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

Graduation (feat. Shuto)NEW!hannya

Hannya / Graduation (feat. Shuto) / Official Music Video

Partings and new departures that come at life’s turning points.

Hannya’s new song “Sotsugyo” (“Graduation”) takes on this universal theme.

Released for streaming in February 2026, the track features Hiito, an artist based in Okinawa.

Over a calm, piano-centered beat, Hannya recounts past memories with restraint yet palpable heat.

It’s a reality—far from mere platitudes—that only he could portray after building his career since the 2004 album “Ohayo Nippon” and even headlining a successful Budokan show; it really hits home.

With Hiito’s gentle vocals added, the song leaves a bittersweet yet forward-looking afterglow.

Carrying all of the past and still striving to move on to the next stage, it feels like a quiet push on the back for anyone on that path.

Love ScabNEW!DECO*27

[MV] Love Scab / DECO*27 - Usada Pekora (official)

A highly addictive rock number where sweetness and pain intertwine.

The vocals are performed by Usada Pekora, a talent from hololive, and the track was released in February 2026.

The lyrics and composition are by DECO*27, known for creating numerous iconic songs.

Its late-night drop right after Valentine’s Day also became a major talking point.

With arrangement by Hayato Yamamoto, the sharp guitar sound and catchy melodic lines leave a strong impression.

The lyrics evoke unhealed wounds and lingering dependency in love—listeners troubled by romance may find themselves reflected in it.

It’s an uptempo tune you’ll want to replay over and over, with a cute vocal delivery and heart-wrenching emotional expression that truly hit home.

SingularityNEW!Vaundy

Singularity

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, whose multifaceted creative sensibility spans everything from songwriting and composition to video production, enjoys overwhelming support especially among younger generations.

His track “Singularity,” written as the official theme song for the exhibition “Tate Museum — YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World” at the National Art Center, Tokyo, was released simultaneously with the exhibition’s opening in February 2026.

With groovy guitar sounds, falsetto-laden vocals, and a brassy horn section, it’s a cool, irresistibly danceable gem that delivers both a sharp edge and an exhilarating uplift that stirs the listener’s senses.

Framing love for creation as a journey toward a “singularity,” this energetic number heightens the sense of anticipation before encountering art.

Medianochezutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO “Medianoche” MV (I wish it could stay midnight forever.)

A lead single by ZUTOMAYO that began streaming in January 2026.

Released ahead of their fourth full album, “Kata-modo,” which comes out in March of the same year, it instantly heightened fans’ anticipation.

The arrangement shines with a fusion of driving beats and a band sound.

Centered on the Spanish word for “midnight,” the lyrics portray the conflict between the self that skillfully navigates society and one’s true self.

It carries a powerful, ritualistic sense of reset for hearts worn down by daily life.

Give it a listen on nights when you feel a pressing sense of urgency, or during moments when you want to reexamine yourself.

EverydayNEW!Bialystocks

Everyday

Formed in 2019 following a live-score screening of the film Haruneko, Bialystocks are a duo whose cross-disciplinary work between film and music has drawn attention.

Written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Ramune Monkey, which has been airing since January 2026, this track was released digitally on February 12, 2026.

Having also handled the score, the multilayered melodies they craft add depth to the recurring scenes of everyday life and feel wonderfully soothing.

The lyrics, which capture those fleeting emotional shifts we feel in ordinary moments, are likely to gently resonate with people leading busy modern lives.

It’s a pop song that conveys a cinematic beauty from a group set to play the Nippon Budokan in the summer of 2026.