Latest J-Pop Releases [September 2025]

BFXFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

【Music Video】BFX / FANTASTICS

FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE is a dance and vocal group that has gained popularity for their skillful dance and expressive vocals.

Their 16th single, released in September 2025, makes a strong impact with a sound that portrays a butterfly’s flutter transforming into a storm.

The message—that small triggers can create a big future—gives you the courage to believe in your potential.

It’s a high-velocity dance tune whose melody blends seduction and strength, pushing you forward.

Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS

Let love begin now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi) / HoneyWorks

HoneyWorks, the creator unit beloved for their heart-fluttering coming-of-age stories.

First unveiled at an event in August 2025, this song marks a new chapter in the Confession Executive Committee series.

It portrays the thrill of love that begins to move after a reunion with a childhood friend.

The exhilarating band sound and catchy melody link perfectly with the sweet-and-sour lyrics, resulting in top-tier youth pop.

It’s perfect for when you want to savor the rush of a budding romance, or to brighten your mood on a morning when you’re taking on a challenge!

HAZEKroi

#Kroi – HAZE [Official Video] #Kowloon Generic Romance

This song carries a languid, somehow nostalgic atmosphere.

It’s a track by the band Kroi, released in August 2025, and it was chosen as the theme song for the live-action film “Kowloon Generic Romance.” The work portrays a love story that wanders the borderland between reality and dreams, as someone thinks of a precious person within a haze of memories.

The frustration of an elusive relationship, and the aching feeling of not wanting to let go, seep into the heart through the languid vocals and nostalgic sound.

Put it on during a night when you want to indulge in a sentimental mood.

Young & RecklessONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT / Young & Reckless (Music Video)

The boy group ONE OR EIGHT, which has been drawing significant attention—such as winning “Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group” at MTV VMAJ 2025—delivers a track defined by edgy electronic textures layered over a nostalgic, ’90s-inspired beat.

Its sound intricately weaves melodies that incorporate Arabic scales with trap-style rap, resulting in a truly cross-genre production.

The lyrics carry a message: don’t be swayed by others’ evaluations; instead, embrace challenges with the pure, childlike spirit you once had.

It’s a fresh pop number where futuristic soundscapes coexist with a sense of nostalgia.

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PiKi “88888888” × Collaboration Movie with the film “Exit No. 8”

The hard four-on-the-floor beat and metallic synth riff pull you straight into their world.

It’s a track by PiKi, a unit featuring Karen Matsumoto from FRUITS ZIPPER and Haruka Sakuraba from CUTIE STREET, set to be released in August 2025.

Created as a collaboration song for the film “Exit 8,” its lyrics count up from zero, seemingly expressing the protagonist’s desperation as they search for a way out of an endless maze.

It’s a dance tune that also highlights their cool, thrilling side.

swampSUSHIBOYS

Swamp – SUSHIBOYS (Official Music Video)

SUSHIBOYS is a hip-hop duo drawing attention for their unique ideas and solid rap skills.

Their track “Numa” is a lead single from their first album in about five years.

Its airy, buoyant beat and instantly memorable flow are addictive.

The lyrics describe the hip-hop world they fell into as a “swamp”—something they can’t escape and don’t want to.

It’s a highly addictive piece that shines with playful spirit and a sharp perspective.

Love song foreverVaundy

Love song forever

Released in August 2025, this work is a love song that resonates with a lively band sound and powerful vocals.

The lyrics romantically portray a wish for love that lasts forever.

Its distinctive turns of phrase are quintessentially Vaundy.

It’s the kind of track that will surely kindle a warm light in your heart when you want to reaffirm your unchanging feelings for someone special or look back fondly on cherished memories.

Emotional and tinged with nostalgia, it’s a number that stirs something deep within.