Latest J-Pop Releases [February 2026]
How much of the new music delivered almost every day are you managing to catch?Japan’s music scene never stops moving, and before you know it, it’s not uncommon to realize you’ve missed the songs everyone’s talking about.In this article, we’re spotlighting a wide range of the latest Japanese releases from February 2026, across all genres.You’re sure to find tracks you’ll want to add to your commute playlist.Find that one song that catches your ear—start your search right here in this article!
Playlist
| Latest J-Pop Releases [February 2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LOYALTYAK-69 |  play_arrow | AK-69 releases a company anthem for a Taiwanese restaurant in Nagoya |
| 2east | It’s like a first loveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song is captivating for its youthful vibe and pop appeal |
| 3east | vivariumAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s new song “VIVARIUM” is a masterpiece linked to her autobiographical novel |
| 4east | Baby Don’t CryCHEMISTRY |  play_arrow | CHEMISTRY covers a Namie Amuro song |
| 5east | WhitoxinCLAN QUEEN |  play_arrow | CLAN QUEEN’s cool, catchy winter tune |
| 6east | Discomutant!CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Intercultural Exchange Disco between Aliens and Earthlings |
| 7east | No Fake Talk feat.TOOBOEFAKE TYPE. |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by FAKE TYPE. and TOOBOE |
| 8east | Blue Coral ReefFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | FRUITS ZIPPER bridge generations with a Seiko Matsuda cover |
| 9east | crescendoM!LK |  play_arrow | A classic idol song produced by Hayato Sano |
| 10east | BUBBLEMANATO、KAIRYU、REIKO、KANON |  play_arrow | An R&B ballad by four members of BMSG |
| 11east | Love in the Southern Hemisphere ~Star Love~ feat. Maki Saejima (CV: Akari Kito)MARUMOCHI from HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | A love pop song sung by M Academy characters |
| 12east | Bird Crossing the NightMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA passionately sings the theme song for the drama. |
| 13east | LOVE IS THE STRONGESTMay’n |  play_arrow | 20th debut anniversary, first participation in a tokusatsu work |
| 14east | SaturdayMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children's new song "Saturday" is now available for streaming. |
| 15east | So in love I could crySTU48 |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays the frustration of first love |
| 16east | Let’s dance!Snow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man releases 'Odoroze!' on streaming platforms |
| 17east | ZOMBIE feat. Nijiro MurakamiUA |  play_arrow | A new song on UA’s 30th-anniversary album |
| 18east | ROCK THE BOATXG |  play_arrow | XG’s exquisite grooves that bring ’90s R&B back to life today |
| 19east | Local LOVE feat. Maki GotoZORN |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by ZORN and Maki Goto |
| 20east | Ridin’ on Dreamshololive IDOL PROJECT |  play_arrow | Hololive releases a group song of dreams and hope |
| 21east | Song of Lightjo0ji |  play_arrow | Jo0ji's song of hope and strength |
| 22east | On a midsummer nightSambomasutā |  play_arrow | Sambomaster’s new song is a powerful rock that illuminates loneliness |
| 23east | Golden LionZa Rīsaru Weponzu |  play_arrow | An anthem of support filled with love for baseball's golden age |
| 24east | Let’s get started.Remioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s first new song in 15 years |
| 25east | wakashi・sawagashi・Ska PunkHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ska punk song from Gakuen Idolmaster |
| 26east | refrainkanau |  play_arrow | A pre-release track from Kano’s album, with a band sound |
| 27east | 0.2mmŌmori Motoki |  play_arrow | Motoki Ohmori’s solo song is the theme song for the film |
| 28east | As Love SaysNichiyoubi no Mezonde |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that captures the frustration of love and the exhilaration of spring |
| 29east | déjà vuShio Reira |  play_arrow | A self-affirming song about facing oneself |
| 30east | What is this?Watanabe Naomi & Chiba Yūki |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Naomi Watanabe and Yuki Chiba |
