Latest J-Pop Releases [September 2025]

Attack againmei-chan feat. hatsune miku

Another Raid / Mei-chan feat. Hatsune Miku

Starting from his roots as a vocalist, Mei-chan has also showcased his talents as a YouTuber and a songwriter-composer.

Released in September 2025, this work stands out for its striking collaboration featuring Hatsune Miku.

The lyrics depict a sudden encounter that spirals into an irresistible, impulsive fall into love, and when paired with its retro rock sound, they shake the listener’s emotions to the core.

It’s a highly addictive rock tune with a dangerous storyline you won’t be able to look away from.

Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora

[MV] Maybe It’s Unrequited Love / Meteora [Melt × Lapis × Mikasa] [New Singer Group]

It’s a pop tune that captures the sweet-and-sour feeling—and a touch of wistfulness—that comes with thinking about someone you like.

The performers are the VTuber vocalist idol group Meteora.

It’s the first trio track by Lapis, Melt da Tenshi, and Mikasa-kun, released in September 2025.

The sparkling sound and the gentle gradient of their vocals are incredibly soothing.

It’s a love song that will resonate with anyone currently nursing a crush!

Shanghai Love StorySebunsu Bega

Seventh Vega “Shanghai Love Story” Music Video

Seventh Vega is a four-piece city rock band gaining attention for their refined, urban sound.

Shanghai Love Story was released in September 2025 ahead of their first album PRINCESS, which followed in October.

Set against the glittering nights of Shanghai, it portrays the push and pull of a romance between a man and a woman.

The lyrics blend Japanese, English, and Chinese, conveying both exhilaration and the emptiness of hearts passing by each other.

Centered on a floating, airy guitar riff, the ensemble mirrors the protagonist’s wavering emotions.

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful track—perfect for moments of quiet reflection.

I can only say that.Haku.

Haku. “That’s All I Can Say” Official Music Video

Released in September 2025 as her major-label debut, this song features Ai’s crystal-clear vocals—she also wrote the lyrics and music—paired with a driving band ensemble that truly stirs the soul.

Its message captures the frustration of inexpressible feelings that exist only within oneself, along with the pure desire to convey them anyway—something that will especially resonate with younger listeners.

A gentle yet powerful rock tune that stays close to the moratorium of youth.

NaiwaHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Naiwa” Lyric Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – NAIWA)

It’s a heart-stirring track that embodies the world of “Gakuen Idolmaster,” which portrays the growth of its idols.

The song serves as the class anthem for the in-game event “Class Showdown: First Star Sports Festival,” energetically depicting both competitive spirit and the strong bonds between classmates.

Created entirely by Saeki youthK—from lyrics to arrangement—its dramatic soundscape greatly deepens your immersion in the story.

It’s the perfect number to play when you want to get fired up before a competition or to rally together with teammates toward a shared goal.

The track was released digitally in September 2025 and was later included on the album “Class Showdown: First Star Sports Festival SONG COLLECTION” in December of the same year.

The limits of languageHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Limits of Words” Music Video

This is a track included as a coupling on the single “Onegai Bach!” released in September 2025.

Hina Kawata, who was about to graduate, served as the center.

The song contemplates the vastness of the universe while expressing the limits of putting precious feelings into words and celebrates the bonds of the heart that transcend language.

Its acoustic sound is warm and wonderful.

It’s a message song you’ll want to dedicate to someone setting off on a new journey.

2 (feat. Lee Youngji)Hoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – 2 (feat. Lee Youngji) [Official Video]

In May 2025, Gen Hoshino released his album “Gen,” his first in about six and a half years.

The music video for “2 (feat.

Lee Youngji),” a collaboration with the Korean rapper Lee Youngji included on the album, was released in September of the same year.

Over a groovy track crafted by Hoshino himself, refreshing vocals and powerful rap intersect.

You can’t help but feel drawn body and soul into its cool world.

Listening while gazing at a city nightscape might just make everyday life feel a little more special.