Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025]
How much are you keeping up with the constant stream of new music? In Japan’s music scene, a rich array of genre-crossing sounds is in full bloom, with moving songs arriving almost every month.
A track that trended on social media, a melody that stuck with you from a drama or commercial, or a song you stumbled upon in a fleeting moment—any of these can become the soundtrack to your life.
In this article, we bring you Japanese songs released in December 2025.
Your next favorite—the one you haven’t met yet—may be waiting right here!
Playlist
| Latest J-Pop releases [December 2025] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | I see youFukase |  play_arrow | Fukase from SEKAI NO OWARI’s new solo song |
| 2east | Jealous GirlSnow Man |  play_arrow | A poignant song created through a collaboration between DECO*27 and tepe |
| 3east | More sparkle!MORE STAR |  play_arrow | MORE STAR’s debut song is uplifting and encouraging. |
| 4east | WishRyo Suzuki |  play_arrow | An inspirational song about the determination to pursue one’s dreams, a message of moving forward. |
| 5north_east | OTAKEBIGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | B.LEAGUE's new theme song 'OTAKEBI' is now available for streaming |
| 6south_east | Not allowed BoomChroNoiR |  play_arrow | Introduction to ChroNoiR’s captivating songs |
| 7north_east | The CastawayLOVEBITES |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by the metal band LOVEBITES |
| 8north_east | INDIANA JONESNENE |  play_arrow | NENE’s urban night chill dance track |
| 9north_east | Make Me WonderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of the anime “Darwin’s Incident,” A Challenge to the Unknown |
| 10north_east | Immortal YouPerfume |  play_arrow | Anime theme song expressing prayer and loneliness |
| 11north_east | ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)SUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An uplifting rock song that inspires athletes |
| 12north_east | GaiaSiip |  play_arrow | The mysterious music of Siip resonates with the heart. |
| 13north_east | dew; (also) Russia (abbr., old usage); exposure/revelation; bare/naked; dewdrop; transient/ephemeralSiip |  play_arrow | Siip's new song, a track that resonates with the heart |
| 14north_east | The calling voiceVaundy |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song that envisions the future of 18-year-olds |
| 15north_east | 4 SEASONSXG |  play_arrow | The gentle tones of winter resonate in my heart. |
| 16north_east | by all means; no matter what; at any costback number |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem of encouragement that portrays an unwavering spirit |
| 17north_east | MelomeraiLiFE! |  play_arrow | The passionate tracks of iLiFE! that resonate with Gen Z |
| 18north_east | You Got Thism-flo |  play_arrow | An upbeat song that m-flo created as a trio for the first time in a while. |
| 19north_east | Bloom proudly, idolsakura miko |  play_arrow | Paint a dream with Sakura Miko’s classic idol pop |
| 20north_east | Climinal SpaceUorupisukātā |  play_arrow | Wolpis Carter’s new song commentary |
| 21north_east | I Sing a Love Song to You Across a Hundred Years. feat. aixeNatsunose |  play_arrow | Nostalgic songs color the story. |
| 22north_east | Whey!runrun |  play_arrow | VTuber Runrun’s Anthem Cheering On Fiery Dreams |
| 23north_east | The City Where Whales Fallrokudenashi |  play_arrow | Grand music with an overwhelming sense of scale |
| 24north_east | Merry Christmas, My HeartNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A timeless Christmas song that resonates with the heart |
| 25north_east | clockSakamoto Maaya |  play_arrow | 30th anniversary since debut, wrote the theme song for the final chapter of FGO |
| 26north_east | Dream a dream no one else is watching.Amane Kanata |  play_arrow | Amane Kanata’s graduation single sings of her resolve to chase her dreams. |
| 27north_east | LOVED ALLsenritsu kannano |  play_arrow | Kanano Senritsu, a shocking song with lyrics by Seiko Oomori |
| 28north_east | Sailor, Sail Onatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | Theme song of Atarashii Gakko! (ATARASHII GAKKO!)’s movie |
| 29north_east | Goodbye! I love you!Seiryūjin 25 |  play_arrow | A classic filled with the loneliness of parting and heartfelt gratitude |
| 30north_east | boundaryShishiro Botan |  play_arrow | Botan’s emotional song, close to the heart |
| 31north_east | Angel on the screenChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays an idol’s growth and feelings |
| 32south_east | Odoru Pompoko RinAdo |  play_arrow | Ado Covers Maruko Theme in a Modern Style |
| 33south_east | AgainAee! group |  play_arrow | The lead track of the album “Runway,” an anthem of courage |
| 34south_east | graduallyKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A King & Prince song that depicts memories of summer |
| 35south_east | Hill of HopeKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A song that hypes you up with your friends with an energy-boosting vibe |
| 36south_east | escortYuuma |  play_arrow | Yuma’s winter love song, depicting a heartwarming everyday life |
