[February 2026] Latest J‑Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!

I’m being down to earth.NEW!Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma(Snow Man)

Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma “We’re Doing Earth” Music Video

The fiery intro that evokes a Super Sentai hero theme song instantly gets you pumped! This collaboration between Ryota Miyadate and Daisuke Sakuma of Snow Man is included on the album “Onko Chishin,” released in November 2025.

The music video dropped in January 2026 and became a hot topic.

Set to a catchy sound crafted by Kenichi Maeyamada, it boldly sings of love and gratitude for the Earth.

While it has a comedic touch, it also carries messages about the environment and manners, giving you that straighten-your-back feeling.

It’s a perfect cheer-up anthem for energizing your mornings.

Legend of DreamsNEW!Tokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga / Dream Legend

This is the number that opens the cover album “COVERS,” released in January 2026.

The original is a song by Stardust Revue, released in 1984 and also well known as a Calpis commercial song.

There’s a story that Tokunaga, shocked by Kaname Nemoto’s voice coming from the TV, ran out to buy the record—making this work something of a starting point for him.

It’s one of the great Japanese songs that gently gives a push to those setting off toward their dreams.

FOREVER BLUENEW!TAGRIGHT

FOREVER BLUE

TAGRIGHT is a boys group formed through a project spearheaded by Tomoki Nishiyama and Daisuke Maeda.

Their pre-debut single, FOREVER BLUE, released on January 7, 2026, is an impressive track defined by its exhilarating pop-rock sound.

With Tomoki Nishiyama participating in both lyrics and composition, the song’s lyrics portray a resolve to move forward while holding onto “blue emotions” like anxiety and restlessness—words that are sure to stir the listener’s heart.

The release ties in with their performance on NTV’s Shuichi and their first showcase on the day of release.

It feels like a cheering anthem that will give courage to those who have just started chasing their dreams.

A high-energy track that boldly declares the beginning of the group’s history.

Mental RentalNEW!murasaki ima

Murasaki Ima – Mental Rental (Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Shiin with a distinctive husky voice has been gaining support mainly on social media.

Mental Rental, which began streaming in January 2026, is a track whose addictive rhythm and wordplay leave a powerful impression.

Written specifically as the ending theme for the first cour of the anime Scum of the Brave, the song depicts facing oneself and searching for identity.

It’s a pop tune that will likely resonate deeply with those who feel out of place in modern society.

lulu.NEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「lulu.」Official Music Video

As the first release heralding the start of Phase 3, this song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was released in January 2026.

It was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

With a brisk rhythm that opens the door to the story, the chorus unfolds into a majestic sound that feels like your field of vision suddenly widens, powerfully evoking a long journey and emotions passed down through time.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at the start of a new season or when you want to center your heart.

By the side on a moonlit nightNEW!Uru

[Official] Uru “By Your Side on a Moonlit Night” — Theme song for the film “The Guardian of the Camphor Tree”

Singer Uru, who continues to captivate listeners with her deep vocals and ethereal presence.

Her 17th single, “Katawara nite Tsukiyo,” released in January 2026, was written as the theme song for the film “Kusunoki no Bannin,” based on a novel by Keigo Higashino.

The lyrics and composition were handled by Iyori Shimizu of back number, and the blend of a melody that nestles into a quiet night with vocals that seep into the heart is striking.

This song, which scoops up feelings that can’t be put into words, feels perfect for nights spent alone or moments when you’re thinking of someone special.

The Story of UsNEW!milet

milet 'The Story of Us' MUSIC VIDEO (TV anime 'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End' Season 2 Ending Theme)

Written specifically as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” this song is a moving number that resonates with the series’ grand world-building.

Arranged by Evan Call, who also handles the score, its cinematic blend of piano and strings highlights milet’s warm, embracing vocals.

The lyrics, themed around a long journey and memories, evoke a quiet sense of hope.

It’s recommended not only for fans of the anime but also for anyone looking to spend a calm, unhurried moment.