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

Saved! You really saved me—seriously, thanks a lot!NEW!risaitaruzu

Recitals – “[What a Relief] That saved me! Seriously, thank you!” [Official Music Video]

Recitals is a three-member unit formed by members of Tokai On Air, the popular YouTuber group based in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.

Released with its music video on December 31, 2025, this work marks a highly anticipated comeback roughly three and a half years after their 2022 single “888 Months ~Summer Gone Too Far~.” The playful lyrics penned by Ace, paired with an ensemble featuring fiercely distorted guitar sounds, seize the listener’s heart and refuse to let go.

It’s a fast-paced rock tune marked by a striking development that feels like a triumphant cry of liberation from dire straits.

Perfect for moments when you want to laugh off everyday stress or get hyped without overthinking.

Diary of a MagicianNEW!Rosu

Diary of a Magician

Singer-songwriter Ros, who is primarily active on social media and has garnered overwhelming support from younger audiences—amassing over 100 million total views on YouTube—continues to rise in prominence.

The track “Diary of a Magician,” released digitally in January 2026, was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime The Witch of Champignon.

In addition to the dark aesthetic that has defined Ros’s work so far, the song beautifully blends a gentle, story-driven sensitivity with a dreamlike atmosphere.

Ros wrote and composed the piece, while the arrangement was handled by the creator Vomit 100 Times.

Its bittersweet yet warm melody and embracing vocals offer a comforting presence for a weary heart.

It’s a deeply resonant number that sublimates motifs like witches and solitude into something strikingly beautiful.

PrayerNEW!Fujikawa Chiai

Prayer / Chiai Fujikawa — TV anime “Eating a Living by Death Game.” Ending theme

Singer-songwriter Chiai Fujikawa, who weaves sharp words out of everyday struggles.

Released digitally in January 2026, this work was written as the ending theme for the TV anime “Eating Off the Death Game.” Composed by Seima Kondo of Elements Garden, its music video—shot in Sweden—also drew attention.

The lyrics, which sing of the will to keep moving forward by the light of a small hope even when good, evil, and what’s right become indistinct, quietly nestle close to the listener’s heart.

Even when you feel a senselessness that seems beyond prayer, it may give you the courage to take a step forward.

It’s a ballad meant to be savored on a quiet night, and it’s set to be included on the album “Three-Meter Radius,” releasing in March 2026.

Lovely!!NEW!rikon densetsu

Divorce Legend – Lovely!! (Official Music Video)

A two-piece band consisting of vocalist Ayumu Matsuda and guitarist Jun Beppu, Rikon Densetsu delivers a number overflowing with bittersweet emotion.

Set to a city pop–tinged sound where sparkle and shadow coexist, it portrays complex feelings like lingering attachment and possessiveness toward someone who seems about to slip away.

The dramatic world woven by words like “twilight” and “long night” tightens your chest before you know it.

Written as the ending theme for the TV anime High School! Kimengumi airing from January 2026, the track was released digitally ahead of the broadcast that same month.

Their uniquely nostalgic-yet-new groove, evoking the “temperature of the night,” is sure to gently nestle up to the listener’s heart.

Perfect for unwinding at the end of the day or as BGM for a nighttime drive—give it a listen.

ERASENEW!THE ORAL CIGARETTES

THE ORAL CIGARETTES “ERASE” Music Video (TV anime “Hell Teacher Nūbē” Cour 2 Opening Theme)

THE ORAL CIGARETTES are a four-piece rock band known for their distinctive dark worldview and explosive live performances.

Their single “ERASE,” released digitally in January 2026, was written as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Hell Teacher Nūbē.

The serious lyrics, which tie into the anime’s story, stir listeners’ emotions alongside an urgent, tight-knit ensemble.

The music video, released on the day of distribution, also drew attention for featuring veteran artists TOSHI-LOW and MAH in special-effects makeup as demons.

It’s a powerful rock tune that gives you a push when you want to break through the status quo.

PurikyukyuNEW!CUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Purikyukyu”

CUTIE STREET is an idol group that brings “KAWAII” to the world.

Released in January 2026, this track is a pop number themed around a youth classic: purikura (photo booths).

Produced by YUPPA, the song features an addictive rhythm and glittering sound that make you feel excited just by listening.

When it was first performed at the tour finale in October 2025, it drew a huge response, and it truly symbolizes the momentum of the group, who won the Best New Artist Award at the 67th Japan Record Awards.

It’s perfect for fun moments with friends or when you want to hype up a karaoke session.

The catchy choreography is also a hot topic, so be sure to check it out along with the music video.

PROVANTNEW!SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Jean-Ken Johnny & TAKUMA

PROVANT

Hiroyuki Sawano, who has created music for numerous visual works and enjoys overwhelming support as a composer for film and TV, presents this track from his project SawanoHiroyuki[nZk].

Released early in January 2026 as the opening theme for the TV anime Fate/strange Fake, it features guest vocals by Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION and TAKUMA of 10-FEET, whose voices—leaders in the rock scene—clash with fierce intensity.

Sawano’s signature grand-scale sound and driving beats instantly raise the listener’s excitement.

It’s an energetic, uplifting tune that pushes you forward when you need to focus and give it your all at a decisive moment.