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

Voice TraceSoala

Soala – Trajectory of Voice [Official Music Video]

It’s a work that tightens the chest with a poignant feeling: only the voice of the one you loved remains in your memory, and you keep searching for it forever.

Singer-songwriter Soala, who has garnered strong support especially among younger listeners, has surpassed 100 million total streams.

Released digitally in January 2026, Voice Trace has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Midnight Heart Tune.

Its melody carries shades of R&B, and her hallmark, a fragile, ephemeral vocal, leaves a lasting impression.

Even as it bears the pain of heartbreak, the song looks ahead—if you’ve had a similar experience, you may feel as though it’s telling your own story.

It’s a track you’ll want to savor alone on a quiet night.

HIROYUKIMasato Hayashi

Masato Hayashi – HIROYUKI [Official Music Video]

Masato Hayashi is a rapper from Hachioji, Tokyo, who previously performed under the name Pablo Blasta.

This work is a single released in January 2026, featuring lyrics by Masato Hayashi that blend his real-life experiences with humor over a beat composed by ineedmorebux.

You can feel a powerful sense of moving forward while confronting the past.

It’s perfect for those critical moments when you want a push on your back.

TriggerClariS

ClariS “Trigger” Lyric Video [Song Featured in the Pachinko/Pachislot “Lycoris Recoil”]

The music duo ClariS, who have captivated fans with numerous anime theme songs, has previously handled the opening theme for the TV anime Lycoris Recoil.

Their song Trigger, however, was produced as a track for the pachinko/pachislot version of the same series and was released in February 2026.

As the title suggests, using the motif of a “trigger,” the lyrics embody decisions that carve out the future and a strong will to change the world, powerfully pushing listeners forward alongside its exhilarating, fast-paced sound.

It’s an upbeat tune that can be called a symbol of their new lineup, and it even lends its name to their already-confirmed tour.

Give it a listen when you want to fire up a live crowd or motivate yourself!

one secondSixTONES

SixTONES – One Second [YouTube ver.]

SixTONES captivate viewers with each member’s expressive power and the group’s cohesive unity.

Released in January 2026 as Nippon TV’s “2026 Athlete Support Song,” this piece was created based on the real voices of athletes who have been steadily putting in the work for their moment of truth.

As a song that will color the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, its rock-tinged sound layered with their powerful vocals sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

The message, which validates all the time spent for a single moment of brilliance, is sure to give a strong push to anyone striving toward a dream.

Be sure to pay attention to the arrangement, where tension and exhilaration coexist.

CloseCIRRA

Close

CIRRA is a dance and vocal group born from the audition show “GalbaTo -GIRLS BATTLE AUDITION-,” drawing attention for their solid skills.

Released for streaming in January 2026, this track is a ballad that delicately portrays the ambiguous distance and frustrating tension of romance.

Its lyrics, which express the anxiety of being physically close yet unable to gain emotional certainty, tighten listeners’ chests.

Initially used as a judging assignment song on the same program, it has been newly recorded by the group and officially released.

It’s also slated to be included on their first EP, coming out in March 2026, so why not listen closely on a night when love weighs on your mind?