Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

Better OffiScream

iScream「Better Off」Music Video

A light, danceable track that modernizes 2000s electropop.

Released digitally in September 2025, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days.” Its lyrics, expressing a positive resolve to stay true to oneself no matter where you are, carry a warmth that gives you a gentle push when you find yourself pausing in everyday life.

It’s perfect for anyone ready to break out of their shell and take a new step forward.

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【MV】Lollipop / miComet

This is a track by miComet, the unit formed by Hololive VTubers Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei, released in October 2025.

The lyrics were written by Jin, a leading figure in the Vocaloid scene, and the composition and arrangement were handled by Akita Horie, also known as a member of PENGUIN RESEARCH.

With imagery of flickering neon and starlight, the lyrics evoke unprecedented thrills and a spirit of adventure, while the catchy melody and up-tempo rhythm create a propulsive sense of speed.

It’s the perfect song to boost your energy.

Adult Chick Childrenyama

yama 'Adult Chick Children' Music Video

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!

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oishiku ru melonpan “Cream Soda” Music Video

A track from Oisicle Melonpan’s 10th mini-album “bouquet,” released in October 2025, marking the band’s 10th anniversary.

With its transparent melody and refreshing sound, this pop tune evokes bittersweet memories.

The groovy performance pairs perfectly with Nakashima’s gentle vocals.

Yet the lyrics tell a poignant story of waiting in a café for “you,” who never arrives.

Immerse yourself in the ensemble where exhilarating guitar-rock sound meets lyrical poignancy.

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riria. / 3% and Me [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Riria, who enjoys overwhelming support from younger generations mainly on social media.

Released in October 2025, this song was written as the opening theme for the BS TV Tokyo drama “Wakakozake Season 9.” Its lyrics, which express everyday fatigue and emotional wavering through the motif of alcohol, are a standout feature.

The airy sound that makes use of transparent synths and her emotional vocals are soothing.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you need to unwind at the end of the day.

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Humbert Humbert “Laughing and Falling Down” (Official Audio)

Humbert Humbert is a folk duo loved by a wide audience for the warm harmony they weave as a married couple and their unadorned worldview.

This song, written as the theme for NHK’s serial TV drama “Bakebake,” airing from September 2025, comes with a memorable backstory: the duo repeatedly read the memoirs of Setsu Koizumi, the model for the story, and composed the piece in one go as if becoming her.

The lyrics gently embrace both the joys and pains of life, revealing new nuances with every listen.

With plainspoken words and a familiar, comforting melody that sinks straight into the heart, it’s a folk number you’ll want to savor again and again.

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Macaroni Enpitsu "Bakemono" Music Video

Written by the rock band Macaroni Empitsu as the theme song for the film “Devour the Firebird,” slated for release in October 2025, this track marks a new challenge for them in the mystery-horror genre.

With lyrics that liken anxiety and suspicion to monsters and a tense arrangement interwoven with shouts, it creates a dark atmosphere previously unseen in Maca-En’s work.

It’s a rock tune that vividly portrays the human psyche as it’s consumed by madness.