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

Canaria feat. Ryoko ShinoharaSuzuki Masayuki

Masayuki Suzuki feat. Ryoko Shinohara “Canaria” Music Video

After his work with Rats & Star, singer Masayuki Suzuki has continued to shine on the front lines for many years.

Released in January 2026, Canaria is a beautiful duet featuring Ryoko Shinohara.

Chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama Punch-Drunk Woman: XX Days Until Escape, the track features a heartrending melody by Ikimonogakari’s Yoshiki Mizuno and moving harmonies from the two vocalists.

The lyrics, which depict the feeling of breaking free from the rules that bind you, also resonate—making it a song that gives you courage when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

#KISSYOUBUDDiiS

BUDDiiS「#KISSYOU」Official Music Video

BUDDiiS is a dance and vocal group drawing attention for their “DIY” concept, where the members handle everything themselves—from songwriting and composition to choreography.

“#KISSYOU,” which was released as an advance digital single in January 2026 and serves as the lead track for their major-label debut album THIS IS BUDDiiS, released in February 2026, also made waves for featuring KEVIN’s participation in writing and composing.

Its sound, which blends cuteness with coolness, gives off an urban and stylish impression.

True to its theme of a “love song that makes you look forward to the morning,” it’s a recommended number to listen to when you want to reset gloomy feelings and kick-start your day with energy.

Pure (feat. Eriko Hashimoto)PAS TASTA

Pure (feat. Eriko Hashimoto)

PAS TASTA is a six-member unit that continues to evolve J-pop with a web-native production approach.

Their digital single “Pure,” released on January 28, 2026, is a much-talked-about track written as the ending theme for the TV anime Opposites You and Me.

Featuring Eriko Hashimoto on vocals, the song impressively fuses lyrics crafted through multiple readings of the original work with meticulously detailed sound.

Coupled with a jacket illustration depicting the anime’s protagonist, Suzuki, it’s a piece that will likely resonate with those who want to bask in the everyday warmth and lingering afterglow of youth the story carries.

A refreshing yet emotional pop tune that colors the world of the narrative.

CIRCESennaRin

CIRCE

Singer SennaRin, who has garnered popularity for her husky lower register and expressive power that conveys a strong core.

Released early in January 2026, this piece was selected as an insert song for the film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Circe.

The fusion of Hiroyuki Sawano’s score-like dynamism with her vocals creates a sound that vividly colors the film’s weighty worldview.

The bewitching lyrics—linked to the witch-evoking title—carry a mysterious allure that draws listeners in deeply.

Also included on the concept EP LOST and FOUND, released in February 2026, it’s a grand number that lets you experience the dramatic essence of a visual work.

Ex-Otogibanashiryo (supercell) & tsukimi yachiyo (hayami saori)

Ex-Otogibanashi

A song written by ryo (supercell) and voice actor Saori Hayami as the theme for the Netflix film “Ultra Princess Kaguya!” True to its world set in the neon-lit virtual space “Tsukuyomi,” it creates a soundscape that fuses traditional Japanese sentiment with futuristic digital sounds.

ryo’s signature, story-rich melodies intertwine with Hayami’s noble, clear vocals in character as Yachiyo Tsukimi, drawing listeners into a fantastical tale.

Released in January 2026, it’s ryo (supercell)’s first work under that name in about three years and nine months since the single “Takt.” It’s a track you’ll want to hear not only when lingering in the afterglow of the film, but also if you’re seeking a dramatic musical experience.