Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

trajectoryVaundy

trajectory

This work, Vaundy’s first full-fledged orchestral piece, possesses an overwhelming sense of scale that evokes the history of the Earth and the endeavors of humankind.

It carries a message that conjures the flow of time connecting the past to the future, and together with its weighty sound, it resonates deeply with listeners.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS program “World Heritage,” it will be released digitally in November 2025.

The recording at London’s prestigious Abbey Road Studios also became a major talking point.

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Snow Globe / Mosawo. [Music Video]

Released in November 2025, this work is a mid-tempo ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of love—the pain of being unable to confess feelings kept deep inside.

Like snow trapped in a snow globe, the protagonist’s love has nowhere to go, and that image tightens the chest.

The delicate sound woven by piano and strings lets you feel both the chill and the warmth of winter at the same time.

It will especially resonate with anyone nursing a one-sided crush.

Why not take your time and give it a careful listen?

Give me your life.Togenashi Togeari

Give Me Life

Included on the EP “Zenbu wo Sarashite Ikite Yaru,” released on December 17, 2025, this track serves as the ending theme for the theatrical compilation film Girls Band Cry: Part 1 — “Seishun Kyōsōkyoku.” Its lyrics, which lay bare an earnest desire to live alongside someone even while carrying loneliness and pain, may pierce the heart of anyone swaying in uncertainty.

With a dramatic ensemble that unfolds from silence to fierce intensity, it’s an emotional rock tune that sets your heart ablaze.

That girl is evil!Rosu

That girl is evil!

This work, released by singer-songwriter Ross in November 2025, is a song that depicts the lurking terror behind a girl who appears innocent at first glance.

Its gothic-horror-like worldview sends chills down the listener’s spine.

The sultry vocals pair perfectly with the luscious arrangement, leaving a strong impression.

You’ll find yourself unable to escape its thrilling atmosphere.

On nights when you want to immerse yourself in a dark story, give it a careful listen.

Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone

Kiseki No Younakoto

It’s a sweeping ballad that quietly reminds us how precious those ordinary, everyday moments really are.

Written as the theme song for the anime film “Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise,” set to be released in December 2025, this track is performed by Mone Kamishiraishi and was released in November 2025.

The lyrics were penned by Kiyosaku of MONGOL800, and together with a melody by Kazuyo Suzuki, they convey the passing of the baton of life and the sanctity of living.

This work helps us realize that the everyday is itself a miracle.

Why not listen to it carefully on a night when you want to calm your heart?

Scent of a DreamNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Scent of a Dream” Music Video

“Yume no Nioi,” included on the 40th single “Biryani” released in November 2025, is a graduation solo song performed by 3rd-generation member Shiori Kubo.

Its gentle melody and her clear, translucent vocals convey her resolve to leave the group and move forward on a new path.

It also fulfills the words she exchanged with fans around 2017—“A solo song in eight years?”—an episode that alone is enough to stir the heart.

It’s a warm ballad that quietly supports those standing at a crossroads in life.

Goosey-peepyHatsuboshi Gakuen

Goosey-peepy

This electropop track is bursting with fun: toy-box-like chiptune sounds and a thrilling, high-velocity beat.

It’s the second solo song by Yume Hanami, a student of Hatsuboshi Academy from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released for streaming in November 2025.

Her signature innocent, high-energy vocals spark an exciting sense of being whisked away on a near-future adventure.

The upbeat lyrics, which find joy even in the unknown, give you a boost of energy.

It’s a full-power number.