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

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Official HIGE DANDism – Rashisa [Official Audio]

This song was written as the theme for the theatrical anime “Hyakuemu,” which portrays young people taking on track and field.

The members deeply resonated with the original story, and the song was created from that connection.

The lyrics carry a powerful message: overcome the conflicts and self-denial born from competition and discover your true self.

Its driving rock sound and emotional vocals perfectly mirror the characters who keep moving forward without giving up.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re striving toward a big goal or struggling with your sense of self.

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EXILE / Get-go! (Music Video)

Released in September 2025, this work is the 52nd single and the first in about four years and five months.

The lyrics were written by ATSUSHI himself, expressing the joy of reuniting with his companions and gratitude to the fans.

It fuses EXILE’s signature R&B flavor with an exhilarating pop sound, creating a groove that feels both nostalgic and new.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to make a fresh start or feel the bond with your cherished friends.

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【Music Video】BFX / FANTASTICS

FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group that has gained popularity for their skillful dance and expressive vocals.

Their 16th single, released in September 2025, makes a strong impact with a sound that portrays a butterfly’s flutter transforming into a storm.

The message—that small triggers can create a big future—gives you the courage to believe in your potential.

It’s a high-velocity dance tune whose melody blends seduction and strength, pushing you forward.

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PiKi “88888888” × Collaboration Movie with the film “Exit No. 8”

The hard four-on-the-floor beat and metallic synth riff pull you straight into their world.

It’s a track by PiKi, a unit featuring Karen Matsumoto from FRUITS ZIPPER and Haruka Sakuraba from CUTIE STREET, set to be released in August 2025.

Created as a collaboration song for the film “Exit 8,” its lyrics count up from zero, seemingly expressing the protagonist’s desperation as they search for a way out of an endless maze.

It’s a dance tune that also highlights their cool, thrilling side.

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Phantom Theta 'Noah' (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Phantom Theta, an idol group drawing attention for their outlandish worldview.

Their seventh digital single, released in August 2025, is a piece produced by Vocaloid producer Kirai Hiiragi.

The high-speed sound stokes a sense of fear, creating an intense, chaotic atmosphere.

The urgency and negative emotions trapped within the track evoke entirely different stories depending on the listener.

It’s a thrilling, avant-garde song that’s quintessentially them.

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Erika Ikuta “Period” Rec Video

Erika Ikuta captivates many with her overwhelming expressive power.

Released in September 2025, this work is a ballad that portrays the resolve to bring a long-standing romance to an end by one’s own choice, and the bittersweet determination to move forward.

The struggle over whether to continue or to let go is depicted with striking realism, and it really hits home.

If you’ve ever made a major decision in love, you’ll likely feel a deep empathy for that pain.

With delicate piano lines and breath-like vocals that gently nestle close to your heart, it’s a sentimental track.

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Nine-tailed (fox)

Singer 9Lana, known as a “song actress” who commands a wide palette of vocal tones.

Produced by wotaku, this work was released in August 2025.

The song paints a seductive and mysterious tale.

While hiding their true self, the protagonist’s inner loneliness and fierce passions are conveyed through a voice that feels almost possessed.

Let yourself be drawn into its dark, story-driven world!