

YURU FUWAYUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – YURU FUWA【Official Music Video】

YUTORI-SEDAI is a three-piece rock band winning support from younger generations with lyrics that spark empathy.

Released in August 2025, this track is a pop song that boosts self-esteem in love, declaring, “It’s a waste to dump me.” Its story—about never neglecting self-improvement and shining like a princess—offers a gentle push, especially for women.

Set to a breezy ensemble, Ryoki Kimbara’s vocals resonate deeply, making this an emotional yet cute number.

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.

HEARTReoNa

ReoNa「HEART」Official Music Video

Known as a “despair-type anime song singer” who has captivated many fans, ReoNa’s advance track “HEART” from her album HEART, set for release in October 2025, is an emotional number that seems to reach the very core of her expression.

Over a modern rock sound, the melody traces a gradient of the heart that moves from pain and solitude toward hope, delivering a surge of exhilaration in the chorus that feels like your view suddenly opening up.

And its message, which affirms the many shapes a “heart” can take, gently gives listeners a push forward.

It’s a work I hope you’ll listen to when you want to face your own feelings.

Shanghai Love StorySeventh Vega

Seventh Vega “Shanghai Love Story” Music Video

Seventh Vega is a four-piece city rock band gaining attention for their refined, urban sound.

Shanghai Love Story was released in September 2025 ahead of their first album PRINCESS, which followed in October.

Set against the glittering nights of Shanghai, it portrays the push and pull of a romance between a man and a woman.

The lyrics blend Japanese, English, and Chinese, conveying both exhilaration and the emptiness of hearts passing by each other.

Centered on a floating, airy guitar riff, the ensemble mirrors the protagonist’s wavering emotions.

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful track—perfect for moments of quiet reflection.