| 31east | Non-deliciousnekomata okayu |  play_arrow | Nekomata Okayu’s new dark-pop release |
| 32east | Head over heelsraisan |  play_arrow | “Raisan,” a new band fronted by Sayaka from Lalande, has released a song |
| 33east | Poisoning by a deleterious drug＝LOVE |  play_arrow | The 20th single of the voice actor idol group produced by Rino Sashihara |
| 34east | HAPPY BOUNCE BIRTHDAYCANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | CANDY TUNE’s blessing song |
| 35east | Immortal YouPerfume |  play_arrow | Perfume final song anime theme song |
| 36east | SWEET STEPSWEET STEADY |  play_arrow | SWEET STEADY's new song is super addictive |
| 37east | Kotonoha – Kotonohatuki. |  play_arrow | A message song that portrays the power of words |
| 38east | glintryūgūjō |  play_arrow | A fusion song of Ryugu Castle-style Kayokyoku and surf rock |
| 39east | EverydayBialystocks |  play_arrow | Bialystocks begin streaming their drama theme song |
| 40east | Love ScabDECO*27 |  play_arrow | Usada Pekora’s addictive rock number |
| 41east | Perfect feat. SKRYUISSEI |  play_arrow | A forward-looking cheer song by ISSEI and SKRYU |
| 42east | UNISONKis-my-ft2 |  play_arrow | Kis-My-Ft2 15th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Song |
| 43east | KATTARINALANA |  play_arrow | Relieve stress with LANA’s upbeat dance track |
| 44east | SeasonsOKAMOTO’S, KEIJU |  play_arrow | A collaboration song between OKAMOTO’S and a rapper |
| 45east | brilliant; radiantSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | SUPER BEVER’s movie theme song, from weakness to hope |
| 46east | RebellionSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES' new song Rebellion is dance rock. |
| 47east | In both shadows and sunlightTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A duality-themed dance number by Travis Japan |
| 48east | SingularityVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy composed the exhibition’s theme song |
| 49east | The rock is you!≒JOY |  play_arrow | The first solo song by a ≒JOY member |
| 50east | I can’t become a princessYuika |  play_arrow | Yuika’s new song was released as the ending theme for an anime. |
| 51east | As spring comesatarayo |  play_arrow | Atarayo expresses the wavering of love in a film insert song |
| 52east | Venuskururi |  play_arrow | Kururi's new song leaves a beautiful melody lingering in the heart |
| 53east | Guideless LoveShimamo × BLOOM VASE |  play_arrow | A song that likens the frustration of love to a drive |
| 54east | heartbeatyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s new song “Shinon” sings about the importance of listening to your inner self. |
| 55east | Miss youshaitoopu |  play_arrow | An encouraging rock song by Chai Tope that gives you courage |
| 56east | stay with meyangusukinii |  play_arrow | Young Skinny portrayed the conflict between reason and emotion. |
| 57east | Gods’ Play feat. Naomi WatanabeNakajima Kento |  play_arrow | Concept song of the divine play by Kento Nakajima and Naomi Watanabe |
| 58east | candidHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | Insert song from School Idolmaster, a piece depicting resolve and courage |
| 59east | We’ll check the answers after dessert.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s refreshing pop song |
| 60east | Tsuitachi feat. Yoshinotsukuyomi |  play_arrow | Tsukuyomi's new rock project song is complete. |
| 61east | The growing up trainSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | Sakurazaka46’s new song, center: Karin Fujiyoshi |
| 62east | AVALONIANSawano Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | An epic piece with orchestra and mystical vocals |
| 63east | Bakeneko DanceRyokushen |  play_arrow | Ryokushen announces a new song with a rock-driven sense of speed and a danceable beat |
| 64east | Graduation (feat. Shuto)hannya |  play_arrow | Hannya’s new song “Graduation” depicts the past and the future |
| 65east | ORACLESugawara Kei |  play_arrow | Kei Sugawara’s new song, BGM for the season heading into spring |
| 66east | Ignis -Ignis-Nishikawa Takanori |  play_arrow | Takanori Nishikawa’s new song becomes an anime theme song |
| 67east | ヨフケノパレエド9Lana |  play_arrow | 9Lana's bewitching dance tune |
