Latest J-Pop Releases [September 2025]

Even though she won’t be my girlfriend anymorewacci

wacci 'Even Though She Won't Be My Girlfriend Anymore' Music Video

Wacci is a five-member band beloved by many listeners for their down-to-earth, relatable lyrics and warm melodies.

Released digitally in September 2025, “Even Though She Won’t Be My Girlfriend Anymore” is a song that portrays the conflicted emotions of having to choose to part ways while still holding on to feelings of love.

Its lyrics—mixing gratitude, regret, and a resolve for the future at the very moment a romantic relationship ends—will likely resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced a breakup.

Yohei Hashiguchi’s sincere vocals, paired with an arrangement that blends the band’s sound with sweeping strings, gently envelop the story as it unfolds.

transformationnegishio butadon

Negi-Salt Pork Rice Bowl – Transformation [Music Video]

Negishio Butadon is a girls’ band drawing attention for the hefty sound that bursts from their cute looks.

Their third single, released in September 2025, is an anthem that sings of a steadfast will to move toward the future without fearing change.

The song is based on vocalist Nao’s own experience—she says meeting the band allowed her to change—and carries a resolve to accept her past self and face forward.

Its aggressive guitar riffs and powerful beat leave a strong impression.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling anxious about taking a new step.

I LOVE MEKoresawa

Koresawa “I LOVE ME” [MUSIC VIDEO]

The digital single “I LOVE ME,” released in September 2025, is a newly written track themed around Wacoal’s brand message.

It carefully portrays the protagonist’s emotional journey—from shedding tears in secret to forgiving herself and learning to love herself just as she is.

It carries a message that can support you when you’ve lost confidence.

With a bright, uplifting ensemble that feels comfortable, it’s a heartwarming pop tune.

four seasons progressionMegatera Zero

Megatera Zero - Four Seasons Progression [Original]

Megatera Zero is a singer known for his husky, emotional voice.

This song is one of four released simultaneously in September 2025.

It’s a mid-tempo ballad with the warm tones of acoustic guitar, and its lyrics, which mirror the changing relationship between two protagonists with the shifting seasons, inevitably make you reflect on your own experiences.

The pain of growing accustomed to each other—and the strength to keep walking together nonetheless—are beautifully expressed through Megatera Zero’s delicate vocals.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side during the changing of the seasons.

Jumping in the TimeRapurasu Dākunesu

[MV] Jumping in the Time / La+ Darknesss “MIRESI: An Unseen Future” Original Theme Song

A dynamic dance-pop number that reaches across time and space to seize hope.

Created by hololive production VTuber Laplus Darknesss, this track centers on the themes of “time” and “journey,” depicting a resolve to step into the future by overcoming past stagnation.

Its worldbuilding—colored with imagery like hourglasses and gears—leaves a strong impression.

The tight, undulating guitar and bass give powerful support to a forward-looking mindset.

Released in September 2025, the song drew attention as the theme for the RPG “MIRESI: Unseen Future.” It’s a track that gives you courage when you’re ready to take a new step.