Latest J-Pop Releases [November 2025]

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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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Hey! Say! JUMP – “Melory” [Official Music Video]

A nostalgic, bittersweet sound that hits you right in the heart! Featured as the lead track on the album “S say,” released in November 2025.

You’ll get swept away by the groovy bassline crafted by MINA of East Of Eden.

The lyrics, themed around that “meloi” emotional vibe, pop-fully portray slightly tangled attachment and memories, leaving you with a sweet, aching feeling.

It’s an addictive dance track perfect for those nights when an old romance suddenly comes back to mind.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Angina / Kyoshinsho [Audio]

This work, which has garnered major attention for its inclusion on the tribute album “Dear Jubilee -RADWIMPS TRIBUTE-,” created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of RADWIMPS’ major-label debut.

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GREEN APPLE have brilliantly infused the song with their own colors while preserving the original’s distinctive tension and anguished cry toward the world.

The delicate soundscape woven by piano and strings, combined with Motoki Omori’s vocals that hurl raw emotion, tightens the listener’s chest.

It’s a track you’ll want to put on during nights when inescapable anxiety and loneliness come crashing in.

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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.

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Winter Magic – Aogumo

A pop number that turns winter’s chill into an ally of love, leaving you with a sweet-and-sour feeling.

Singer-songwriter Aogumo released it in November 2025.

The endearing lyrics—about using the freezing season as an excuse to get closer to someone you like—pair perfectly with her clear, airy vocals and make your heart skip a beat.

Her previous work, “We Don’t Have a Title Yet,” drew major buzz mainly on social media, and here again her down-to-earth word choice shines.

You’ll likely be moved by the protagonist, who struggles with the frustration of not being able to express her feelings honestly, yet ultimately musters the courage to do so.

Give it a listen this winter.