Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

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DISH// – Rice [Official Video]

This song by DISH//, the band fronted by Takumi Kitamura, spins everyday, unassuming happiness found in daily life into music.

As the title suggests, through the familiar theme of “meals,” it portrays the preciousness of time spent with loved ones and moments of caring for yourself.

Life has its ups and downs—there are times when we reflect on the meaning of happiness, and there are ordinary feelings like simply getting hungry.

That down-to-earth message is sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released digitally in October 2025, the track features lyrics by Takumi Kitamura and composition by To-i Tachibana, Daichi Izumi, and others.

Give it a listen when you’re tired or need a moment to unwind.

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[First-Ever Live Performance Video] FRUITS ZIPPER “Hachamecha Wacha Life!” / FRUITS ZIPPER Road To TOKYO DOME ~Hachamecha Wacha Live!~

Starting in October 2025, Hachamecha Wacha Life! was chosen as the opening theme for Crayon Shin-chan, and it’s an energy-packed piece.

This track brilliantly fuses the love they’ve had for Crayon Shin-chan since childhood with their signature NEW KAWAII aesthetic.

The lyrics carry the message: “Let’s freely enjoy every day!” Its bright, upbeat vibe appeals to a wide range of listeners, from kids to adults.

Be sure to take in its positive message!

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This standout track, driven by bouncy Jersey Club beats, is an ambitious effort from LEX that fuses club music with hip-hop.

Produced by ZOT on the WAVE and Homunculu$, LEX’s mellow vocal tone rides perfectly over the high-velocity track.

The lyrics—blending luxurious everyday scenes from breakfast in the morning to nights at upscale hotels with expressions of affection—are another draw, laying out romantic desire with refreshing candor.

With its groove-forward sound, it’s a great pick-me-up when you want to boost your mood.

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Penthouse – Minute by Minute (CITIZEN xC new commercial song) [Official Audio]

Written specifically as the theme song for the watch brand “CITIZEN xC,” this track will be released digitally in October 2025.

It features a luxurious arrangement that layers strings and brass over a soulful groove.

The impression is both urban and powerful.

In keeping with its tie-in to a watch commercial, the lyrics convey a message about valuing your true self amid the ever-changing flow of time.

Listening to this song may make the everyday, ordinary moments feel just a little more special.

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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.