[February 2026] Latest J‑Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!

AgainNEW!Mr.Children

Mr.Children「Again」Lyric Video

“Again,” which is also included on the March 2026 album Birth Cry, is a track written specifically as the theme song for the drama Reboot.

The rich, weighty band sound—bolstered by piano and strings—really hits you in the chest.

Its lyrics, depicting the resolve to start walking forward again despite carrying one’s wounds, will likely give courage to anyone facing difficult circumstances.

A powerful rock tune where a clear light of hope shines through its earnest resonance.

phantom worldNEW!V.W.P

[Original MV] Illusory World / V.W.P #30

Released by the virtual artist group V.W.P in January 2026, this work drew attention as it was selected as the opening theme for the anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Genshin Seisen Arc.

The song, produced by Mikito-P and others, stands out with a sense of speed befitting the start of a story and a dramatic progression that gets the listener’s heart racing.

It’s also included on the album Hanten, released in the same month, and seems to showcase a deepening of the group’s expressive range.

It’s an emotional rock number, with powerful vocals that cross the boundary between reality and fiction and strike straight to the heart.

End rollNEW!yama

yama『End roll』　Lyric Video

Marking the fifth anniversary of their debut, this work was created around the theme of confronting one’s roots.

“End roll,” sung by yama, is a single released in January 2026 and serves as a lead track ahead of the concept EP “C.U.T” coming in March.

Produced by GeG of Hentai Shinshi Club, the song features a refined track that opens with a beautiful piano melody.

The lyrics carefully portray the emotional fluctuations of everyday life, evoking the texture of ordinary moments.

Offering a departure from the previously fast-paced image, its urban, mature sound is part of its appeal.

It’s a great listen for slow evening hours or when you want time alone to think.

Shoot for the moonNEW!Hoshimachi Suisei

Shoot for the Moon / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

Suisey Hoshimachi, whose overwhelming vocal prowess captivates listeners, delivers a high-octane rock tune brimming with a sense of speed.

As the title suggests, it conveys the power to pull the trigger without hesitation toward a far-off goal, riding on an addictive melody crafted by the Nanahoshi Orchestra.

This single was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Midnight Heart Tune,” which began airing in January 2026.

Its passionate message, cheering on those striving for their dreams, meshes perfectly with the show’s worldview.

The coupling track includes a remix of a song that represents her origins, a welcome touch that lets you feel her journey.

It’s an energetic anthem that gives you courage when you want to take on a challenge but can’t quite take that final step.

Song of dawnNEW!jo0ji

jo0ji “Yoake no Uta” Music Video | TV Anime Jujutsu Kaisen “The Shibuya Incident: Culling Game Part 1” Ending Theme

Singer-songwriter jo0ji, who works at a fishing port in Tottori Prefecture.

Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 and released digitally in January 2026, Yoake no Uta features a memorable melody that blends warmth with bittersweet sorrow, as if standing alongside the story’s harrowing turning points.

Its message—imbued with a prayer that morning will surely come even on nights when you feel crushed by guilt and regret—resonates beyond the anime’s world, touching the hearts of those of us who struggle through our days.

With depthful arrangements by Ayatake Ezaki of WONK and others, the track is delicate yet exudes a quiet strength, and its sound hits you right in the chest.

Koto no HaNEW!tuki.

tuki. 'Kotonoha' Official Audio

Singer-songwriter tuki., who rose to fame with the smash hit Ban Sankka and draws attention for a mysterious presence that keeps her face hidden, has released the single Kotonoha on January 6, 2026, written as the theme song for the drama It’s Not a Mistake, He’s My Husband.

In a departure from her previous high-velocity image, this delicate mid-tempo track carefully depicts how words take time to take root in the heart.

Its message—acknowledging the fragility of language yet still wishing for the other person’s future—mirrors the emotional turbulence of the characters in the story.

With a clear, translucent sound reminiscent of the artwork by wataboku, the song will gently accompany anyone feeling uncertain about their relationship with someone important.

BABYNEW!YOASOBI

YOASOBI「BABY」Official Music Video

This song was specially written as the ending theme for the TV anime “For You in Full Blossom.” Released for streaming in January 2026, the work was created under YOASOBI’s signature concept of “turning novels into music,” based on the original short story “My Dear……” by Yasuko Aoki.

The lyrics delicately portray an unspoken love, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a love song that gently accompanies wavering emotions, with a melody that holds both heartache and warmth in perfect balance.