Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

Biri Biri feat. JESSENovel Core

Novel Core / Bilibili feat. JESSE (RIZE / The BONEZ) -Music Video-

An overwhelmingly powerful crossover tune where rock and hip-hop collide head-on.

In this track, Novel Core features JESSE, known as the frontman of RIZE and The BONEZ.

Over warped guitar riffs and razor-sharp beats, the energies of these two artists—different in both generation and genre—ignite sparks.

The lyrics, embodying the resolve to fight across scenes and a rock spirit that charges forward without fearing change, confront you with an attitude that turns even chaos into strength.

If you’re craving raw, impulsive intensity, don’t miss it.

pickleskocchi no kento

Pickles / Kocchi no Kento MV

It’s an uplifting song that vividly portrays the feelings of young people at work.

Written as a tie-in for McDonald’s Japan, the track carefully captures the anxiety and nerves of a first job, as well as the process of gradually finding your footing.

It carries the message that youth isn’t only about school events or romance—those hours spent mastering the speed of dishwashing at a part-time job are just as much a part of youth, a sentiment said to be drawn from the artist’s own experience.

The lyrics, set to a lively pop sound, never feel preachy; they gently affirm moving forward even while you’re still unsteady.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone feeling nervous as they head into a new chapter of life.

PlaysicYorushika

Play Sick

Many of you might have been curious after hearing it in Daihatsu’s TV commercial in the summer of 2025.

Released for streaming by Yorushika in December 2025, this track blends a light, band-driven sound with a hint of languor and melancholy.

It’s included on the digital album “Second Person,” released in March 2026.

The song captures a desire to head out somewhere, to hit the town, while casting a sidelong glance at the melancholy woven into everyday life.

It’s perfect as driving BGM.

SophieAve Mujica

Ave Mujica – Sophie (Official Music Video)

Ave Mujica is a girls’ band that stands out with a gothic aesthetic.

This track from their third single, “’S/’ The Way / Sophie,” released in December 2025, captivates with a lyrical world so deep that new interpretations emerge with every listen.

Layering motifs like celestial motions and fate, it evokes a ritualistic grandeur and an almost suffocating sense of ecstasy.

While rooted in heavy metal, the sound carries symphonic shadings that leave a strong impression.

Immerse yourself in this mysterious musical experience!

Bullying LoversFukase

Fukase「Bullying Lovers」

This is a track released in December 2025 under the solo name of Fukase, known as the vocalist of SEKAI NO OWARI.

It is the second single released ahead of the album “Circusm.” Centered on the themes of aggression and anonymous violence in online spaces, the song sharply captures the darker side of contemporary society.

The track was produced by Shintaro Yasuda, a Grammy-nominated creator, resulting in a heavy sound cloaked in an industrial texture throughout.

Its metallic, cold beats seize your ears and don’t let go—there’s an overwhelming presence to it.

Let the searing message hit you.

Odoru Pompoko RinAdo

Odoru Ponpokorin

Ado has covered the opening theme of the beloved national anime Chibi Maruko-chan! While preserving the original’s festival-like fun, it’s been turned into a modern pop tune.

Ado’s versatile vocals match the comedic world perfectly, and just listening to it makes you feel excited! Experience the new charm of this timeless song loved across generations!

OTAKEBIGRe4N BOYZ

GRe4N BOYZ / OTAKEBI feat. &TEAM

Written as the official theme song for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025–26 season, “OTAKEBI” features the global group &TEAM and was released digitally in December 2025.

Its powerful, arena-shaking beat and irresistible sing-along sections ignite a fighting spirit.

In October 2025, a campaign invited fans to contribute their voices to the track, so you can feel the collective energy everyone created when you listen.

It’s perfect not only before watching a game, but also whenever you want to motivate yourself to take on a challenge.