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!
Playlist
| Latest J-Pop Releases [October 2025] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Moon-viewing ReverieAile The Shota | play_arrow | A heartfelt love song that nestles close to the moonlight |
| 2 | Recipetimelesz | play_arrow | Theme song for a TV drama, singing about everyday happiness |
| 3 | A personal matterkocchi no kento | play_arrow | Depicting the struggle with oneself who cannot be straight (honest) |
| 4 | It’s hard to believe at first.natori | play_arrow | A stylish rock that portrays adolescent emotions |
| 5 | the extinguished flameTogenashi Togeari | play_arrow | The moving song by the spinyless spiny ant |
| 6 | Reaching for Your LightIwatatakanori | play_arrow | Entertainer Iwata’s song of passionate love |
| 7 | Hikari TowaORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Hope and Bonds in Life as Portrayed by Movie Theme Songs |
| 8 | Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari | play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari to perform the theme song for 'Kingdom' |
| 9 | if you comeAqua Timez | play_arrow | A message song of hope that faces adversity |
| 10 | Present PerfectBAND-MAID | play_arrow | BAND-MAID’s blazing rock track and the will to move forward |
| 11 | I Want You BackBE:FIRST | play_arrow | BE:FIRST covers the classic hit by The Jackson 5 |
| 12 | SWISH DATPSYCHIC FEVER | play_arrow | PSYCHIC FEVER's theme song for a tokusatsu drama |
| 13 | speech and writingRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings feelings beyond words |
| 14 | Dreamer’s HighROF-MAO | play_arrow | A song of determination and courage from four people who keep chasing their dreams |
| 15 | Venus beltaimyon | play_arrow | A song that sings about Aimyon’s bittersweet feelings of love |
| 16 | next toMarushii | play_arrow | A love song that captures the essence of love and resonates with Gen Z |
| 17 | Charonrokudenashi | play_arrow | A soul-stirring song themed around the ferryman of the underworld |
| 18 | Loo% Who%Rin to shite Shigure | play_arrow | Ling Tosite Sigure’s EP “Lost God of SASORI” |
| 19 | Promise with the SkyHatsuboshi Gakuen | play_arrow | New song by Chisato Kuramoto from Gakuen Idolmaster |
| 20 | roarTomonari Sora | play_arrow | NHK anime ending theme, expressing a strong heart |
| 21 | My AnswerRyokushokushakai | play_arrow | A song that portrays the hearts of modern people struggling with life’s choices |
| 22 | First kissrikon densetsu | play_arrow | Honda's new commercial song, a track that evokes bittersweet memories |
| 23 | Shibuya hariappa!BUCK∞TICK | play_arrow | The 44th single, infused with the new regime’s challenge |
| 24 | It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks | play_arrow | CHiCO’s youth theme expresses the feelings of first love. |
| 25 | Connect -season 03-ClariS | play_arrow | A new charm of the masterpiece by ClariS |
| 26 | What is happiness?Chiba Yūki | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that questions the essence of happiness |
| 27 | Spurt syndromer10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET’s Uma Musume theme song expresses a fiery challenge through music. |
| 28 | Until You Die OutFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas | play_arrow | A band from Kobe releases an anime theme song for streaming. |
| 29 | AmadeusGalileo Galilei | play_arrow | An epic musical work that depicts the emotions of youth |
| 30 | Our SongHi-STANDARD | play_arrow | Hi-STANDARD's Restart and New Challenges |
| 31 | PlatformUru | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the essence of “love” in an anime theme song |
| 32 | You’re a pioneer too.monoburaito | play_arrow | An inspiring, passionate anthem of soccer youth rock |
| 33 | f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai | play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds |
| 34 | Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya connects past and present with an autumn song using AI |
| 35 | LynxClariS | play_arrow | An ambitious new track arrives under ClariS’s revamped lineup |