| 37south_east | Jupiter feat. Koshi InabaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama, B’z Inaba’s ballad song |
| 38east | UnveilLuna fīto. Nenne |  play_arrow | Expressing a character’s inner self through game music |
| 39east | KIMI☆NO☆OKAGEGANG PARADE |  play_arrow | A rock song from GANG PARADE filled with gratitude |
| 40east | Poem of the StarsGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | An upbeat high school light music club cheer song, featuring GLAY’s TERU |
| 41east | AlignIMP. |  play_arrow | A mysterious string-instrument love song |
| 42east | PhaseIS:SUE |  play_arrow | An inspiring composition that expresses the changes of the moon |
| 43east | USD feat. NENEKid Fresino |  play_arrow | An ambitious work that reconstructs Denki Groove's tracks |
| 44east | Snow Song – yukiutaMyuk |  play_arrow | A moving snow folk song that portrays the emotions of parting |
| 45north_east | brand-newSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A positive song depicting Saucy Dog’s new start |
| 46north_east | Reverse MoonTAK |  play_arrow | Expressing the wavering of the heart between night and morning |
| 47north_east | ShareYU-KI |  play_arrow | Theme song that immerses you in the world of book thieves |
| 48north_east | What I choseYuika |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to listen to when you're torn between fate and choice |
| 49north_east | pickleskocchi no kento |  play_arrow | A youth anthem that supports the way young people work |
| 50north_east | PlaysicYorushika |  play_arrow | Yorushika’s new song sings of everyday melancholy and a longing to travel. |
| 51north_east | PLEASETachibana Keita |  play_arrow | Keita Tachibana’s dance number celebrating his 40th birthday |
| 52north_east | And I Love You So 2026 RemasteredAK-69 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting love and loneliness, re-recorded |
| 53north_east | Star signAooo |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem for Aooo’s future |
| 54north_east | SophieAve Mujica |  play_arrow | The profound musical world of a Gothic-style band |
| 55north_east | Bullying LoversFukase |  play_arrow | Fukase’s solo song depicts the darkness of the online society. |
| 56north_east | Researching CHU CHU CHU!KAWAII LAB. |  play_arrow | KAWAII LAB. joint song, a challenge by four groups |
| 57north_east | My PrincessROIROM |  play_arrow | A love song lit by winter candles |
| 58north_east | Portrait of a MaidenREOL |  play_arrow | A edgy, poppy song that pays homage to idol kayō (idol pop) |
| 59north_east | Future In My Pocket feat. TAIKI (STARGLOW), GOICHI (STARGLOW)SKY-HI |  play_arrow | A song of dreams and resolve by SKY-HI and STARGLOW |
| 60north_east | kyun-kawa life≠ME |  play_arrow | An idol pop song with full-on cuteness |
| 61north_east | Rose of thornsTogenashi Togeari |  play_arrow | The release track expresses a resolve to move forward and a sense of hope. |
| 62north_east | AtmosphereHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A moving song that stirs the heart, portraying ideals and inner conflict |
| 63north_east | LatataIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lira’s liberating dance number |
| 64north_east | Dangerous Memories feat. Aoi KogaSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Aoi Koga |
| 65south_east | Biri Biri feat. JESSENovel Core |  play_arrow | An intense fusion of rock and hip-hop |
| 66south_east | Blue NoiseRyosuke Yamada |  play_arrow | Anime “Ao no Miburo” OP song: a fast-paced fusion of Japanese and Western styles |
| 67south_east | BREAK IT DOWNTHE RAMPAGE |  play_arrow | A fighting-spirit-filled pro-wrestling entrance theme |
| 68south_east | ADHD feat. BenjazzykZm |  play_arrow | A collaboration track by kZm and Benjazzy that depicts competition with social media |
| 69south_east | OPTICALsunisute |  play_arrow | A dance track that connects people with light, burning passion |
| 70south_east | B.O.LIEShingāzuhai |  play_arrow | A song depicting self-deception and destructive relationships |
| 71north_east | SUPERSONIC171 |  play_arrow | A song of courage to break free from the everyday and charge ahead as your true self |
| 72north_east | HanayukiAile The Shota |  play_arrow | A winter ballad centered on R&B, “Hanayuki.” |
| 73north_east | meeting upM!LK |  play_arrow | A heartwarming cheer song for exam takers |
| 74north_east | Snow Ghostflumpool |  play_arrow | flumpool, winter song 'Snow Ghost' |
| 75north_east | TWILIGHTyama |  play_arrow | Yama’s 5th-anniversary single, City Scenery |
| 76north_east | Haruka Kanatayosugala |  play_arrow | An emotional song themed around the moon and shooting stars |
| 77north_east | Hero interviewmei-chan |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that cheers on those who strive |
| 78north_east | I knowkometeikku |  play_arrow | A girl draped in black: struggles in the age of social media |
| 79north_east | E1evat0rShikufoni |  play_arrow | Claustrophobia in the Elevator and the Tremors of the Heart |
| 80north_east | arrowTogenashi Togeari |  play_arrow | Anime song, a strong resolve toward the future |
| 81north_east | My Own Paradoxretororiron |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the aching feelings of romance |
| 82north_east | Aikanau |  play_arrow | An emotional song by Kanade from Nijisanji |
