Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

Dead Or AliveGLAY

GLAY / Dead Or Alive

A rock number released in December 2025 as GLAY’s 63rd single.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, the track resounds with a fierce yet weighty sound befitting a grand tale where gods and humanity wager their lives in battle.

TAKURO, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, commented that he created the piece while staying close to a world where winners live and losers fall, and the melody conveys anguish that cannot be resolved by justice alone.

The sound arrangement also captivates with the incorporation of the hard-edged beat sensibilities of Rotterdam techno.

TERU’s powerful vocals ring out triumphantly, making this song every bit worthy of being called an anthem.

NON STOPHANA

HANA / NON STOP -Music Video-

Created as the track to cap off HANA’s debut year, this song is an aggressive dance tune packed with the year’s relentless sprint and a determination to “make dreams come true.” Over a heavy beat infused with hip-hop and trap elements, rapid-fire switches between English and Japanese rap unfold alongside a melodious hook.

The confident vocal performance meshes perfectly with the hard-hitting sound.

It’s a number that gives you strength when you want to charge headlong toward your dreams.

meeting upM!LK

meeting up

This is a support song that stands by you in the lonely battle of entrance exams.

Written specifically for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “Exam Student Support Campaign,” the piece also drew attention because member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.

The “meeting up” in the title carries layered meanings—an appointment with your target destination of your chosen school, and a reunion with your future self.

The warm sound centered on piano and strings, with the five members’ vocals carefully layered, is truly wonderful.

Teens, be sure to give it a listen.

UnveilLuna fīto. Nenne

[Wuthering Waves/Chisaka] Luna – Unveil feat. Nenne

A streaming single by Luna featuring Nenne.

It was written as the image song for Chisaki, a character who appears in the game Wuthering Waves.

The title carries the meaning of “removing the veil,” delicately portraying the character’s hidden inner self and emotions that can’t be shown on the surface.

Luna’s signature sense of speed and crystalline pop sound intertwine with Nenne’s emotive vocals, resulting in a track that resonates deep in the heart.

We recommend it not only to players of Wuthering Waves, but also to anyone looking for emotional music.

BREAK IT DOWNTHE RAMPAGE

THE RAMPAGE / BREAK IT DOWN (MUSIC VIDEO)

The single “BREAK IT DOWN,” released in January 2026, was created as the entrance theme for member Kaisei Takechi’s activities as a professional wrestler.

Written and composed by Hi-yunk and SLAY, the track is a battle anthem that fuses a heavy beat with phrases that ignite fighting spirit.

The music video has also drawn attention for its unprecedented lineup, featuring eight star wrestlers from four different wrestling promotions.

It’s a powerful number you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up.