| 36 | MonsterDa-iCE | play_arrow | Da-iCE’s intense song for an anime tie-in |
| 37 | Disco BabyTravis Japan | play_arrow | A J-pop dance track brimming with disco vibes |
| 38 | Hymn to Lifetuki. | play_arrow | An anthem cheering on young people facing the hardships of life |
| 39 | Magical Syndromeyama | play_arrow | Chiikawa collaboration song, magical worldview |
| 40 | The wintry wind does not cry.Sakurazaka46 | play_arrow | A poignant song that overcomes cold winds and loneliness |
| 41 | Steal The Showtimelesz | play_arrow | A passionate cheer song for Japan’s national basketball team |
| 42 | Irodori Stepruuto | play_arrow | A positive message from a cheer song for kids |
| 43 | Protect the Lightsupittsu | play_arrow | Anime OP theme, a song of heartache and hope |
| 44 | Enchanting VanillaSebunsu Bega | play_arrow | The debut album track depicting Seventh Vega's love |
| 45 | Blue MagicChōkyūmei | play_arrow | The band’s blue magic depicts hope and bittersweetness. |
| 46 | Latest episodewanuka | play_arrow | Adolescent love: a song of delicate feelings and courage |
| 47 | Get No Satisfied !JAM Project feat.BABYMETAL | play_arrow | Opening song fusing the anisong world and metal |
| 48 | Wanna beteddyloid | play_arrow | Anime theme song: legendary artist delivers a passionate performance |
| 49 | 8UP (feat. Yvng Patra)¥ellow bucks | play_arrow | A breathtaking collaboration track by a Nagoya-born rapper |
| 50 | two peopleOguri Kyappu (CV: Takayanagi Tomoyo) Tamamo Kurosu (CV: Oozora Naomi) | play_arrow | Introduction to an emotional duet song from Uma Musume |
| 51 | number; turn; order; editionkaranoa | play_arrow | Ending theme of the anime “Gachiakuta,” experimental sound |
| 52 | one’s true feelingsyangusukinii | play_arrow | A poignant tale of infatuation and acceptance |
| 53 | aliveMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | A gentle song that gazes upon the source of life |
| 54 | Mad PulseMADKID | play_arrow | MADKID's powerful cheering song |
| 55 | Beneath the Disguise feat. Kobo Kannaeru, Kasane Teto, Giga & TeddyLoidMAISONdes | play_arrow | Electronic music of suspicion by a VTuber and Kasane Teto |
| 56 | Let’s eat (a meal)!MEGA SHINNOSUKE | play_arrow | Mega Shinnosuke, a genreless musician |
| 57 | GlideMyuk | play_arrow | A song of hope to overcome everyday anxieties |
| 58 | VISIONSNAQT VANE | play_arrow | Theme song of Kamen Rider Zets: depicting the courage to take on challenges |
| 59 | PrologueNornis | play_arrow | Theme song of the Nijisanji VTuber unit |
| 60 | World’s End GirlfriendRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS’ masterpiece that colors the memories of love |
| 61 | I was totally shocked.ROF-MAO | play_arrow | A cheer song that helps ROF-MAO face forward |
| 62 | BOOSTSnow Man | play_arrow | Snow Man’s massively heavy-bass challenge track |
| 63 | flashVESPERBELL | play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Assassin,” with a powerful message |
| 64 | VIBES×VIBESWienners | play_arrow | Fiery rock of TV Asahi’s Super Sentai songs |
| 65 | Heartbeat of the Starskohanaramu | play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of youth and budding love through a clear, translucent melody. |
| 66 | Paranoid RendezvousGen’in wa jibun ni aru. | play_arrow | A song depicting the masks and loneliness of a social media-driven society |
| 67 | Mirror feat. Kosuke Saitoieiri reo | play_arrow | Theme song duet by Leo Ieiri and Kousuke Saito |
| 68 | Scent of LoveOkamura Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Okamura's latest single, Song of Love |
| 69 | Raise your level and beat it with raw physical power.Kishida Kyoudan & THE Myoujou Rockets | play_arrow | Anime theme song, powerful hard rock |
| 70 | New OrderTokoyami Towa | play_arrow | Towa-san’s powerful song of self-affirmation |
| 71 | ActorIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Lilas Ikuta’s SPY×FAMILY Season 3 ending theme |
| 72 | DARK MOONMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya releases a new album track for streaming |
