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

INEW!BUMP OF CHICKEN

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ED Creditless Video / ED Theme: “I” by BUMP OF CHICKEN / MHA ED

Written as the ending theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, this song was released in October 2025.

BUMP OF CHICKEN, whose members are all fans of MHA, crafted a track that respects the world of the series while infusing it with their own interpretation.

Within its exhilarating, fast-paced sound, hope and urgency intersect, embedding themes that mirror the protagonists’ conflicts and choices.

It’s a song that gives courage to everyone who, despite their struggles, is trying to move forward.

DARK MOONNEW!Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – DARK MOON (MUSIC VIDEO Full)

Yumi Matsutoya, who has continually reshaped the history of Japanese pop, released the lead track from her album “Wormhole / Yumi AraI” in advance in October 2025.

This song opens her 40th original album and is notable for its psychedelic ensemble that blends euphoria with sultriness.

Through dreamlike motifs, the lyrics depict powerful feelings of longing among various entities—between people, and between people and objects.

It’s a grand number that moves the heart, embodying Yuming’s unwavering commitment to innovation even as her career continues to evolve.

1991NEW!Kenshi Yonezu

1991

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter leading the Japanese music scene.

This song, written as the theme for the live-action film “5 Centimeters per Second,” bears the title 1991—the year he was born—reflecting his deep attachment to the original work.

The lyrics, woven around themes of memory and loss that trace personal emotions, convey a will to keep moving forward while facing the past, making it highly relatable for many listeners.

It’s an emotional number that will resonate deeply with those at a turning point in life or anyone wishing to confront precious memories.

Color of loveNEW!Crimson Crat Clan

【MV】Crimson Crat Clan / Color of love

This song was released in October 2025 by Crimson Crat Clan, a men’s idol group composed of former live streamers.

It’s a love song that portrays emotions as colors, written and composed by 17, Misako Sakazume, and Ryo Mizutani.

Through color imagery like blue skies, clouds, and the hues of love, it weaves shifting feelings, while its refreshing melody and harmonies resonate pleasantly.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to share your feelings with someone special.

Latest episodeNEW!Japanese rice bran

Latest Episode / Wanuka [Music Video]

This song portrays the unique embarrassment and courage of adolescent love with true-to-life emotions.

It serves as the ending theme for the TV anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” and it perfectly marries Wanuka’s distinctive word choice with the sound arrangement crafted together with Hyakkai Outo.

The lyrics delicately express the feelings of being unable to be honest precisely because you care about the other person, and they’re sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in October 2025, this fresh and vibrant anime song is one you should definitely check out.

GlideNEW!Myuk

Myuk – Glide (Music Video)

In the unchanging routine of everyday life, have you ever felt anxious about whether you’re really moving forward? Myuk’s song “Glide” is a number that stays close to those wavering feelings while urging you to keep taking one step at a time.

The arrangement, which starts with piano and gradually layers in a band sound, carries a rock edge yet wraps you in a gentle warmth.

Listen closely and let it fuel you for tomorrow.

It was the ending theme for the TV anime “Shūmatsu Touring” (Endo of the World Touring).

VISIONSNEW!NAQT VANE

[Kamen Rider Zetsu Theme Song] VISIONS Music Video (Artist Only Ver.) / NAQT VANE

A team project unit produced by composer Hiroyuki Sawano, NAQT VANE released this track in October 2025 as the theme song for the TV Asahi tokusatsu drama Kamen Rider Zets.

Within its cool, powerful up-tempo sound, it explores themes of challenge, comeback, and the pursuit of ideals.

The synth-rock rhythm and the majestic arrangement layered with strings showcase Sawano’s signature dramatic sensibility rooted in his scoring background.

The vocals by Harukaze and Yunoa embody the concept of “tailwinds for challengers,” inspiring the courage to charge forward with positivity.

It’s a fast-paced number that pushes the backs of those facing something head-on.