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

Rapper’s Flow Pt.2WILYWNKA

WILYWNKA – Rapper’s Flow Pt.2 (Prod. Lion Melo)

This is a single released by WILYWNKA in March 2026.

Reconstructing his 2018 debut track from a present-day perspective, it carries over the impulses of his early career while updating them with a refined flow and beat.

Riding a track produced by Lion Melo, the rapid-fire structure that traces his journey as a rapper and his ongoing self-renewal is seriously compelling.

The words he delivers from his current position—after years of gripping the mic on the scene and successfully pulling off a Zepp tour and Billboard shows—carry undeniable weight.

It’s a hip-hop number you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up.

FireWorkstsubaki fakutorī

Tsubaki Factory 'FireWorks' Promotion Edit

Hello! Project’s idol group Tsubaki Factory captivates audiences with their elegance and expressive power.

“FireWorks,” a track pre-released from their double A-side single coming out in June 2026, drew attention for its co-writing and composition by SHOCK EYE of Shonan no Kaze.

Centered on a theme of inner passion bursting forth, it stirs the heart just by listening.

Its hybrid arrangement—classic idol pop infused with rap and ad-libs—is another highlight.

Give it a listen when you’re ready to take on something new.

Invincible KingNEW!VΔLZ

[MV] #VΔLZ – Invincible King

VΔLZ is a unit formed by Tojiro Genzuki, Kei Nagao, and Haru Kaida from NIJISANJI.

Their original song was released via digital distribution in April 2026.

Created to commemorate their 6th anniversary, it’s an anniversary work.

The lyrics were written by Kaida and the composition by Genzuki, resulting in a track filled with the members’ feelings.

As the line goes, “Your mud-stained clothes are a crown that only you in the world possess,” it’s an uplifting message song that affirms impulse over logic.

With a playful pop-rock sound featuring a childlike call-and-response title and chants, it gives you energy.

It’s a recommended number for when you’re feeling down or want to get hyped with friends.

Back HomeKohjiya

Back Home

The wistful piano melody gently seeps into the heart.

Released in March 2026 by Kohjiya, a creator and rapper from Nagasaki Prefecture, this work is an introspective number that finds him pausing to look inward after rocketing to stardom following his victory on a 2024 audition show.

Over a mellow flow, he carefully expresses the loneliness that shadows success and his longing for a place to return to.

Created amid a string of high-profile achievements, including the album “KJ SEASON,” its quiet, subdued temperature stands out all the more.

Give it a listen when you want to take a brief breath in the midst of a busy day.

Get Up And DanceMAZZEL

MAZZEL / Get Up And Dance -Music Video-

Dance & vocal group MAZZEL’s “Get Up And Dance,” released in March 2026, is the lead track from their second album “Banquet,” which came out in April of the same year.

The original song is by the US funk band FREEDOM, and in Japan it was covered by Scha Dara Parr and became a hit.

Sampling this classic, the track is filled with a funky groove and a sense of euphoria.

The lyrics also carry a positive message—“stand up and dance”—naturally lifting the listener’s spirits.

Dance with STEEL BALL RUNKanno Yugo

Dance with STEEL BALL RUN

Composer Yugo Kanno, who has colored numerous visual works with his music and is also active as a film director and painter.

Released in March 2026, this track is a hybrid number created as the main theme for the anime Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Carrying the weight of a grand tale depicting a transcontinental race across America at the end of the 19th century, it conveys a dry, Western-like atmosphere and a driving sense of forward motion.

The thick, layered sound—featuring rap by Daisuke Hasegawa and multi-tracked choruses—cranks up the tension.

Immerse yourself fully in the world of the work.

Quick-and-easy makeupNEW!yūri

[MV] Slapdash Makeup / Yuuri [Original]

Yuri, who also enjoys immense popularity as a TikTok creator.

Released in March 2026, this work is an ambitious piece entirely handled by Sasuke Haraguchi, from lyric writing to mixing.

The catchy phrases and rhythms packed into its short length linger in your ears and make you want to move your body.

Using makeup as a metaphor, the theme of hiding one’s true feelings to navigate society is something many living today will relate to.

It’s a perfect track to refresh your mood during your commute to school or work.