Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

U MINEINI

INI｜’U MINE’ Performance Video

Included on the single “THE WINTER MAGIC,” released in November 2025, this track also drew attention for featuring member Fengfan Xu’s participation in the lyrics.

Its lyrics interweave the crisp, transparent feeling of winter with devoted love, reminding you of the warm emotions you hold for someone special.

With high tones and an exhilarating sound that resonate in your ears and your heart, it’s a pop tune perfect for winter listening.

Peach Pit and CyanideMili

Mili – Peach Pit and Cyanide

You’ll be instantly drawn into a world where luscious melodies collide with lyrics that feel laced with poison! Created by the music collective Mili, this track was released as a digital single in November 2025.

Written specifically for the rhythm game osu!’s world tournament, the osu! World Cup 2025, it’s a thrilling fusion of classical elements and intense rock sound.

The lyrics, using a peach pit and the toxin within its kernel as motifs, depict warped affection and an inescapable partnership in crime, emanating a perilous allure that sends chills down your spine the more you listen.

It’s an irresistible pick for anyone craving a jolt of excitement in their everyday life.

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Number_i – LAVALAVA (Official Visualizer)

A track included on No.Ⅱ (Deluxe), released on December 1, 2025.

Reuniting with the production team behind the debut single GOAT, this song pairs a fast-paced, driving beat with sweet vocals—a perfect drive tune.

Set inside the intimate space of a car speeding down the highway at night, it captures the unmistakable warmth of someone special sitting beside you.

While portraying the realities of urban life, it creates a romantic atmosphere.

It’s top-tier J-POP that blends edge and sweetness—something you’ll want to play during moments with your lover.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Sanitizer [Official Video]

A medium-tempo rock number released digitally by Official HIGE DANDism in December 2025.

Set over a piano-centered ensemble, it portrays an equal relationship between “me” and “you.” Rather than relying on someone one-sidedly, it expresses the desire to overcome hardships through one’s own strength and stand proudly beside a loved one.

Its worldview, which cleanses emotional residue and encourages a brave first step forward, is a major draw.

It’s a song recommended for moments when you want to reexamine the sense of distance in your relationships.

What If StoryTani Yuuki

What If Story – Tani Yuuki [MV] (TV Anime 'Doraemon' Ending Theme)

Featured as the ending theme for the TV anime Doraemon starting in October 2025 and released as a single in November, this song stands out with its warm arrangement woven by piano and guitar.

Its lyrics, which encourage embracing even confusion and stagnation with a positive outlook, gently give you a push when you feel like stopping in the midst of daily life.

A positive tune that affirms you.

Welcome To Our Show TonightTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘Welcome To Our Show Tonight’ Music Video

“Welcome To Our Show Tonight,” included on the album ‘’s travelers’ released in December 2025, is a glamorous swing-jazz number reminiscent of a 1950s theater.

Riding on an exhilarating sound, it delivers a message to set down your daily burdens and enjoy the moment.

The lyrics convey an upbeat belief that smiles can make dreams come true and words that hint at the beginning of a new chapter in history, giving listeners a powerful push forward.

Perfect for when you want to lift your spirits!

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[Official] Uru “Ai”

Singer-songwriter Uru, who continues to captivate many listeners with her mysterious presence and embracing voice.

Released in November 2025, her 16th single “Platform” includes this track as a B-side, whose acoustic resonance and use of space create an ensemble that sinks deep into the heart.

The lyrics, which find love beyond anxiety and loneliness, will resonate with anyone who knows their own fragility.

It’s a gem of a ballad, with a tender, comforting vocal that gently seeps in.