Cute masterpieces of J‑Pop: recommended popular songs

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Mameshiba no Taigun “Re-Step” MUSIC VIDEO

This work is a self-homage to the debut song by the idol group Mameshiba no Taigun.

Released in November 2025 to coincide with their best-of album NO BEAN, NO BARK, it features lyrics by Kuro-chan and music by Hi-yunk, tracing the path of moving forward despite setbacks and inner conflicts.

Set to a dance-rock sound, its powerful message conveys a sense of growth and resolve.

It’s an inspiring pop tune that gives a push to everyone who keeps taking on challenges.

Researching CHU CHU CHU!KAWAII LAB.

Researching CHU CHU CHU!

This is a special unit collaboration track featuring four groups from KAWAII LAB., the idol project produced by ASOBISYSTEM.

Released for streaming in December 2025, the song centers on the question “What is cute?” and carries a message that affirms the very process of trial and error.

The lyrics are sprinkled with motifs that evoke each group’s signature songs—FRUITS ZIPPER, CANDY TUNE, SWEET STEADY, and CUTIE STREET—offering a panoramic view of the project’s current state.

It is included on the album KAWAII LAB.

BEST ALBUM, released in February 2026.

Goosey-peepyHatsuboshi Gakuen

Goosey-peepy

This electropop track is bursting with fun: toy-box-like chiptune sounds and a thrilling, high-velocity beat.

It’s the second solo song by Yume Hanami, a student of Hatsuboshi Academy from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released for streaming in November 2025.

Her signature innocent, high-energy vocals spark an exciting sense of being whisked away on a near-future adventure.

The upbeat lyrics, which find joy even in the unknown, give you a boost of energy.

It’s a full-power number.

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

[MV] FRUITS ZIPPER - My Cutest Part

FRUITS ZIPPER’s signature song that racked up 800 million views on TikTok and captured Gen Z’s hearts.

It was released digitally in April 2022 and later came out as their first CD single in nine editions in September the following year.

This track celebrates embracing your own cuteness and the joy of being noticed by someone you like.

With a dazzling brass-infused sound and irresistibly sweet, pure vocals, it’s a feel-good tune.

Perfect for boosting your self-esteem or showing your charm to someone you’re interested in.

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Vivanaji/Noa & Eto [Colorful Peach]

It’s a song that clears your heart like the sky after the rain! Sung by Noa and Eto, members of the popular streaming group Colorful Peach.

The theme is hope—like sunshine breaking through a rainy heart.

Its uplifting message boosts self-esteem and gives listeners a gentle push forward.

Why not ride its light, skippable rhythm and blow away that foggy mood?

Uniyakanatsuiro matsuri

[Original Song] Uunyaka [hololive/Natsuiro Matsuri/Kairiki Bear]

This track, released for streaming in November 2025 by Natsuiro Matsuri, a first-generation Hololive member, is an electronic pop song written and composed by Kairiki Bear.

The lyrics portray a love that intertwines a desire for affection with possessiveness, creating a world that feels a touch dangerous beneath its cuteness.

The rapid-fire, high-tempo melody pairs perfectly with Matsuri’s bright vocals, resulting in an addictive quality that makes you want to move just by listening.

It’s a number packed with both pop appeal and a dark charm.

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=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 18th single, “Tokubechu, Shite / Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman,” is a cute love song in which the singer pleads with the one she loves: “Please love me even more than you do now.” It captures a maiden’s heart that finds ordinary words of love unsatisfying and longs for a special kiss, all set to a pop melody.

Released in February 2025, the music video surpassed 5 million views nine days after it dropped.

The visuals—featuring red-themed costumes and sets—have resonated with Gen Z.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express your feelings of love with all your might or lean into an ultra-cute vibe.