[November 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 (311–320)
YouTube Theme Song 2Hikakin & Seikin

Hikakin & Seikin, a real-life brother duo thriving as top YouTube creators.
The sequel to their signature 2015 track is a grand anthem that encapsulates a decade of their journey while looking hopefully toward the future.
As with the original, TeddyLoid handles the arrangement, with a catchy melody and contemporary sound resounding boldly.
It’s an energetic pop number that will inspire everyone chasing their dreams!
Stop Motion feat. Lilium from the Demon RealmPeanut-kun

A track from VTuber Peanut-kun’s album “Tele Club II.” Featuring Nijisanji’s Lillim Makaino as a guest, the song rides on a refreshing, signature tofubeats production that feels great.
Set on a dance floor lit by strobe lights, the lyrics portray the wavering, awkward relationship between two people, sure to make listeners’ hearts flutter.
It’s a pop tune packed with the sparkle of youth.
confessionsmall gift

Don’t you ever feel a haze in your heart from the unreasonable things lurking in everyday life? This song by Soshina speaks for those feelings and blows them away in grand fashion.
Over an energetic punk rock sound, it delivers a message that turns your frustration and pain into things of the past.
It stays close to the listener’s wounded heart and gives you a push forward.
Released in August 2025, the track is included on the second album “Naoto Sasaki,” which came out in September of the same year.
Give it a listen when you need a boost for tomorrow!
Come back homeFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S

Don’t you ever find yourself longing for that simple warmth—the kind that makes you feel at ease the moment you come home? This new release from FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S is a pop ballad that gently wraps the listener’s heart, centered on themes of family renewal and bonds.
Within its heartrending melody lies a steady hope that helps you take a step toward tomorrow—it’s truly encouraging.
The song is included on the single scheduled for release in August 2025 and has been selected as the theme song for the drama “Good Evening, the Asayama Family.” When you’re feeling a bit worn out by daily life or want to express gratitude to someone important, listening to it will help you reconnect with your honest feelings.
Night riderTaiga Kyomoto(SixTONES)

An urban track that pairs a cool, night-city rush of sound with Taiga Kyomoto’s delicate vocals.
His breath-infused singing seems to convey both the anxiety of nearly losing sight of your goal and the strong will to keep moving forward.
You can picture the protagonist pressing through the darkness in search of light, even while carrying loneliness.
The song is included on SixTONES’ single “Stargaze,” to be released in September 2025.
It’s perfect for a late-night drive with a glittering cityscape.
Latest Japanese music releases (321–330)
XYZAMUGIRI

Rapper AMUGIRI, also known for his activities as a member of the YouTuber group Komudot, released his fifth single in August 2025.
Co-produced with DJ dip, it features an addictive beat.
Centered on the theme of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite idols or artists), it vividly captures the excitement of heading to a live show and the charged atmosphere at the venue.
Many listeners will probably find themselves thinking, “I know that feeling!” It’s an energetic track that will supercharge the everyday life of anyone who’s passionately into something.
Good for UBoA

BoA, who has served as a bridge connecting the Korean and Japanese music scenes and achieved a million-seller with her 2002 single “LISTEN TO MY HEART,” released a track in August 2025 that’s an irresistibly sophisticated groove.
Its familiar, repetitive melody and cool vocals create an addictive pull.
The restrained structure—eschewing flashy shifts—conveys a self-reliant mood that doesn’t pander in love, giving off a mature, composed vibe.
It’s urban pop that lifts your spirits.





