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

Shrimp♡Buddy LOVENEW!shiritsu ebisu chūgaku

[MV] Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku “Ebi♡Buddy LOVE”

Under the concept of “eternally in junior high,” the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku has cultivated its own culture as a long-term project.

“Ebi♡Buddy LOVE,” their 16th single set for release in April 2026, is a euphoric pop tune with a catchy melody that lingers in your ears.

The song centers on the importance of loving yourself just as you are, and its message, paired with the members’ radiant vocals, will brighten your heart.

It’s recommended for anyone about to take a first step into a new environment.

layersNEW!yuzu

Yuzu "Layers" MUSIC VIDEO

This song was created to accompany the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Produced as NHK’s 15th Anniversary Earthquake Remembrance Song, it is included on the album “Kokone,” released in March 2026.

Its expansive sound—layered voices, strings, and the resonance of piano—moves the heart.

This solemn ballad sound gently embraces emotions such as the pain of loss and the hope that looks toward the future.

When you want to quietly face memories of the past or think of someone dear to you, please give it a listen.

Different / No / That’s not rightNEW!Daichi Yamamoto, MIKADO, NENE

Daichi Yamamoto, MIKADO, NENE – Different (Official Audio)

An electrifying collaboration track where three rappers with distinct sensibilities and backgrounds intersect.

Released in March 2026, this song is the official collaborative piece planned as an original track for the POP YOURS hip-hop festival held in April.

The appeal lies in how Daichi Yamamoto, MIKADO, and NENE each clash their individuality head-on.

Rather than smoothing things out, they deliberately keep their differences intact while riding an addictive trap beat—and it’s undeniably cool.

Give it a listen when you want to clear a foggy mood or fire yourself up.

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Yorushika – Kai (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a musical duo that paints a unique world with literary storytelling and a translucent singing voice.

Centered on the theme of an answer to anger, this song is the track that closes out the latter part of the album “Second Person,” released in March 2026.

Without quoting from literature, it expresses emotion and the will to move forward in their own words.

The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and breath-inflected vocal work create a resonant finish.

Give it a careful listen when you’re in an introspective mood.

Give it everything you’ve got!NEW!FRUITS ZIPPER

Give it everything you’ve got!

This is the track that gives you a burst of energy to head into tomorrow.

Released in March 2026 by the idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, it was chosen as the 2026 theme song for MBS’s professional baseball broadcasts, “MBS Baseball Park.” The exhilarating, high-velocity sound crafted with the involvement of RYOJI from Ketsumeishi is enough to set your heart ablaze just by listening.

It’s perfect not only for watching sports games, but also for moments when you want to fire yourself up—like studying or working.

A thrilling dance tune that makes you want to whirl your towel and go wild.