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

I can only say that.Haku.

Haku. “That’s All I Can Say” Official Music Video

Released in September 2025 as her major-label debut, this song features Ai’s crystal-clear vocals—she also wrote the lyrics and music—paired with a driving band ensemble that truly stirs the soul.

Its message captures the frustration of inexpressible feelings that exist only within oneself, along with the pure desire to convey them anyway—something that will especially resonate with younger listeners.

A gentle yet powerful rock tune that stays close to the moratorium of youth.

The limits of languageHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Limits of Words” Music Video

This is a track included as a coupling on the single “Onegai Bach!” released in September 2025.

Hina Kawata, who was about to graduate, served as the center.

The song contemplates the vastness of the universe while expressing the limits of putting precious feelings into words and celebrates the bonds of the heart that transcend language.

Its acoustic sound is warm and wonderful.

It’s a message song you’ll want to dedicate to someone setting off on a new journey.

Casket GirlFujii Kaze

Casket Girl

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, whose global acclaim continues to rise, is an artist you can’t take your eyes off.

“Casket Girl” opens Prema, an album released in September 2025—his first in about three years—featuring primarily English lyrics.

Its ’80s-inspired sound evokes a stylish atmosphere reminiscent of nighttime in LA.

The lyrics explore the theme of liberating the self through confronting a dangerously alluring presence.

It’s an emotional track that gently nudges those who wish to break free from their current circumstances.

HEA7ENMON7A

【MON7A】「HEA7EN」（Music Video）

Released in September 2025, HEA7EN is a chill dance tune with airy, comfortable synths.

While the track unfolds with a variety of evolving beats, its overall appeal lies in a stylish sound that keeps the arrangement minimal.

In the lyrics, sweet whispers of love are repeated alongside words like galaxy and stars, creating a sense of intoxication.

It’s the perfect listen for nights when you want to forget the everyday.

In the blue-green eyesAve Mujica

In the blue-green eyes

You’ll be captivated by its grand, dramatic worldbuilding.

This work by Ave Mujica, the heavy metal band born from the BanG Dream! project, is set for release in September 2025.

It was selected as the theme song for a collaboration campaign with the smartphone RPG Arknights.

The mighty sound and dreamlike melodies weave a breathtaking atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in its gothic, mysterious vibe.

Cry BabyG-k.i.d

G-k.i.d – Cry Baby [Official Music Video］

Rapper G-k.

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d, who has also been active as a member of the hip-hop crew BAD HOP.

This track from his album “Hood Melody DELUXE,” released in September 2025, rides a beat that captures the raw atmosphere of the streets, highlighted by a vocal that’s wild yet sensual.

The lyrics, which candidly express the conflicts and loneliness hidden behind a smile, carry a warmth that feels like it gently stays close to a heart that puts on a brave face.

Soulful hip-hop you’ll want to play on nights spent alone in quiet reflection.

The beginning of the worldKoichi Domoto

The beginning of the world

This track is defined by a grand, uplifting sound that hints at the dawn of a new world.

Its powerful beat and dramatic arrangement intertwine to deliver a sense of exhilaration, as if you’re watching the opening of a fantasy film.

Featured as the lead track on the sixth album “RAISE,” released in September 2025, it’s the kind of song that gives you strength when you’re starting something new or need to reset and move forward.

A powerful pop number that rings with hope for the future.