Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]

Dead Or AliveGLAY

GLAY / Dead Or Alive

A rock number released in December 2025 as GLAY’s 63rd single.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, the track resounds with a fierce yet weighty sound befitting a grand tale where gods and humanity wager their lives in battle.

TAKURO, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, commented that he created the piece while staying close to a world where winners live and losers fall, and the melody conveys anguish that cannot be resolved by justice alone.

The sound arrangement also captivates with the incorporation of the hard-edged beat sensibilities of Rotterdam techno.

TERU’s powerful vocals ring out triumphantly, making this song every bit worthy of being called an anthem.

NON STOPHANA

HANA / NON STOP -Music Video-

Created as the track to cap off HANA’s debut year, this song is an aggressive dance tune packed with the year’s relentless sprint and a determination to “make dreams come true.” Over a heavy beat infused with hip-hop and trap elements, rapid-fire switches between English and Japanese rap unfold alongside a melodious hook.

The confident vocal performance meshes perfectly with the hard-hitting sound.

It’s a number that gives you strength when you want to charge headlong toward your dreams.

meeting upM!LK

meeting up

This is a support song that stands by you in the lonely battle of entrance exams.

Written specifically for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “Exam Student Support Campaign,” the piece also drew attention because member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.

The “meeting up” in the title carries layered meanings—an appointment with your target destination of your chosen school, and a reunion with your future self.

The warm sound centered on piano and strings, with the five members’ vocals carefully layered, is truly wonderful.

Teens, be sure to give it a listen.

UnveilLuna fīto. Nenne

[Wuthering Waves/Chisaka] Luna – Unveil feat. Nenne

A streaming single by Luna featuring Nenne.

It was written as the image song for Chisaki, a character who appears in the game Wuthering Waves.

The title carries the meaning of “removing the veil,” delicately portraying the character’s hidden inner self and emotions that can’t be shown on the surface.

Luna’s signature sense of speed and crystalline pop sound intertwine with Nenne’s emotive vocals, resulting in a track that resonates deep in the heart.

We recommend it not only to players of Wuthering Waves, but also to anyone looking for emotional music.

BREAK IT DOWNTHE RAMPAGE

THE RAMPAGE / BREAK IT DOWN (MUSIC VIDEO)

The single “BREAK IT DOWN,” released in January 2026, was created as the entrance theme for member Kaisei Takechi’s activities as a professional wrestler.

Written and composed by Hi-yunk and SLAY, the track is a battle anthem that fuses a heavy beat with phrases that ignite fighting spirit.

The music video has also drawn attention for its unprecedented lineup, featuring eight star wrestlers from four different wrestling promotions.

It’s a powerful number you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up.

ADHD feat. BenjazzykZm

kZm – ADHD feat. Benjazzy (Prod. Chaki Zulu)

This track, released in December 2025 by rapper kZm, known as a member of YENTOWN, features Benjazzy.

The production is handled by Chaki Zulu, who has worked extensively on kZm’s projects.

Their tight raps over a high-velocity beat have the power to set listeners’ hearts racing.

Lyrically, it captures the modern sensation of relentless social media notifications and judgments, intertwining themes of competition and the drive for success.

It’s a perfect pick-me-up when you’re in the mood for energetic hip-hop.

What I choseYuika

What I Chose / “Yuika” [Music Video]

Released in December 2025, this work was written specifically for a nationwide Zepp tour and was previewed live before its official release.

The lyrics, which strikingly explore the idea that if everything were a fate we chose for ourselves, perhaps life would feel a little easier, leave a strong impression.

Centered around acoustic guitar, the warm sound seems to deliver the words directly and conveys Yuika’s resolve to have chosen singing as her weapon.

If you’re feeling uncertain about life’s choices, give it a listen.

OPTICALsunisute

[MV] OPTICAL / Sunisute – SneakerStep Prod. STPR MUSIC

This song by Suniste from STPR MUSIC is a dance tune built around the concept of “becoming light and reaching you.” Here, “light” refers not only to the lighting on stage but also to the internet that connects people online.

It’s a perspective that truly reflects them, who have nurtured bonds with fans through streams and social media.

The exhilarating sound and the lyrics depicting the moment when the members and fans meet are sure to stir your heart.

B.O.LIEShingāzuhai

Singers High “B.O.LIE” Music Video

Released in December 2025 by the rock band Singer’s High, this song portrays a heart exhausted from keeping up appearances, self-suggestion that deceives even oneself, and a precarious sense of closeness that can exist only through hurting each other.

Its phrases, where destructive impulses and attachment coexist, create an emotional experience that will unsettle listeners.

If you’ve been feeling tangled up about love or relationships, this will resonate especially strongly with you!

And I Love You So 2026 RemasteredAK-69

AK-69 – And I Love You So 2026 Remastered [Official Video]

Released in December 2025, this track revives one of the signature songs originally included on the 2009 album “THE CARTEL FROM STREETS,” newly re-recorded, remixed, and remastered for today.

Sung in a spoken, narrative style, it conveys the tenderness felt beside a sleeping lover and the sense of being saved by the presence of someone who stays close even amid loneliness.

The production features RIMAZI, AK-69’s long-time collaborator.

With a melodic hook and a spacious beat that resonates comfortably, it’s a work that gently stays by your side.