Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

4 SEASONSXG

XG – 4 SEASONS (Official Music Video)

A work whose gentle acoustic sound resonates in the heart, as if melting into the clear winter air.

Created by the globally active XG, this track was released digitally in December 2025 as a lead single from their first full album, “THE CORE,” set for release in January 2026.

It’s a ballad sung by CHISA, HINATA, and JURIA, with lyrics that layer unspoken emotions onto the shifting of the seasons—both bittersweet and warm.

Their delicate vocals bring a soothing comfort that spreads slowly, like warmth seeping into a chilled body.

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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Official Audio]

Selected as the theme song for NHK’s winter sports coverage, this work is striking for its band sound that blends intensity with warmth and for Iyori Shimizu’s straightforward vocals.

The lyrics, which depict an inner flame that refuses to be extinguished, resonate deeply not only with athletes taking on their events, but with everyone who strives to meet challenges in daily life.

It’s a powerful track that melts the winter chill and gives you a push when you feel like giving up.

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[MV] Melomera / iLiFE!

iLiFE!, whose concept is “An idol life we create together, you and I,” has been winning strong support among Gen Z with their catchy tracks.

Released in December 2025, this song was dropped to coincide with their winter nationwide tour, JAPANLiFE! 2025.

Brimming with energy that instantly sweeps listeners into a whirl of excitement, it expresses budding romance in passionate words.

Packed with enough power to blow away the winter chill, this is a highly recommended pick when you want to lift your spirits.

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m-flo / “You Got This” Official Music Video

m-flo is a group that fuses a wide range of genres and constantly pursues innovative sounds.

“You Got This,” their first track in about seven years created solely by the three members—LISA, VERBAL, and ☆Taku—is a number brimming with positive energy.

While carrying anxieties yet choosing to move forward, the song expresses that resolve over a danceable beat.

It’s a perfect anthem for when you want to fire yourself up.

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[MV] Bloom Proudly, Idol / Sakura Miko

Sakura Miko from hololive production.

Produced by HoneyWorks, this release is classic idol pop filled with her trademark sincerity and sparkle.

The lyrics capture a powerful resolve: overcoming the uncertainty and frustration of her early days and racing toward the stage of her dreams—just listening makes your heart swell.

It’s an encouraging message that reflects her journey so far, gratitude to her fans, and hope for the future.

Give it a listen when you want to feel positive.

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Wolpis Carter MV 'Climinal Space'

Vocalist Wolpis Carter captivates listeners with an overwhelming high-tone voice.

“Climinal Space,” written specifically for this release by Vocaloid producer Satsuki, is a thrilling track that portrays the feeling of being cornered by layered lies.

Released as a digital single in December 2025, it features an aggressive sound with guitarist Hiromoto Hiraishin, and a structure where razor-edge high notes collide with the instrumentation—it’s fantastic.

It’s a tense rock tune that’s perfect for blasting away everyday frustration when you need a cathartic reset.

I Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixeNatsunose

I Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixe

Composer Natsunose, known for creating songs that evoke nostalgic scenes, has gained widespread popularity.

Released in December 2025 as a collaboration with Yozora Fuyuno’s novel “A Song of Love to You Across a Hundred Years,” this piece recreates in reality the song written by the story’s protagonist.

Featuring vocalist aixe, the track blends her crystal-clear voice with the heartrending narrative in a delicate harmony.

The lyrics, which express feelings that transcend time, may grip your heart even more deeply when listened to after reading the novel.

It’s an emotional song that invites you to fully immerse yourself in its world.