| 68east | ActionAKASAKI |  play_arrow | AKASAKI's 20th single, a dance tune that portrays the impulses of adolescence |
| 69east | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song depicts graduation and departure |
| 70east | Fashion Killa♡Aee! group |  play_arrow | A pop tune that symbolizes the album’s concept |
| 71east | Dreaming Prima DonnaCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Introduction of CUTIE STREET’s new song |
| 72east | TriggerClariS |  play_arrow | ClariS’s new song: a fast-paced track filled with determination and resolve |
| 73east | Sorry for being so straightforward.DRAW♡ME |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with gratitude for the support |
| 74east | FINALEFANTASTICS |  play_arrow | FANTASTICS' new song, a resolve to keep challenging |
| 75east | Because I’m still growing.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | FRUITS ZIPPER's growth support song |
| 76east | We’re foreverKOGYARU |  play_arrow | Introducing Kogyaru Graduation Songs |
| 77east | LILMATICLIL LEAGUE |  play_arrow | LIL LEAGUE’s new song “LILMATIC” is a fusion of classical music and hip-hop. |
| 78east | I love you explosivelyM!LK |  play_arrow | Explosively Loving You: The Ultimate Love Song |
| 79east | HIROYUKIMasato Hayashi |  play_arrow | Facing the past and moving forward |
| 80east | Be bluePenthouse |  play_arrow | Penthouse releases the Ekiden theme song for streaming |
| 81east | They’re sandals.SKE48 |  play_arrow | First time as center in SKE48’s new single, feeling the summer vibe |
| 82east | Me.exeSOTA HANAMURA |  play_arrow | SOTA HANAMURA launches with a debut track set in a dark universe |
| 83east | STPR on STAGESTPR Creators |  play_arrow | STPR Creators’ new song expresses hope and bonds |
| 84east | one secondSixTONES |  play_arrow | SixTONES announces the 2026 Olympic support song |
| 85east | STARSSnow Man |  play_arrow | A hopeful cheer song performed by Snow Man |
| 86east | EVERUVERworld |  play_arrow | The fiery message of challenge and victory depicted by UVERworld |
| 87east | This very dayUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s new song supports graduates |
| 88east | This is just fine!WEST. |  play_arrow | Release of WEST.'s new cheering song |
| 89east | DARK GAMEmuque |  play_arrow | A rock band with an aggressive, hip-hop-based sound |
| 90east | FLIP FLAPchanmina |  play_arrow | CHANMINA sings with the theme of flip-flopping. |
| 91east | Catherinenatori |  play_arrow | Natori’s new dance tune |
| 92east | I don’t need it.Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s new song expresses contradictory emotions |
| 93east | RemedyNanatsukaze |  play_arrow | An emotionally resonant song by Nanatsukaze brimming with transparency |
| 94east | MadderYorushika |  play_arrow | A movie theme song inspired by Fujimura’s poetry |
| 95east | of liferokudenashi |  play_arrow | A piano ballad that delicately portrays everyday happiness |
| 96east | ENDROLLKawakami Yohei [Alexandros]×SennaRin | ![ENDROLLKawakami Yohei [Alexandros]×SennaRin](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rnbohJ1xS1s/default.jpg) play_arrow | A song collaborated on by Yohei Kawakami and SennaRin, used as an insert song in a Gundam movie |
| 97east | KΛLEIDOSCAPEHaruno |  play_arrow | Haruno's video game theme song works |
| 98east | It’s all because everything is so cute.Sakurai Yui |  play_arrow | Yui Sakurai expresses the fun of makeup and fashion in her solo song |
| 99east | villainKamiyama Yagi |  play_arrow | Introducing the allure of Kamiya Yagi’s exciting new song |
| 100east | It’s your fault.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Indie rock that realistically depicts a couple’s quarrel |
| 101east | KotonohacantabileALKALOID |  play_arrow | ALKALOID’s new song, a track portraying the struggle of sharing on social media |
| 102east | Cherry Blossom Bloom DeclarationAile The Shota |  play_arrow | Aile The Shota Reconstructs New Jack Swing in His Latest Work |
| 103east | #KISSYOUBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | BUDDiiS energizes your morning with #KISSYOU |
| 104east | CloseCIRRA |  play_arrow | CIRRA's romantic ballad track is now available for streaming |