| 73 | Underworld Halloween Night!Shirakami Fubuki | play_arrow | Shirakami Fubuki song set on a Halloween stage |
| 74 | I Need U BackFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s song of comeback and self-healing |
| 75 | Medical Record No. 2222kyururin tte shite mite | play_arrow | A fairy-tale dark love song with astonishing expressiveness |
| 76 | Uncontrollablesatomi | play_arrow | Aggressive rock by Satomi from Sutopuri |
| 77 | Nigi-Nigi Nijitaun!nijisanji | play_arrow | Smiles with a cute animal character song |
| 78 | I love youSuiyōbi no Campanella | play_arrow | A song that likens the course of love to mahjong hands |
| 79 | Soshina’s Themesoshina | play_arrow | Soshina’s personal theme song, a powerful rock track |
| 80 | DARE!?Takaneru Rui | play_arrow | A song depicting VTuber Lui Takane’s inner struggles |
| 81 | Counting YouBoA & Tohoshinki | play_arrow | A poignant love ballad by a Korean artist |
| 82 | maybeReiko | play_arrow | Let's walk together, facing forward toward the future. |
| 83 | Mischievous AngelSnow Man | play_arrow | The theme song that sings of Hikaru Iwamoto’s conflict between love and work |
| 84 | dumpling(s)TOMOO | play_arrow | A soothing track that portrays human relationships through the metaphor of gyoza (dumplings) |
| 85 | The Dog and the Stupid Catsekando bakka | play_arrow | A moving, catchy song from a social media-born band |
| 86 | CRAZZZYAooo | play_arrow | Rock infused with a cry to the world and an absurd love |
| 87 | Stare In WonderBE:FIRST | play_arrow | A dance tune that portrays growth and challenge |
| 88 | Flower of the battlefieldCHiCO with HoneyWorks | play_arrow | A passionate rock song that embodies a soul challenging adversity |
| 89 | Pluralistic Theory of HappinessCUTIE STREET | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by the idol group CUTIE STREET |
| 90 | riceDISH// | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of everyday happiness |
| 91 | POP LIFEFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | Anime theme song depicting the small joys of everyday life |
| 92 | Chaotic Wacha Life!FRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan’s new theme: a free and fun world |
| 93 | Shall we stay together?HOKUTO | play_arrow | Anime theme song sung by Hokuto Yoshino, in harmony with nature |
| 94 | Minute by MinutePenthouse | play_arrow | An urban song that values time and oneself |
| 95 | As a person (AA1)SUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | Acoustic streaming of songs from the album '27' in 2025 |
| 96 | MoonTRACK15 | play_arrow | A rock ballad that paints the warmth of the seasons |
| 97 | Before I forgetVaundy | play_arrow | A poignant song that overlays memories with the cityscape |
| 98 | ACTIONeill | play_arrow | eill’s ‘Togen Anki’ ending theme features a powerful vocal performance. |
| 99 | Better OffiScream | play_arrow | A contemporary electropop track |
| 100 | LollipopmiComet | play_arrow | miComet’s debut single is bursting with a sense of speed. |
| 101 | Adult Chick Childrenyama | play_arrow | An anime theme song that portrays growing pains and the search for adulthood |
| 102 | cream sodaoishikuru meronpan | play_arrow | Melon Pan 10th Anniversary, a song of bittersweet memories |
| 103 | 3% and me.riria. | play_arrow | A popular young singer releases a soothing track |
| 104 | Laughing and falling downHanbaato Hanbaato | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by a husband-and-wife duo that resonates with the heart |
| 105 | monstermakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | The theme song of the film “To Eat the Fire-Eating Bird” |
| 106 | RomanceMarushii | play_arrow | Marcy’s bittersweet unrequited love song |
| 107 | IDOLICNakajima Kento | play_arrow | Kento Nakajima’s 2nd single “Hyper Sexy” is captivating. |
| 108 | Offering (sacrificial victim) -nie-Yoshino | play_arrow | TV anime theme song expressing feelings of loneliness and obsession |
| 109 | Eenie Meenie Lost ChildŌgami Mio | play_arrow | The soul-stirring theme song of VTuber Ookami Mio |
