[March 2026] The latest J-pop releases. Check out the buzzworthy new tracks!

Super grateful with a smileNEW!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu

Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu / “With a Smile, Super Thanks” Music Video

The idol group Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu is gaining momentum as their recognition grows both in Japan and abroad.

The song included on their album Tokimeki Egao, released in March 2026, became hugely popular, even hitting No.

1 on the Oricon daily chart.

Marking the milestone of their 10th anniversary year, this track sings about their journey so far and their feelings for the fans who’ve supported them.

With its bright, upbeat melody and plenty of call-and-response parts, it’s guaranteed to get crowds hyped at karaoke with friends or at live shows.

Its euphoric sound lifts your spirits—an ideal pop tune for when you’re feeling down or need a little extra push.

Poisoning by a deleterious drugNEW!＝LOVE

Poisoning by a deleterious drug

=LOVE is a voice-actor idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

This work, the title track of their 20th single, also drew attention for featuring a double center with Iori Noguchi and Maika Sasaki.

The lyrics liken dependence and addiction in love to poison and medicine.

Some listeners may see themselves in the aching intensity of that longing.

When you find yourself falling into a sweet yet dangerous love, we recommend immersing yourself and listening to it alone.

First Love Is a Guaranteed Loss! feat. Marinai Arisu (CV: Reina Ueda)NEW!HONEY WORKS

First Love Is a Guaranteed Loss! feat. Marin Ariisu (CV: Reina Ueda) / HoneyWorks

HoneyWorks is a creator unit that continues to express the thrill of youth through music.

“First Love Is a Guaranteed Loss!” is a single released in February 2026.

Produced as a character song for the new series of the Confession Executive Committee, it depicts a responsible class president falling in love.

Reina Ueda, voicing Marin Ari, delivers a delicate performance that conveys a love destined to lose—an emotion that defies logic.

With its catchy, feel-good band sound, this track is a pop number quintessentially HoneyWorks, a group that has captivated many listeners and even won the JASRAC Silver Award in 2024 for “Kawaikute Gomen.” If you want to feel the bewilderment and exhilaration of the very moment you fall in love, this one’s irresistible.

Give it a listen!

ploverNEW!Yorushika

Yorushika – Chidori (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a rock band that has won popularity for lyrics with a literary message and songs that vividly evoke their worldview.

From the intro, the crisp, finely chopped guitar and the piercing power of the horn section leave a strong impression.

That light, hooky sound lingers in your ears alongside lyrics that weave themes of natural scenes like the wind and the raw sensation of being alive.

Featured near the end of their album “Second Person,” released in March 2026, this track is a poignant number whose story ties in with a novel of the same name.

It has a captivating quality that draws you in with its dramatic ensemble.

It’s a delicate pop tune that’s perfect for listeners who want to take their time pondering the story embedded in the lyrics.

Ten Billion Cravings for ApprovalNEW!Remioromen

Remioromen – 10 Billion Cravings for Approval [Lyric Video]

This song, with a distinctly SNS-era cynical theme, lyrically gives voice to the modern longing to be acknowledged.

Its delicate ensemble, including strings, creates a strong impact that pulls you into its world.

Remioromen, the rock band highly acclaimed for hits like Powder Snow, the insert song from the TV drama 1 Litre of Tears, have done it again.

This work is their first new ballad in 15 years, included on the best-of album SINGLES BEST+, released in March 2026 following their return to activity in December 2025.

It’s a modern number—with a message—that I’d recommend to anyone feeling worn out by worrying about others’ reactions in their relationships right now.