Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2026]

Discovering new music adds a touch of color to everyday life.

Whether you want to be the first to check out a favorite artist’s latest release or you’re searching for a song you haven’t met yet, make the most of this page.

This time, we’re bringing you a wide selection of the latest Japanese music released in January 2026, spanning all genres.

From pop and rock to hip-hop and R&B, you’ll find tracks that reflect today’s Japanese music scene lined up here.

The one song that lingers in your ears is sure to be found right here!

Playlist

Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	When our eyes metFRUITS ZIPPER		Where glasses and dreams meet, the heart is colored.
2	Cold NightHANA		A song of resolve to take a step toward the dream
3	Rivals and EqualsMori Calliope		Mori Calliope’s fiery insert song—overwhelming!
4	I live hereMy Hair is Bad		Theme song for a TV drama, depicting the wavering of the heart
5	Bride♡HOLICNerissa Ravencroft		The Demon Nerissa’s Addictive Electro Wave Song
6	3XLNumber_i		Number_i's first love song, with pure lyrics and a groovy feel
7	WonderlandOmoinotake		Graduation season: giving a push to those facing forward
8	DEAD CENTER feat. LiSAREOL		A powerful song collaborated with LiSA, a fiery feeling
9	ARTRyohei Abe / Ren Meguro(Snow Man)		The dreamlike song by Ryohei Abe and Ren Meguro of Snow Man
10	I’m being down to earth.Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma(Snow Man)		A passionate song by Snow Man about love for the Earth and gratitude
11	Girl is GhostSCANDAL		SCANDAL’s latest song: a tale of change and exhilaration
12	Night DriveSTUTS, Julia Wu, Phum Viphurit		A song with a floating sensation for driving through the city at night
13	Azalea WindUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A classic song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
14	obsessive loveWEST.		A passionate and sultry song used as a TV drama’s theme
15	HYPNOTIZEXG		A song that captivates listeners with its dreamy, ethereal sound
16	A WaterfallYOLOZ		Like a YOLO waterfall, a song of challenge.
17	Turn It UpA-ko		Ending theme song of the anime “Darwin’s Incident”
18	Complete victory Love & Good!iLiFE!		A fervent rock song infused with victory and courage
19	exposure; disclosure; revelationsyudou		syudou's “Bakuro” is an exhilarating song that portrays the dark side of the city
20	Dawnyama		A moving work that sings of the conflict between dreams and reality
21	Kabukimono¥ellow bucks		From Nagoya, fighting spirit with a Japanese beat
22	Serenadenatori		Natori’s anime songs are striking.
23	A Paragraph of LoveHanbureddāzu		A heartwarming song by a rock band that portrays youth
24	Bad personyangusukinii		An emotional song that depicts women's true feelings
25	Beautiful Place ~Final Destination~Imai Miki		Masterpieces by Miki Imai and Masashi Sada
26	NOWGen’in wa jibun ni aru.		A bittersweet number that depicts the preciousness of “now,” a song that makes you feel the passage of time
27	Legend of DreamsTokunaga Hideaki		A classic cover that gives you the courage to pursue your dreams
28	Put magic in your pocketHata Motohiro		Mr. Hata’s 20th-anniversary song, warm lyrics
29	Ding-dongAbe Mao		Mao Abe’s song “Ding-dong” becomes an anime theme song
30	Potential AI13.3g		A song that awakens true emotions amid chaos
31	TERMINALDa-iCE		A powerful song that moves toward a new future, an album of new beginnings.
32	The air feels so fresh next to you.HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha		A heartwarming song that sings of the joy of spending time with a loved one
33	AgainMr.Children		Reboot theme song, a song of hope and determination
34	Lullaby (Prod. ALYSA)Reiko		REIKO’s released track “Lullaby” is moving.
35	Kill the NoiseSPYAIR		Cutting through my doubts and moving forward
36	Star WishSTARGLOW		The debut of the dance and vocal group STARGLOW
37	Speak of the Devil feat. MasatoSurvive Said The Prophet		A scorching rock band track that stirs the soul
38	By the side on a moonlit nightUru		Uru’s 17th single, a theme song that resonates with the heart
39	phantom worldV.W.P		Anime theme song with a sense of speed and an emotional composition
40	Picaresque heroano		Anime theme song that showcases ano’s unique individuality
41	The Story of Usmilet		Frieren’s ending theme is moving.
42	Tell me your phone number!≒JOY		A bittersweet idol song that portrays the impulses of first love
43	Anniversary of loving you every daykyururin tte shite mite		A catchy song that portrays the joy of love
44	TEST MEchanmina		The intense opening theme of Oshi no Ko Season 3
45	HARD WORKnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s new song “HARD WORK” is moving.
46	tenk(e)i feat. Hakushi Hasegawapasokon ongaku kurabu		A song gaining attention from a collaboration with Hakushi Hasegawa
47	Recontinueretororiron		A band from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, a powerful anthem
48	crystallizationNakajima Kento		A powerful anthem of support for challenging your dreams, 'Kesshō'
49	Take off your glasses.nozomi		A youthful love song for an anime theme
50	The world has ended.Yuuri		A moving song that conveys love through Yuuri’s powerful vocals
51	Since when, exactly?Hatsuboshi Gakuen		A song about facing yourself and finding the courage to take a new step
52	PERSONALjoōbachi		The gentle lullaby of the anime “Hell’s Paradise”
53	PuzzleIkuta Rira		A refreshing theme song that captures the exhilaration of love