| 105east | 5TELLAFLOW |  play_arrow | Gundam theme songs by FLOW |
| 106east | InochikezuriGero |  play_arrow | Gero passionately sings the theme song for a drama |
| 107east | The Structure of the WorldGuiano |  play_arrow | Guiano’s new work expresses a struggle with life |
| 108east | Planetary CityHALVES |  play_arrow | HALVES's new song is futuristic and dreamy |
| 109east | THE ABYSSHyde |  play_arrow | HYDE's new ballad expresses a world of stillness. |
| 110east | Fxxk High SchoolIFE |  play_arrow | IFE's new rap album: an ambitious work that sublimates loneliness and frustration. |
| 111east | The Moon’s Elbow feat. MarcinIchika Nito |  play_arrow | Guitarist Ichika Nito’s new album is making waves |
| 112east | BANQUET BANGMAZZEL |  play_arrow | MAZZEL’s new song is a track themed around a banquet. |
| 113east | TOGE TOGEMON7A |  play_arrow | A high school singer makes their major debut |
| 114east | anemoneNovelbright |  play_arrow | Novelbright's wistful winter ballad |
| 115east | TOKYO DRIFTONE OR EIGHT |  play_arrow | A high-velocity anthem from ONE OR EIGHT |
| 116east | Pure (feat. Eriko Hashimoto)PAS TASTA |  play_arrow | PAS TASTA’s new song is the anime’s ending theme |
| 117east | Mornin’26PUNPEE |  play_arrow | Take a new step with PUNPEE's new song |
| 118east | CIRCESennaRin |  play_arrow | SennaRin’s new song selected as an insert song for a Gundam film |
| 119east | Voice TraceSoala |  play_arrow | A delicate vocal song that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 120east | Ex-Otogibanashiryo (supercell) & tsukimi yachiyo (hayami saori) |  play_arrow | Theme song of Super Princess Kaguya: a fusion of Japanese tradition and digital |
| 121east | Hontosumika |  play_arrow | sumika will perform the theme song for the Doraemon movie |
| 122east | THE FUSIONØMI |  play_arrow | New song by the vocalist of ØMIJ SOUL BROTHERS |
| 123east | Medianochezutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | ZUTOMAYO's lead single |
| 124east | Love it so muchnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A bright pop song by Naniwa Danshi |
| 125east | Love Charm Songren |  play_arrow | A ballad that delivers profound feelings to the other person through song |
| 126east | The spirit of harmonyKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s new song. The themes are the Japanese spirit and mutual help. |
| 127east | Rose-colored Moonfantomu shiitaa |  play_arrow | Phantom Theta’s new song features a rich variety of sounds and dramatic flair |
| 128east | WinnerNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s new song depicts the loneliness of the victor |
| 129east | An unknown spreadsHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A Gakuen Idolmaster song by Iyowa |
| 130east | AnnyeonghaseyoChiba Yūki |  play_arrow | Yuki Chiba’s new song, a collaboration with a Korean producer |
| 131east | Life-size love letternatsuiro matsuri |  play_arrow | Matsuri Natsuiro expresses her feelings of love through a HoneyWorks rock song |
| 132east | Get naked.Ōhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s first single at age 30 |
| 133east | STARTING OVEROmoru Poruka |  play_arrow | Polka’s new song portrays endings and hope |
| 134east | ENDROLLKawakami Yohei |  play_arrow | A fragility-themed song used as an insert song in a Gundam movie |
| 135east | School zoneBungei Tengoku |  play_arrow | A school zone brimming with nostalgia |
| 136east | I want someone to tell me, “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”Kakizaki Yūta |  play_arrow | An emotional pop tune that captures the anxieties and bittersweetness of love |
| 137east | Nemophila feat. yamaAkiyama Kiiro |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Akiyama Kiro and yama |
| 138east | zinniaMahiru |  play_arrow | Mahiru’s Ballad of Love and Resolve |
| 139east | I’m Choco♡chou tokimeki sendenbu |  play_arrow | A song that conveys feelings by fully becoming chocolate |
| 140east | Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu |  play_arrow | A hope-filled cheer song that’s the spring new single from Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu |
| 141east | GARANDOSuzuki Konomi |  play_arrow | The rock number “GARANDO” sung by Konomi Suzuki |