Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025]

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.

Latest episodewanuka

Latest Episode / Wanuka [Music Video]

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.

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.

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.

ActorIkuta Rira

Actor

Released digitally in October 2025, this is the ending theme for season 3 of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY, performed by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of YOASOBI.

Colored by a warm jazz sound, the song gently portrays the roles we play in everyday life and the true feelings hidden behind them.

Its lyrics, which sing of the warmth of hands that connect beyond titles and positions, quietly accompany the Forger family’s story.

A comfortable pop tune that shines with Lila Ikuta’s own artistry.

FanfareTamaki Kōji

Fanfare

Koji Tamaki’s song “Fanfare” will be released for digital distribution in October 2025 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Royal Family.” It is said to have been created by overlaying his childhood memories in snowy Hokkaido with the image of a small horse growing up, reflecting his own life.

Rather than being about winning or losing, it’s an anthem that cheers on those who move forward as their true selves.

Even if you’re hurt, if you’re trying to live for what matters, this song is sure to be a reassuring companion.

Underworld Halloween Night!Shirakami Fubuki

Underworld Halloween Night!

An exhilarating dance number set against the backdrop of Halloween and the Underworld.

Created by Hololive VTuber Shirakami Fubuki in October 2025, it was first unveiled during a 3D live performance celebrating her birthday.

The piece centers on a fantastical world—the Underworld deep beneath the Fubukingdom—and is sprinkled with enigmatic motifs like costumes and a forbidden box.

It’s a quintessentially Halloween electro-swing that blends thrills and fun in perfect harmony!