[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 Japanese music releases (301–310)
Iina FestivalYuuri

A song by Yuuri with an addictive, can’t-get-it-out-of-your-head sound and a shape-shifting “gacha voice” that’s full of charm.
Scheduled for release in August 2025, it features a hyperpop track produced by Sasuke Haraguchi that will have your body moving before you know it.
The lyrics—brimming with humor and crafted from Yuuri’s own words—are another highlight.
If you’re someone who often holds back from saying what you really think, this track might give you a refreshing sense of release!
Try jumping.Mamoru Miyano

It’s a feel-good soul-funk number that will put a spring in every listener’s step.
Created by Mamoru Miyano, who is also active as a voice actor and actor, it was released in August of the same year as a lead track from his 8th album, slated for release in November 2025.
Its catchy, hum-along melody and humor-filled lyrics are part of its charm.
Even when things aren’t going well, it encourages you not to overthink—just take the first step—and fills you with a positive vibe.
Give it a listen when you want a change of pace or when you want to have the best time with friends.
Latest Japanese music releases (311–320)
Wonderful worldKamiyama Yoh × YOSUKE from SPYAIR

A collaborative song by singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama and SPYAIR’s vocalist YOSUKE.
Created as the theme song for the 10th-anniversary movie of the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order, it was released in August 2025 and became a major talking point.
Set to a sound that fuses diverse genres like rock and dance music, it portrays a worldview where fantasy and reality intersect.
The blend of Kamiyama’s delicate vocals with YOSUKE’s powerful voice is just outstanding.
FinistèreKonomi Suzuki

This is a song by Konomi Suzuki that was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summer Pockets.
Her powerful vocals, imbued with the resolve to face the future and tinged with the bittersweet scenes of summer’s end, resonate deeply with listeners.
While embracing fading memories, it portrays the protagonist’s firm determination to turn the summer before them into a new beginning.
It’s a summer song that can support you when you want to take a new step forward.
Solar RouteJun Maeda, Nagi Yanagi

This is a collaborative work by Jun Maeda, who weaves moving stories, and Nagi Yanagi, whose voice is clear as the sky.
It was produced as an insert song to grace the 3.
5-year anniversary event of the dramatic RPG “Heaven Burns Red.” The song carries deep affection and a straightforward wish to live alongside someone precious, sung over a soundscape as boundless as a blue sky.
When you want to overcome hardships, this music will lend you strength.
WACHA☆WACHASTPR Creators

A relentlessly upbeat party tune from STPR Creators, a driving force in the online music scene.
It’s a collaborative track that brings together all five groups under STPR for the first time, released in August 2025.
The song unfolds with an up-tempo sound that captures the frenzy of a live venue as-is.
Playful lyrics packed with each member’s signature catchphrases and lively call-and-response convey their close-knit chemistry and STPR’s bustling vibe.
An energetic slice of entertainment pop, perfect for lifting your mood.
Gimme Gimme SanctuaryNanawo Akari

An uplifting upper-tune in search of a true, personal “sanctuary”! With lyrics and composition by Nayutalien and arrangement by Akita Horie, this track brilliantly fuses a highly addictive melody with a fast-paced band sound.
Its lyrics, which accept one’s inner frailty and express the desire to stay true to oneself, are encouraging.
The song is included on the best-of album “Flying Best 2,” released in August 2025 to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the major-label debut.
It’s a work that will support anyone searching for a place they belong.





