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Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

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] (41–50)

Protect the Lightsupittsu

Released in October 2025 as a digital single—the first in about two and a half years—it serves as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3.

Masamune Kusano commented, “While it’s a work whose comical and cute depictions are fun, I wanted the song to face the sorrow that flows at the root of the story rather than run from it,” and true to his words, the sound beautifully captures a world where poignancy and hope intersect.

The rich arrangement, co-produced with Seiji Kameda, is also a highlight, with horn sections and organ adding vivid color.

It gently gives a push to the courage to protect what matters most.

Enchanting VanillaSebunsu Bega

Seventh Vega “Enchanting Vanilla” Music Video
Enchanting VanillaSebunsu Bega

This is the lead track from Seventh Vega, a four-piece city rock band from Tokyo, released on their first full-length album PRINCESS in October 2025.

The lyrics are striking, layering the sweet, precarious temptations of love with the scent of vanilla.

A funky sound and catchy melodies coexist with an urban atmosphere.

The groove is so good you’ll find yourself keeping time with your body.

Highly recommended when you want to bask in the sweet, bittersweet memories of love.

Blue MagicChōkyūmei

“Blue Magic” Music Video / ChoQ-May
Blue MagicChōkyūmei

The four-piece band Chokyuumei released “Blue Magic” in October 2025, which serves as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.

It’s a song woven by Rei around the theme of love that stays close to one’s struggles and loneliness.

Distinctive violin phrases are intricately interlaced, and over its dynamic sonic landscape, the small moments of everyday life overlap and grow into a story—that process is what the song portrays.

Its emotional sound, where sorrow and hope intersect, may resonate deeply when you look back on time spent with someone dear.

Latest episodewanuka

Latest Episode / Wanuka [Music Video]
Latest episodewanuka

This song portrays the unique embarrassment and courage of adolescent love with true-to-life emotions.

It serves as the ending theme for the TV anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” and it perfectly marries Wanuka’s distinctive word choice with the sound arrangement crafted together with Hyakkai Outo.

The lyrics delicately express the feelings of being unable to be honest precisely because you care about the other person, and they’re sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released in October 2025, this fresh and vibrant anime song is one you should definitely check out.

Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL

A collaboration between a titan of the anison world and the trailblazers of kawaii metal.

It’s the opening theme for the third season of the anime One-Punch Man, which aired from October 2025.

Written and composed by Hironobu Kageyama, the song powerfully captures the spirit of a hero who never knows satisfaction and keeps fighting on.

Fusing JAM Project’s hot-blooded anison flair with BABYMETAL’s metal idol melodies, it boldly transcends genre boundaries.

When you need the courage to face hardships, give this track a listen.

Wanna beteddyloid

Producer TeddyLoid, known for electronic music and his work on anime and game soundtracks, has created this ambitious new track as the opening theme for the TV anime “Tōjima Tanzaburō Wants to Be Kamen Rider,” airing from October 2025.

Featuring Shigeru Matsuzaki and TOPHAMHAT-KYO, the song pairs a powerful four-on-the-floor beat—channeling the fervor of a hero-struck protagonist—with razor-sharp synth leads.

In the chorus, Matsuzaki’s soaring high notes explode, sonically amplifying the series’ central theme of transformation.

A must-listen for fans of hero stories!

8UP (feat. Yvng Patra)¥ellow bucks

¥ellow Bucks – 8UP (feat. Yvng Patra) [Official Video]
8UP (feat. Yvng Patra)¥ellow bucks

Rapper ¥ellow Bucks, based in Nagoya.

His October 2025 collaborative track “8UP” with Yvng Patra is a number that grabs the ear with a trap sound woven from heavy bass and razor-sharp hi-hats.

Its hungry message—pushing the scene forward while staying connected to the next generation—stokes the listener’s fighting spirit.

It’s a hip-hop tune you’ll want to play when you’re looking to fire yourself up.