Latest J-Pop Releases [November 2025]

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Gravity

Released in October 2025 as the theme song for the film “(LOVE SONG).” It’s a love song themed around the pull of love that crosses borders.

In bassist Tomoaki Fukushima’s lyrics, the irremovable loneliness of being apart and the fated bond that draws two people together again and again are poignantly portrayed.

Sonically, a comfortable 8-beat arrangement centered on piano is layered with vocalist Reo Fujii’s soaring voice to build a rich, spacious soundscape.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to rediscover the bond with someone special.

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Vaundy - 'GREAT MAN' / Music Video

Written in 2021 as an inspire song for the NHK Taiga drama “Reach Beyond the Blue Sky,” the track—left unreleased for nearly four years—finally became available for streaming in October 2025.

Inspired by the life of Eiichi Shibusawa, the piece confronts a reality that cannot be satisfied by existing norms or ready-made answers, while singing of the will to keep moving forward nonetheless.

Its stance of accepting one’s imperfect self as is and choosing to live with a smile carries a message that resonates especially in today’s era, when self-denial often prevails.

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wacci “Hitotsubu” Music Video

A ballad that wraps the meaning of tears shed at the moment of parting in the tones of piano and strings.

Written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi and arranged by Hajime Inaba, the single “Hitotsubu,” released in October 2025, explores the end of a romance.

The lyrics are superb, imbuing each individual tear with a different emotion, and the way farewells, memories, a protected future, and a lost everyday life intersect is truly moving.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, this one will hit you hard.

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[Vspo!] Original Song 'DIAMOND in the ROUGH' [#DIAMONDintheROUGH]

This anthem polishes a rough-hewn brilliance through choral power.

Performed by 23 members of the VTuber agency VSPO!, it’s included on the album “DIAMOND in the ROUGH.” The track will be pre-released in October 2025, with the full release in November.

The unison and call-and-response vocals burn with intensity, and the lyrics convey a fearless will to take on challenges and a deep trust in comrades.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to fire themselves up before a big moment, or for those times when you want to raise your voice together with your team.

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Magical Flavor (Official Music Video)

Elf is a comedy duo consisting of Arakawa and Haru.

With a track record that includes finishing as runners-up in THE W, they released a new song in October 2025 as a fresh challenge: “Magical Flavor,” a track created for their self-produced event “Gal FES,” themed around “Gyaru × Comedy × Music.” The lyrics compare one’s self to colorful flavors, embodying the true gyaru mindset.

Paired with a KAWAII-style idol pop sound, it’s irresistibly fun.

It’s a positivity-packed number we hope reaches anyone searching for their true self.

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Ketsumeishi “Wagamono-tachi yo” Lyric Video

The contradictions that become visible as we age, and our immaturity even as adults.

Frankly voicing such life-sized struggles, “Wagamono-tachi yo” is a message song that follows in Ketsumeishi’s tradition of “anthems to life.” Set to a laid-back beat, it carefully portrays the wavering emotions that arise as we juggle work, family, and the choices we make each day.

It’s a song that stays by your side when you’re unsure about everyday decisions and want to recheck your footing.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Hana” (Official Audio)

A digital single written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast in October and November 2025.

It’s a heartwarming number that conveys a dog’s feelings toward its owner from the dog’s perspective.

Lyrics by Hattori and composition by bassist Kenya Takano.

The cover photo features Hattori’s family dog from his childhood home.

With a restrained tempo and simple arrangement, the song expresses a dog’s unconditional trust and gratitude toward its owner, carrying a universality that resonates across generations.

A warm track that dog lovers in particular won’t want to miss.