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

favorite songNEW!fumino

favorite song

After making her mark on the audition project “No No Girls,” singer-songwriter Fumino has finally kicked off her full-scale career.

Her debut track, “favorite song,” released for streaming in January 2026, drew attention as the first project produced under NO LABEL ARTISTS, the label led by Chanmina.

Its brisk pop-rock sound, driven by ringing electric guitars, is one of the charms that highlights her steadfast vocals.

Still fresh in our memory is her live performance on Nippon TV’s “Shuichi.” The fact that the song was offered by Chanmina as a “gift” makes its backstory all the more wonderful.

Packed with down-to-earth messages, the lyrics feel like a gentle push for anyone taking a new step forward.

It’s a fresh, vitamin-charged song that fills you with energy just by listening.

Japan’s art history: O-bo-e-ma-SHOW!NEW!Juufuuutei Raden

[Original Song] Japan’s Art History ♪ O-bo-e-ma-SHOW! [Jufuutei Raden #ReGLOSS]

Raden Juufutei, who has a deep love for traditional performing arts and fine art and works as a member of the VTuber group ReGLOSS.

Released in December 2025, this work is a unique mnemonic song that lets you enjoyably learn Japanese art history to a rhythm.

Set to a sprightly melody crafted by singer-songwriter Bocchi Boromaru, the barrage of art terms spanning from the Jomon period to the present is truly impressive.

With an overwhelming amount of information that could even help with test prep and lyrics filled with a passionate desire to carry culture into the future, it sparks listeners’ intellectual curiosity.

It’s an outstandingly entertaining pop tune that’s perfect not only as a study companion but also as an ideal gateway into the world of art.

guidepostNEW!Tokoyami Towa

Silve / Tokoyami Towa (official)

The new song by Tokoyami Towa, a VTuber from hololive, was produced as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Jack-of-All-Trades Who Was Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party,” airing in January 2026.

Blending a driving rock sound crafted by YOURNESS’s Shohei Koga with her powerful yet delicate vocals, it conveys a determination to push forward even in the face of adversity.

The single CD, set for release in March 2026, offers plenty to enjoy, including audio from her 2nd live concert held at Ariake Arena.

While aligning with the anime’s world, the message also connects with the trajectory of her own career, gently encouraging those ready to take on new challenges.

It’s an emotional rock tune where urgency and hope coexist.

Cipher CipherNEW!Hanazawa Kana

Kana Hanazawa “Cipher Cipher” Music Video

Voice actress Kana Hanazawa, who continues to captivate many fans with her translucent vocal timbre and exceptional acting, has released the single “Cipher Cipher,” which began early streaming on January 9, 2026.

The track was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime MATO Seihei no Slave 2.

Written and composed by Shizuku from Polkadot Stingray, the song is a thrilling rock number that fuses razor-sharp sonics with a sense of speed.

Its lyrics, sprinkled with self-observation and introspective perspectives like a cipher, pair with recurring phrases to create an intensely addictive pull.

With the two-man live “Pol-Kana Battle” also on the horizon, it’s a hotly talked-about track you’ll want to cue up when it’s time to go all out.

Funky Spice feat. TOMOONEW!BREIMEN

BREIMEN “Funky Spice feat. TOMOO” Official Music Video (TV Anime “High School! Kimengumi” Opening Theme) #BREIMEN #HighSchoolKimengumi

BREIMEN are a five-piece band that effortlessly cross genres with rock-solid musicianship.

Featuring TOMOO as a guest, this track is an exceptionally happy dance tune where funky grooves intertwine with airy vocals.

Its worldview—likening standout individuality to a spice—is exhilarating, and you can’t help but feel the kind of energy that makes you want to move.

Released in January 2026, the song also made waves as the opening theme for the TV anime “High School! Kimengumi.” The chemistry created by these two long-time allies of ten years is brimming with power to blow away a gloomy mood.

When you want a jolt in your daily life or a night of pure, no-questions-asked fun, turn up the volume and dive in.

L and RNEW!ME:I

ME:I (Mi-Ai) ⊹ 'L and R'

Formed through an audition program and drawing buzz for their high-level performance, the girl group ME:I delivers this track, released in January 2026, which was chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime “Anyway, I’m Going to Fall in Love.” The emotive sound, crafted to resonate with the feelings held by the story’s characters, is beautifully complemented by each member’s expressive vocals.

The delicate portrayal of romance—likened to the left and right channels of a pair of earphones—will likely strike a chord with anyone who knows the exhilaration and bittersweetness of sharing music with someone special.

It’s a heartwarming love song, seamlessly linked with the anime’s worldview, that you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to in the small moments of everyday life.

Mirror, mirrorNEW!Saitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Mirror, Mirror [Recording Movie]

It’s a song that makes you want to face your own heart.

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, known for creating many masterpieces like “Utautai no Ballad,” released this track in January 2026.

It was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Okome no Onna: National Tax Agency Materials Investigation Division, Zakkoku Office.” This marks his first time handling a theme song for a drama starring Nanako Matsushima since “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” making it a much-talked-about project.

The sound carries elements of rock and folk rock, with probing, introspective phrases resonating throughout.

Its powerful message—that even in tough times you must never let go of your convictions—will likely resonate deeply with those of us living today.

When you’re feeling uncertain yet want to look ahead and search for a ray of light, listening to this song will surely give you strength.