[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 J-Pop releases (51–60)
Steal The ShowNEW!timelesz
A song by timelesz has been selected as the support anthem for basketball broadcasts on Nippon TV.
It’s crafted as a high-energy dance number, with lyrics depicting the process of honing the time and effort invested and the bonds with teammates.
In the rap part written by Fuma Kikuchi, a strong determination to seize the stage is embedded, aligning with Japan’s national basketball team’s slogan of “Shocking the World.” Scheduled for release in November 2025, it will be included on the double A-side single “Steal The Show / Recipe.” It’s the perfect track when you want a boost for taking on a challenge.
Adult Chick ChildrenNEW!yama
A high-velocity arrangement that grabs your ears—the opening theme for the TV anime “SANDA.” yama’s razor-sharp vocals confront the universal question: What does it mean to become an adult? Simply growing older doesn’t make you one, but having youth doesn’t make you a child either.
The song vividly captures the struggle with change and the pains of growth.
It will be available digitally in October 2025, with a CD release in December.
Don’t miss the chance to experience yama’s undeniable coolness!
PastoralNEW!Aimer
Released in October 2025, “Pastoral” was written as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of the TV anime The Legend of Hei.
Beginning with the scene of walking while kicking a small stone, the lyrics are filled with natural motifs—clouds drifting across the sky, rain, and flowers—enveloping the song in a pastoral worldview.
Depicting bonds that remain connected even when apart, relationships tied by invisible threads, the piece’s message is further highlighted by Aimer’s emotional vocals.
It might be a perfect listen when you want to relax.
Our SongNEW!Hi-STANDARD
A track from the mini-album “Screaming Newborn Baby,” released in November 2025 by Hi-STANDARD, the punk rock band that set a milestone in melodic hardcore in the ’90s and resumed activity after a long hiatus.
Following the passing of Akira Totsuoka, ZAX from The BONEZ joined as the new drummer, marking the first step of the band’s new lineup.
It’s a rock tune that kicks off with a poppy guitar phrase, singing of an unwavering resolve to keep chasing dreams and the unchanging bonds of friendship despite the passage of time.
While retaining the powerful punch characteristic of punk, the lyrics add a mature perspective shaped by the years, resonating with anyone striving to move forward with love for family and friends in their heart.
Latest Japanese music releases (61–70)
Enchanting VanillaNEW!Seventh Vega
This is the lead track from Seventh Vega, a four-piece city rock band from Tokyo, released on their first full-length album PRINCESS in October 2025.
The lyrics are striking, layering the sweet, precarious temptations of love with the scent of vanilla.
A funky sound and catchy melodies coexist with an urban atmosphere.
The groove is so good you’ll find yourself keeping time with your body.
Highly recommended when you want to bask in the sweet, bittersweet memories of love.
ACTIONNEW!eill
Singer-songwriter eill, who has won support for her genre-defying musicality.
This piece, written as the ending theme for the second cour’s Nerima arc of the TV anime “Togen Anki,” was released in October 2025.
The lyrics, created with a battle that transcends the bounds of good and evil in mind, convey a powerful resolve to move forward beyond one’s position.
And eill’s mature vocals are incredibly cool.
A dramatic and emotional number.
Stare In WonderNEW!BE:FIRST
This song, which portrays the moment of blocking out noise to focus solely on sound, is a BE:FIRST number released in October 2025.
It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Wondance,” and is included on the best-of album “BE:ST,” released on October 29 of the same year.
Created to accompany a story of growth through dance, the choreography was handled by KAITA and ReiNa, who serve as the anime’s dance cast, along with member SOTA.
It’s a dance tune that conveys the heat of growth and challenge.