[2026] Fast-Rising Music: A Roundup of Trending Songs

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[Limited Time] Smartphone RPG "Fate/Grand Order" Final Chapter Theme Song "Clock" Music Video (Short Ver.)

Artist Maaya Sakamoto, who celebrates the 30th anniversary of her debut in 2025.

Released digitally on December 28, 2025, this medium-tempo track was written as the theme song for the final chapter of the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order.

Sakamoto herself wrote the lyrics and composed the music; its dramatic sound, enriched with strings, beautifully colors the story’s climax.

The lyrics, infused with “hope for the future,” are sure to resonate deeply with fans who have shared this long journey.

It’s a moving song, perfectly suited to mark a milestone in the series.

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Iolite – Eve Music Video

A song by Eve, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon and set for digital release in October 2025.

Its title is the name of a mineral that means “a stone that shows the way,” and it was created from Eve’s desire—having been familiar with Pokémon since childhood—to deliver music that accompanies the protagonists on their journey.

It portrays the courage to step into questions without clear answers and the sense of solidarity with friends, overflowing with a warmth like a light that illuminates the first step into the unknown.

The soundscape opens up all at once in the chorus, as if the sky were clearing.

It’s a track we hope will be heard by anyone trying to take on something new.

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Aimyon – Venus Belt [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by Aimyon inspired by the faint pink band of light that appears on the opposite side of the sky just before sunrise and just after sunset.

Released in October 2025, it poignantly sings of lingering traces of past memories and emotions.

Its warm band sound delicately captures a wavering state of mind.

If you want to empathize with a bittersweet love, give it a listen—it’s sure to slip gently into your heart.

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Naniwa Danshi – Gira Gira Summer [Official Music Video]

A dazzling, sun-bright summer anthem has arrived! This track was pre-released as a digital single in June 2025.

Its choreography, which blends summery vibes with disco, is a major highlight, showcasing high-energy dance perfectly suited for midsummer in both the intro and the chorus.

The song has also been featured in a ROUND1 commercial and is slated to be included on the album “BON BON VOYAGE,” set for release in July.

It’s perfect for hyping things up at the beach with friends or as the soundtrack to your summer memories!

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DISH// – Rice [Official Video]

This song by DISH//, the band fronted by Takumi Kitamura, spins everyday, unassuming happiness found in daily life into music.

As the title suggests, through the familiar theme of “meals,” it portrays the preciousness of time spent with loved ones and moments of caring for yourself.

Life has its ups and downs—there are times when we reflect on the meaning of happiness, and there are ordinary feelings like simply getting hungry.

That down-to-earth message is sure to resonate with many listeners.

Released digitally in October 2025, the track features lyrics by Takumi Kitamura and composition by To-i Tachibana, Daichi Izumi, and others.

Give it a listen when you’re tired or need a moment to unwind.

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Reol – “Portrait of a Maiden” Music Video

This song, included on the album “Bijigaku” releasing in January 2026, was pre-released in December 2025.

Framed as an homage to 80s idol pop, the track features arrangement by Shin Sakiura.

Its dual nature is captivating: beneath the glittering synths lurk a sense of danger and a hint of poison.

Savor the nuanced emotional expression that lies beneath its pop sheen.

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M!LK – Aono Oto (Official Music Video)

Haven’t you ever felt a flicker of youth you thought was long gone suddenly start to shine again? This song is a high-energy number carrying M!LK’s warm message that “youth can come back as many times as you want.” It was featured as the theme for the Sea Breeze commercial starring member Hayato Sano and was released in July 2025.

Its fresh, lively arrangement is instantly refreshing.

Give it a listen, and it might become the never-ending soundtrack of youth that accompanies your everyday life.