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Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

What new music will we encounter in the J-pop scene in October 2025? With the arrival of autumn, a wide variety of tracks have landed—from warm melodies perfect for the changing seasons to deeply emotional sounds that tug at the heart.

In this article, we’ll showcase a broad selection of standout releases from October 2025.

Whether you need background music for your commute or relaxation time, or you’re simply searching for fresh discoveries, here are the songs you should be listening to now.

You’re sure to find at least one track that grabs you!

Latest J-Pop releases [October 2025] (1–10)

I Want You BackBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / I Want You Back -Official Audio-

I Want You BackBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST covers a classic by The Jackson 5.

Released ahead of their best-of album BE:ST, which came out in October 2025, this track serves as the lead single.

It employs a hip-hop-inspired approach: recording a live band through the legendary Neve 8068 console, then reconstructing those performances as sampled material.

The dense arrangement—where rap and harmonies fuse with the propulsive energy of the Motown sound—is irresistible.

It’s a landmark number where the timeless groove of the ’60s and ’70s meets a contemporary sensibility.

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Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki

Counting You

Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki

This song, the first collaboration between top artists based in South Korea, is a ballad themed around the heartache of parting and growing apart.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Even If Every Love Comes to an End,” which begins in October 2025, it captivates with a grand sense of scale that mirrors the show’s romantic worldview.

The lyrics, depicting emotions that overflow even when you want to forget and the tightening pain that deepens as distance grows, are truly heart-wrenching.

It’s an emotional number perfect for nights when you can’t help but think back on past loves.

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LynxClariS

Lynx

LynxClariS

Released in October 2025, this track is an ambitious work for ClariS, created under their new three-member lineup.

Produced as a linked partner to the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series, it carries the concept of connecting the past and the present.

Centered on a synth-pop sound, the transparent, intertwining vocals of the three members resonate pleasantly.

Its release coincided with the TV broadcast of the series’ theatrical version, making it a deeply moving song for longtime fans.

Highly recommended for those who want to experience a new starting point for ClariS.

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MonsterDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「Monster」Music Video

MonsterDa-iCE

An aggressive track by Da-iCE where their heavy sound and explosive vocals take center stage.

Released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Monster Strike: Deadverse Reloaded,” this self-produced song features lyrics and composition contributions from members Tetsuya Iwaoka and Hayate Wada.

Its dynamic arrangement fuses a pop melody with hip-hop and electronic beats, perfectly matching the anime’s worldview.

The lyrics, themed around inner ambition and impulse, are sure to resonate with anyone striving to break through their limits.

Be sure to check out this energetic dance number.

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SWISH DATPSYCHIC FEVER

PSYCHIC FEVER – SWISH DAT (Official Music Video)

SWISH DATPSYCHIC FEVER

This track, released digitally by PSYCHIC FEVER in October 2025, showcases the group’s continued growth as a dance and vocal act competing on the world stage.

It was selected as the opening theme for Kamen no Ninja Akakage, a tokusatsu drama produced by TV Asahi and Toei.

While grounded in hip-hop and R&B, the song skillfully weaves in nuances of traditional Japanese instruments.

Its heavy, bass-driven beat interlaces each member’s rap and vocals, exuding a cool, stylish vibe reminiscent of ninjas racing under the moonlight.

Highly recommended for fans of urban music.

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