| 83north_east | signal fireŌgami Mio |  play_arrow | Mio’s 7th anniversary song produced by Kayoko Kusano |
| 84north_east | cometHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | A grand composition depicting the connection between stars and people |
| 85north_east | FLOOR KILLERUmeda Saifā |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Gnosia” |
| 86south_east | To the futureT.N.T |  play_arrow | The cheering song for the High School Soccer Championship, T.N.T |
| 87south_east | insectTele |  play_arrow | A piece that conveys a sense of foreboding and urgency |
| 88south_east | Live, brilliantlyikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song from the Kingdom anime |
| 89south_east | Never Romanticnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A magical theme song that captures the thrill of first love |
| 90south_east | It’s fine as it is.Shenelu |  play_arrow | An encouraging song by the R&B singer Che’Nelle |
| 91north_east | DISTORTED World(sic)boy |  play_arrow | A rock number of emotions that gouges the heart sharply |
| 92north_east | Take me with you.AKASAKI |  play_arrow | The grand yet heartrending resonance of a war film’s theme song |
| 93north_east | Without youAYANE |  play_arrow | An R&B song that depicts Ayane's heartrending feelings of love. |
| 94north_east | LinariaChroNoiR |  play_arrow | A wistful love ballad performed by Kanae and Kuzuha |
| 95north_east | Unknown Degree (feat. Runrun)DYES IWASAKI |  play_arrow | A moving track by a VTuber and a DJ |
| 96north_east | UnderdogEVE |  play_arrow | Expressing self-affirmation and emotional fluctuations in the age of social media |
| 97north_east | MAKE IT, BREAK ITFLOW GLOW |  play_arrow | A boundary-pushing dance number that makes your heart leap. |
| 98north_east | Pissed Off -another story- feat. Koma Takanashi (CV: Manaka Iwami)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A wistful song portraying the struggles of youth and the stirrings of first love |
| 99north_east | U MINEINI |  play_arrow | A song with lyrics by Xu Toyofumi that overflows with the feelings of a winter romance. |
| 100north_east | Peach Pit and CyanideMili |  play_arrow | A perilous music of poison and love, stirring the heart |
| 101north_east | LAVALAVANumber_i |  play_arrow | A love drive song you feel on the highway at night |
| 102north_east | SanitizerOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a resolve for an equal relationship and mutual growth |
| 103north_east | What If StoryTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | Doraemon ending theme: upbeat lyrics and warm tones |
| 104north_east | Welcome To Our Show TonightTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song of swing jazz |
| 105north_east | loveUru |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that heals people's hearts with a gentle singing voice |
| 106north_east | trajectoryVaundy |  play_arrow | An epic musical and a moving depiction of Earth’s history |
| 107north_east | snow globemosao. |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of love. |
| 108north_east | Give me your life.Togenashi Togeari |  play_arrow | An anime theme song: passionate rock that sings of loneliness and coexistence |
| 109north_east | That girl is evil!Rosu |  play_arrow | A gothic song that depicts the terror of a girl |
| 110north_east | Something like a miracleKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Singing of the preciousness of life and the miracles of everyday life |
| 111north_east | Scent of a DreamNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Shiori Kubo’s graduation solo song sings of dreams and determination |
| 112north_east | Goosey-peepyHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | An energetic chiptune track with a sense of speed |
| 113north_east | Explosive love + chemistryHakui Koyori |  play_arrow | Hakuikoi Koyori's 4th anniversary: expressing feelings of love through chemistry |
| 114north_east | LALALA (Baby it takes two)Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s winter song resonates with the heart. |
| 115north_east | Let’s go see a UFO.Kafū × Nekuraitōkī |  play_arrow | An emotional song by a virtual singer |
| 116north_east | REALchōtokkyū |  play_arrow | The powerful message of REAL? resonates with the heart. |
| 117north_east | Anastasis Girl feat. La+ DarknesssTakaneru Rui |  play_arrow | An inspiring rock collaboration by VTubers |
| 118south_east | streetlightBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses gospel and pop |
| 119south_east | for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A poignant love ballad as a movie theme song |
| 120south_east | Dead Or AliveGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY’s theme song for “Record of Ragnarok III” |
| 121south_east | NON STOPHANA |  play_arrow | A song that expresses HANA’s dream and the journey of one year |
| 122south_east | Perfect.LEX |  play_arrow | LEX's self-affirming songs, music that accompanies you through life |
| 123south_east | RIDEONE N’ ONLY |  play_arrow | A tropical track with a reggaeton beat |
| 124south_east | loudmouthed womanyangusukinii |  play_arrow | A song portraying emotions and the struggles of immature love |