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

Quivering with sweet sighsNEW!Kazuya Yoshii

Kazuyoshi Yoshi – Trembling Sweet Sigh (Official Lyric Video)

Kazuya Yoshii, a musician who has long led Japan’s rock scene.

Released in October 2025, this work was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama DEEP: “From Here on Out, It’s Hell.” Its deeply layered sound—blending elements of Showa-era kayokyoku and R&B—beautifully complements the drama’s world, which centers on forbidden love and desire.

The string and horn arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Takashi Tsurutani add brilliance, while the deliberately spacious structure leaves a distinctive afterglow.

Immerse yourself in this sophisticated love song for adults.

I Need U BackNEW!Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – I Need U Back [Official video]

A track included on singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze’s third album, “Prema,” released in September 2025.

It’s an English-language number that layers a heartfelt desire to regain lost passion over a retro sound inspired by late-1980s to early-1990s R&B and New Jack Swing.

Its lyrics, centered on rebirth from burnout and self-recovery, are sure to resonate with anyone grappling with doubt and inner conflict.

It stands by you when you need the courage to move forward.

Minute by MinuteNEW!Penthouse

Penthouse – Minute by Minute (CITIZEN xC new commercial song) [Official Audio]

Written specifically as the theme song for the watch brand “CITIZEN xC,” this track will be released digitally in October 2025.

It features a luxurious arrangement that layers strings and brass over a soulful groove.

The impression is both urban and powerful.

In keeping with its tie-in to a watch commercial, the lyrics convey a message about valuing your true self amid the ever-changing flow of time.

Listening to this song may make the everyday, ordinary moments feel just a little more special.

GHOSTNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – “GHOST” [Official Music Video]

Hey! Say! JUMP’s “GHOST,” digitally released in October 2025, captivates with its stylish sound that fuses strings and electronic tones.

With a unique vibe that blends a dark atmosphere and playful charm, it brilliantly captures the thrill of late-night excitement.

As a Halloween song, it’s perfect as background music for parties with friends.

Dive into the world of cool yet irresistibly endearing ghosts.

Beneath the Disguise feat. Kobo Kannaeru, Kasane Teto, Giga & TeddyLoidNEW!MAISONdes

TV anime Gnosia non-credit opening movie | MAISONdes “Bakeno Kawa (Sheepskin) feat. Kobo & Kanaeru, Kasane Teto, Giga & TeddyLoid” [Airs every Saturday from 24:00 starting 10/11]

Released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the anime Gnosia, this ambitious work brings together Hololive VTuber Kobo Kanaeru and the synthesized voice library Kasane Teto in a long-awaited collaboration.

The tense, thrilling electronic sound crafted by Giga and TeddyLoid merges with Misumi’s enigmatic worldbuilding to portray a story swirling with suspicion and deceit.

A thrilling pop tune that drew attention as a new point of contact between the virtual scene and anime music.

I was totally shocked.NEW!ROF-MAO

ROF-MAO – Ottamage-ttan

This is a song by ROF-MAO, a male unit from the VTuber group NIJISANJI.

Written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” for October and November 2025, the track carries a positive message that laughs off the surprises and bewilderment we encounter in everyday life.

It expresses the resolve to keep moving forward even when you stumble, paired with a bright, up-tempo pop sound.

It’s a number that lifts your spirits and gives you positive energy when you need a boost.

VIBES×VIBESNEW!Wienners

VIBES×VIBES

Released in October 2025, this work is a full-throttle rock number produced as an insert song for TV Asahi’s “Number One Sentai Gojuuger.” Its message celebrates bonds with teammates and the many forms that justice can take, while the speedy, exhilarating sound is simply the best.

The unpredictable twists and catchy melodies are quintessential Wienners, making this a highly energetic piece.

Perfect for when you want to fire yourself up!