Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

Take me with you.AKASAKI

Tsuretette – Take Me With You

Released in November 2025, this work is a newly written track created as the theme song for the feature-length animated film “ALL YOU NEED IS KILL,” which portrays a looping battlefield.

Its grand sound arrangement and earnest, pleading vocals deeply connect with the story’s world and are truly moving.

The lyrics carry a message that resonates powerfully—wanting to move forward with someone even while lost in uncertainty.

It’s a dramatic song you’ll want to savor not only when you’re lingering in the afterglow of the film, but also on sentimental nights.

Without youAYANE

AYANE / Without You (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter AYANE, whose down-to-earth songs rooted in hip-hop and R&B have won strong support from many listeners.

Her digital single “Kimi ga Inai to,” released in November 2025, portrays a dependent kind of love where overwhelming feelings for the other person make you lose sight of yourself.

Lyrics that trace the anxiety of time spent apart and the conflict of being unable to end the relationship, paired with a mid-tempo mellow sound, hit you right in the heart.

It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful R&B number you’ll want to play on nights spent struggling with unrequited love.

LinariaChroNoiR

Linaria

ChroNoiR is a unit formed by Kanae and Kuzuha from the VTuber group NIJISANJI.

Released in December 2025, this work is a poignant ballad that portrays an unattainable love from a woman’s perspective.

Set against a beautiful soundscape woven by piano and strings, it sings of feelings that can’t reach the other person and emotions that sway back and forth.

Its delicate world, inspired by the language of flowers, pierces the heart thanks to the duo’s richly expressive vocals.

As the cold deepens, it carries a warmth that gently keeps you company on those nights when you long for someone’s touch.

Unknown Degree (feat. Runrun)DYES IWASAKI

[MV] DYES IWASAKI × Runrun – Unknown Degree

This track is a collaboration between DYES IWASAKI—who is also active as a trackmaker for FAKE TYPE.—and Lunlun, a VTuber from NIJISANJI.

The swing-infused track, where a lively beat intertwines with the sound of saxophone, has a feel-good groove that naturally sets your body in motion just by listening.

The lyrics, which follow the heart while carrying anxieties about an uncertain future, resonate deeply.

Give it a careful listen when you’re unsure of which path to take or on nights when you need a little courage.

UnderdogEVE

Underdog – Eve Music Video

This track captures a heart wavering between the fiction and reality of the social media era, carried by razor-sharp synths and tight beats.

It’s a single released in November 2025 by Eve, a singer-songwriter who commands massive support from the online scene.

Delving deep into his own inner world, the song delivers a message to everyone living today: when you’re struggling to accept yourself, you don’t have to force yourself to be strong.

Playful touches—like a hidden nod to the timbre of his signature song “Dramaturgy” in the intro—add to its charm.

Be sure to check out the high-quality animated music video as well!

MAKE IT, BREAK ITFLOW GLOW

MAKE IT, BREAK IT

Break the status quo—or break yourself.

This is a fierce dance track that surges forward with a razor’s-edge intensity.

It’s a song by the five-member unit FLOW GLOW, released in November 2025.

The ambition to escape a dull everyday life and seize the center of the stage with friends is vividly conveyed through the five members’ distinctive raps and vocals.

The heartbeat-raising beat makes it perfect for moments when you need to fire yourself up.

Give it a listen when everything’s on the line.

Pissed Off -another story- feat. Koma Takanashi (CV: Manaka Iwami)HONEY WORKS

Pisses Me Off -another story- feat. Koma Takanashi (CV: Manaka Iwami) / HoneyWorks

A digital single released in November 2025.

Created as an alternate story to the original track “Mukatsuku,” this piece is told from the perspective of Koma Takanashi, voiced by Manaka Iwami.

While struggling with her role as the heroine’s friend, her growing jealousy and possessiveness toward the person she loves are portrayed with aching poignancy.

Set to an up-tempo band sound, the down-to-earth inner conflict should resonate with many who feel inferior to their romantic rivals.

A bittersweet yet forward-looking youth anthem.