54	Amazing GraceTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima showcases her beautiful singing voice in a film’s theme song
55	Glitter gradienturashimasakatasen		A soothing song that paints the sparkle of love
56	Super RomanceIkuta Toma		Toma Ikuta unveils a new charm with his debut single.
57	Mental Rentalmurasaki ima		Husky-voiced Murasakiima, mental rental
58	XVIRinu		The music video by Rinu from Sutopuri has been released.
59	Sensation SeasonSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s music: timeless songs that resonate with the heart
60	Canaria feat. Ryoko ShinoharaSuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki’s new song, a duet with Ryoko Shinohara
61	The color of happinessOnda Masanori		Masayuki Onda, a TikTok sensation, and his bittersweet love song
62	LiberaSuda Keina		Suda Keina’s sharp rock number sets your heart on edge.
63	LOVE 2000tsuru and kame		Movie theme song by Jutaro Yamanaka and Aloha Takamatsu
64	Funky Spice feat. TOMOOBREIMEN		A cross-genre band's happy dance track
65	message (by word of mouth); verbal message; tidingsBialystocks		The ending theme song of the anime 'Ikoku Nikki'
66	one-way runwayCIRRA		CIRRA, produced by Harumi Sato, makes a determined debut
67	PurikyukyuCUTIE STREET		A youth purikura anthem showcasing CUTIE’s full charm
68	Poem of the Sea BreezeGRe4N BOYZ		A dentist-vocalist sings a heartfelt song dedicated to the local community
69	The light you lit for me, nowHoneyWorks feat. Hanon		HoneyWorks releases anime theme song for streaming
70	AIZOKing Gnu		King Gnu makes major strides in the music scene with ‘AIZO’
71	Stay With MeKvi Baba		Kvi Baba, a love song that depicts everyday happiness
72	L and RME:I		An anime theme song by the girls’ group ME:I from an audition program
73	lulu.Mrs. GREEN APPLE		Frieren OP song, music for a grand journey
74	POWERONE OR EIGHT		The hot power song “POWER” by ONE OR EIGHT
75	New Year’s card 2026 (Year of the Horse)SUSHIBOYS		The new song by the hip-hop unit SUSHIBOYS
76	PROVANTSawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Jean-Ken Johnny & TAKUMA		Hiroyuki Sawano's intense opening theme
77	Q.E.D.Sou		The new song by Sou, a popular singer on video-sharing sites
78	FOREVER BLUETAGRIGHT		The debut song of the young boy group TAGRIGHT
79	ERASETHE ORAL CIGARETTES		A moving song by a rock band with a dark worldview
80	SonareTOMOO		TOMOO’s heartwarming song “Sonare”
81	beautifulUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE's new song, an anime theme song
82	Crashing WinnersVOLTACTION×3SKM		The hit song by VACATION from NIJISANJI
83	Intro “Soul Quake”watson		A soul-stirring track by Watson from Tokushima
84	BABYYOASOBI		Music from TV anime and novels adapted into music
85	AdrenaYOASOBI		YOASOBI, the music duo that turns novels into songs
86	Song of dawnjo0ji		Anime song that delivers a song of hope on troubled nights
87	Koto no Hatuki.		tuki.'s “Kotonoha,” a song that weaves the heart
88	End rollyama		A song five years after debut that confronts its roots
89	Thanks a tonikimonogakari		20 years since debut: reggae-style 'Arigatou' released
90	Wimarma Sagashigure ui		Shigure Ui's addictive fast-beat track
91	Indigo Loveshimamo		Shima-mo, a young singer-songwriter popular on social media
92	CATCH!!!surii		Surrie: musical works by a Vocaloid producer
93	favorite songfumino		Fumino’s moving debut song
94	humanŌishi Masayoshi		A savior when you're tired of human relationships
95	faint noseKitanitatsuya feat. BABYMETAL		A faint flower created with BABYMETAL
96	You know,Nanatsukaze		A classic hit from a unit that fuses J-pop and dance
97	Pardon the excessPorunogurafiti		OP song for a period-drama anime, fusing traditional Japanese style with a sense of speed
98	Saved! You really saved me—seriously, thanks a lot!risaitaruzu		Recitals’ rousing rock song
99	Diary of a MagicianRosu		Los, popular on social media, performs a magical song
100	XTCNakajima Kento		An ambitious work that portrays the light and shadow of idols.
101	My respectNogizaka 46		New song from Nogizaka46’s 5th album expresses a strong will
102	Japan’s art history: O-bo-e-ma-SHOW!Juufuuutei Raden		Set Japanese art history to a rhythm
103	SuperlativeHatsuboshi Gakuen		Idol song: music of possessiveness and passion
104	guidepostTokoyami Towa		Anime OP theme, featuring powerful and captivating vocals
105	Mirror, mirrorSaitō Kazuyoshi		A powerful song by Kazuyoshi Saito that stays true to his beliefs
106	cliffhangerHinatazaka46		Hinatazaka46's 16th single, 'Cliffhanger'
107	Shoot for the moonHoshimachi Suisei		A cheering song for Hoshimachi Suisei’s fiery dream, a track that gives you courage.
108	Cliff-Edge Ruby (VS. Aina the End)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A powerful concerto by Skapara and Aina
109	ICONIChanabie		Harajuku core style of Hanabie., powerful tracks
110	Cipher CipherHanazawa Kana		Kana Hanazawa: The power of music revealed in her new song
111	PrayerFujikawa Chiai		Chiai Fujikawa’s quiet song of hope that sings of inner conflict
112	Our riddlesTsunomaki Watame		Pop rock that resonates with Watame's heart
113	DunkTodoroki Hajime		VTuber captivates with original dance track
114	Lovely!!rikon densetsu		City pop of a bittersweet night in the legend of divorce
115	Reach it, all of it.Oni-chan		KDDI Santaro commercial song, sung by Masaki Suda
116	akanbe (a teasing gesture of pulling down the lower eyelid and sticking out the tongue)ryūgūjō		Ryugu-jo: A defiant track that transcends tradition