Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

VIBES×VIBESWienners

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!

Heartbeat of the Starskohanaramu

Heartbeat of the Stars

The bittersweetness of youth and the wavering of first love are portrayed atop a clear, translucent melody.

It’s a track by Kohanaramu, slated for digital release in October 2025, and it’s been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni Dake Uzai” (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me).

The lyrics capture feelings of being unable to be honest even when you’re close, and the emotions that tremble deep in your chest, closely reflecting the heart of someone in love.

The arrangement also carries a nostalgic touch that feels wonderfully comforting.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling timid about love.

Paranoid RendezvousGen’in wa jibun ni aru.

“Paranoid Rendezvous” Performance Video | #The Cause Is Within Me. [GNJB]

This is a song by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru, released as their 4th single in October 2025.

Written specifically for the group by Enon Kawatani, it features strikingly decadent string arrangements.

The themes weave in the masks and solitude of social media society.

In today’s world, everyone forces a smile for the perfect photo and hides their true feelings.

The lyrics call for breaking free from that suffocating facade and cherishing genuine, heart-to-heart connection.

It’s a track that resonates when you’re weary of the digital age.

Mirror feat. Kosuke Saitoieiri reo

Leo Ieiri – “Mirror feat. Kosuke Saito” (Music Video)

This is a collaboration between the accomplished singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri and Kosuke Saito of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN.

Released digitally in October 2025, the song was written as the theme for NTV’s Wednesday drama “ESCAPE: It Was Supposed to Be a Kidnapping.” Featuring lyrics that use mirrors as a motif, it portrays the struggle of facing oneself and a world where reality and illusion intersect.

The two voices overlap as if in dialogue, creating profound emotional depth.

It’s a duet that gently supports the hearts of those who keep pursuing their dreams.

Scent of LoveOkamura Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Okamura – “Scent of Love” MUSIC VIDEO

The duo Okamura-Kazuyoshi, formed by Yasuyuki Okamura and Kazuyoshi Saito, released their seventh single in October 2025.

It’s an upbeat pop love song that expresses feelings for a loved one in a positive way, with sparkling sounds that create a sense of euphoria.

The piece carries a message about wanting to feel true love even amid complicated human relationships.

Listening while thinking of someone you miss might warm your heart.

Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets

Level up and physical attack

Released in October 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “A Wild Last Boss Appeared!”.

As the title suggests, it unfolds a hard rock sound that pushes raw power to the forefront.

As Kishida himself put it, “the world of the work and my own ideas resonated,” and both the sound and lyrics carry a simple yet utterly convincing message.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to face adversity.

New OrderTokoyami Towa

New Order / Tokoyami Towa (official)

“SHIN,” the second full album by hololive VTuber Tokoyami Towa, released in October 2025.

The closing track, “New Order,” written, composed, and arranged by R・O・N, is a powerful number that portrays self-affirmation and a will for transformation.

Rather than tracing values created by others, it expresses the determination to remain true to oneself without fearing failure, conveyed through emotional melodies and a rock-driven sound.

It’s a song that gives you a push when you want to forge your own path.