| 110 | MafiosaInugami Korone | play_arrow | Inugami Korone drops an aggressive-sounding new track |
| 111 | Gimimokuzunoha | play_arrow | Kuzuha’s dark electronic music, a song of self-liberation |
| 112 | Amidakuji (Japanese lottery method)chōgakusei | play_arrow | A powerful rock song that portrays fate and justice |
| 113 | Queens=LOVE | play_arrow | =LOVE’s new song expresses the will for freedom |
| 114 | Final scene.eill | play_arrow | Overcoming the pain of parting, eill is richly expressive |
| 115 | Unhappy birthday constructionSakurazaka46 | play_arrow | Sing about the loneliness and struggles of a birthday |
| 116 | nomaneRime | play_arrow | A fleeting invincibility that cuts through anxiety |
| 117 | The Story of the Wind and MeAdo | play_arrow | A film theme song that Hiroji Miyamoto gifts to Ado |
| 118 | Like GravityBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | A song of two people from different worlds, bound by a tie like gravity |
| 119 | Convergent RaysUnlucky Morpheus | play_arrow | The overwhelming sense of speed in symphonic metal |
| 120 | Your MonsterVOLTACTION | play_arrow | Halloween love dance track, true feelings unleashed |
| 121 | rosehip teaYuika | play_arrow | A drama theme song that refreshingly portrays feelings of love |
| 122 | In Love Dancingmeteora | play_arrow | Thrumming with excitement, singing of the exhilaration of love |
| 123 | universal gravitationFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | An anthem of support that portrays urban loneliness and the connections between people |
| 124 | Carrying nostalgic oldiesAKASAKI | play_arrow | A nostalgic song that depicts memories of youth |
| 125 | PastoralAimer | play_arrow | TV anime theme song depicting nature and bonds |
| 126 | IBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | TV anime ending theme, Song of Hope |
| 127 | FLASH BACK!!!!!!!!Chevon | play_arrow | The pain of flashbacks and the will to move forward |
| 128 | Color of loveCrimson Crat Clan | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by a male idol |
| 129 | Happy Yummy Lucky YummyGANG PARADE | play_arrow | Feeling positive with an anime opening theme |
| 130 | My BodyHANA | play_arrow | A powerful song that cherishes being true to oneself |
| 131 | GHOSTHey! Say! JUMP | play_arrow | GHOST, a stylish late-night song |
| 132 | TRUE LOVESnow Man | play_arrow | Singing about everyday happiness and love in classic J-pop |
| 133 | i love youchanmina | play_arrow | Chanmina’s love song, expressing vulnerability |
| 134 | FanfareTamaki Kōji | play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s cheer song, a theme song depicting life |
| 135 | 1991Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s 1991, a masterpiece that portrays emotions |
| 136 | Quivering with sweet sighsYoshii Kazuya | play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Yoshi mesmerizes with a mature love song |
| 137 | BABYLEX | play_arrow | A track with a club beat and captivating lyrics |
| 138 | on stageYOASOBI | play_arrow | A story of life and theater set in Shibuya resonates with the heart. |
| 139 | Ash[Alexandros] | play_arrow | The demon-like anime opening theme by [Alexandros] is powerful and grand. |
| 140 | THE REVOPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | The final chapter’s passionate song, a tale of transformation and hope |
| 141 | JAMFRUITS ZIPPER | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by FRUITS ZIPPER that's trending on TikTok |
| 142 | Handz In My PocketJO1 | play_arrow | A powerful dance track that portrays confidence and potential |
| 143 | Like a FlowerLANA | play_arrow | A song about the resolve to live strong and beautiful like a flower. |
| 144 | GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A song that positively navigates the ups and downs of life |
| 145 | Alter egoSakurazaka46 | play_arrow | A love song that depicts another version of myself |
| 146 | Komorebi Mezzo-forte=LOVE | play_arrow | A song that sings of gentle autumn love |


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