Latest J-Pop Releases [November 2025]

memeSuda Keina

Keina Suda – Meme (Music Video)

An up-tempo track themed around “memes,” behavioral patterns that spread from person to person, portraying the somewhat hollow human relationships of today.

Released digitally in November 2025 by Kenshi Sudakeina, who has been crafting a unique world as a singer-songwriter, the piece packs an addictive beat and wry, ironic lyrics into a short runtime of about two and a half minutes, leaving a piercing sensation with every listen.

The music video by longtime collaborator Avogado6 has also garnered attention.

It’s a song I especially want those who’ve realized their own tendency to perform a self tailored to others’ expectations—and the fragility that entails—to hear.

Love-Sicknesstakane no nadeshiko

[Dance Performance Video] Byoumei Koiwazurai / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

Takane no Nadeshiko is an idol group produced by the creator unit HoneyWorks.

This track, included on their first album releasing December 17, 2025, is a cover of a classic long beloved in the Vocaloid scene.

Its lyrics liken the pangs of unrequited love to an illness—so overwhelming it feels like you might fall sick—tightening listeners’ hearts with a bittersweet squeeze.

It’s a bright, poppy tune that gives a gentle push to anyone feeling timid about love.

LAST NOTEWashio Reina

Reina Washio “LAST NOTE” (Studio Live Session)

It’s a song that lets you sink into a quiet, profound afterglow, like watching the end credits of a film.

This piece closes out Reina Washio’s mini-album “freivor,” released in November 2025.

As the final installment of a trilogy themed around perfume, it delicately portrays the feeling of not forcibly erasing past loves or painful memories, but gently accepting them—like a scent that lingers on the skin.

Telling yourself “I’m okay now” as you try to face forward and walk on alone—that image is truly moving.

Why not give it a listen on a quiet night when you want to spend time with yourself?

What is purity?Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'What Is Purity?' Music Video

This song from the 40th single features a member who had consistently been selected for the main lineup participating for the first time as an under member and serving as center.

The work portrays emotions wavering between “staying true” and “protecting oneself to avoid getting hurt,” carefully capturing moments in which one is forced, through love, to confront one’s own weakness and smallness.

Released on streaming platforms ahead of its CD release in November 2025, the piece is notable for its lyrical melody and an evocative ensemble centered on strings and piano.

stay by my sideFLOW GLOW

FLOW GLOW / stay by my side【Official Music Video】

The fifth digital single released by the hip-hop unit FLOW GLOW in November 2025.

Created to mark their first anniversary, it’s an anniversary song with all five members contributing to the lyrics.

Set to a chill hip-hop sound, it expresses the genuine feelings they had at the time of their debut, looking back on when they tried to act bigger than they were, while conveying gratitude to their fans and friends.

It’s filled with the desire to keep walking forward together.

A track whose honest, warm message resonates with the heart.

Super LunaIS:SUE

Super Luna

The advance release “Super Luna” from the 4th single “PHASE” is a hybrid dance-pop track that blends Jersey club and drum’n’bass on a retro-pop foundation.

Imbued with a message of freeing your heart on the night when the moon shines brightest, the song paints a dreamy tale of accepting your imperfections and moving forward.

It’s a gentle number that keeps you company on nights filled with doubt and anxiety.

Just Say YesJO1

JO1 | ‘Just Say Yes’ Track Video

It’s a love song included on their 10th single, “Handz In My Pocket,” released in October 2025.

It portrays the wavering emotions of modern love as they play out through messaging apps and social media.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who keeps a close eye on read receipts and the subtle changes in the other person’s behavior, not wanting to miss a thing.

The warm sound layered with the members’ gentle vocals is so soothing, too.

Give it a listen when you want to savor that fluffy feeling unique to the start of a romance.