[April 2026] The latest releases in Japanese music. Check out the hottest new tracks!

MONSTERNEW!Aoi Eiru

Eir Aoi “MONSTER” Music Video (TV Anime ‘Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: 2nd-Year Arc, First Semester’ Opening Theme)

Eir Aoi continues to captivate the music scene with her overwhelming vocal prowess and presence.

Her song “MONSTER,” scheduled for CD release in April 2026, has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Year 2, First Semester.

The lyrics, which incisively delve into the work’s cold, tense atmosphere and the protagonist’s singular character—and which she penned herself—have also become a hot topic.

Its aggressive sound, infused with elements of digital rock, radiates a weight and sharpness befitting the dawn of a new chapter.

It’s a recommended track not only for fans of the anime, but also for times when you want to elevate your mood or draw courage from a powerful vocal performance.

HomeNEW!Ayumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – Home [Music Video]

Ayumu Imazu is a singer-songwriter who handles everything from writing and composing to choreography, and who is active globally thanks to his bilingual vocals and outstanding dance performances.

Co-written with MONJOE, this track features a warm, emotional sound that gently seeps into the heart, delicately depicting the inner wavering of someone searching for a place to belong in a new chapter of life.

Released in April 2026 as a lead single from the album “CLASSIC,” which is set to drop in May 2026, it’s a song that quietly stays by the side of anyone feeling unsettled in an unfamiliar environment and needing a moment to breathe.

A gentle pop tune that slowly brings out a deep sense of comfort from within.

Glitch*NEW!eill

Glitch*

Singer-songwriter eill, known for her rich expressive range and genre-defying musicality, continues to win support.

Released in April 2026, “Glitch*” was selected as the opening theme for the anime Petals of Reincarnation, which began airing the same month.

While rooted in R&B and pop, it incorporates electronic elements to create a sharp, danceable track.

It carries an uplifting message that affirms individuality and encourages discovering a new self—just the push you need when you’re feeling stuck.

With its urban, stylish melody and exhilarating sense of speed, it’s a thoroughly invigorating number.

Goron and DoronNEW!kocchi no kento

Goron and Doron / MV of This Side’s Ken and

Multitalented artist Kocchi no Kento, who captivates listeners with a unique pop sensibility and profound messaging.

This track expresses the vulnerabilities within the human psyche—such as fear of a bright future and the impulse to run away—set to a dark yet pop sound with playful wordplay.

Its cynical yet catchy melody creates a pleasantly memorable hook.

Released in April 2026, the song was written as the theme for the anime Dandelion, based on the original work by Hideaki Sorachi.

Portraying complex psychology, this piece gently accompanies those who struggle to stay positive in daily life or carry anxiety and doubt in their hearts—highly recommended.

The blueness has ceased.NEW!Nanatsukaze

Nanatsukaze – Youth is gone

A number by Nanatsukaze that earnestly depicts the bitterness after youth ends and the pain of growing into adulthood while still unformed.

It’s a track where the weighty words of nakotanmaru—who handles lyrics, composition, and vocals—blend with PIKASONIC’s electronic arrangement.

Released as a single in April 2026, this work deepens the world first explored in past pieces like “Harumeku.” A self-portrait that seems unable to adapt smoothly to society and feels a sense of stagnation is sung over a razor-sharp, contemporary beat.

Recommended for moments when you suddenly feel lonely in everyday life or on nights when you want to carefully face your emotions.

A piece you’ll want to fully immerse yourself in.

Are you ready yet?NEW!fantomu shiitaa

Phantom Theta “Ready or Not?” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Produced by Ado, the idol group Phantomθ released their track “Mō ii kai?” via streaming in April 2026, and it’s featured as the ending theme for the anime “It Seems the Strongest Profession Isn’t Hero or Sage, but Appraiser (Tentative), Right?”.

Beginning with a jazzy intro, the song unfolds a mysterious world like an endless game of hide-and-seek.

While the sound is bright and light on its feet, the structure—laced with subtly ominous echoes in the repeated phrases—is exquisite.

It’s a single packed with the terrifying yet beautiful charm of these artists who embrace retro horror.

For those who want to savor fairy tale–like fantasy with a dark aftertaste, this number will be irresistible.

NUMBERNEW!SUPER★DRAGON

[MV] SUPER★DRAGON / NUMBER

SUPER★DRAGON is an evolutional unit that captivates fans with a mixture style fusing diverse genres.

Their single released in April 2026 was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Ace of Diamond act II – Second Season -.

Members JEAN and TOMOYA contributed to the lyrics, and its bright, driving sound—sprinkled with the group’s own down-to-earth words—is a major draw.

It unfolds a youthful world view brimming with the feeling of carving out the future together with your teammates.

This track is sure to powerfully support those who work hard every day toward their goals, whether in club activities or at work.

It’s an energetic song you’ll want to listen to when you’re in the mood for a refreshing boost.