[May 2026] The latest J-Pop releases. Check out the hottest new tracks!

INVADERNEW!IMP.

IMP. – INVADER (Official Music Video)

An aggressive dance tune that draws you into a near-futuristic world and electronic sound.

It’s the fifth single by the idol group IMP., released in April 2026.

The exhilarating, cosmic sound evokes a sense of vastness and transports you out of the everyday.

The lyrics, which convey a will to move forward, are also compelling.

A stylish number that lets you revel in overwhelming power.

HarmonyNEW!A-ko

Ako – Harmony: MUSIC VIDEO

Released in April 2026, “Harmony” is a song written as the ending theme for the anime “Kiriō Fan Club.” It’s included on the album “lovely moments,” released in May of the same year.

With whispery vocals and a simple band ensemble, it delicately portrays the unstable feelings of young love from school days.

It gives you the sense of witnessing a fleeting moment that exists only here and now.

Please take in the fragility and preciousness of youth.

StardustNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Stardust

A song by Official HIGE DANDism written as the theme for the TBS Sunday drama “GIFT,” which began airing in April 2026.

Created in response to the drama’s themes of conflict, renewal, and the bonds between companions, it carries a warm message that evokes hope beyond setbacks.

It’s a reassuring number that gives a push to people living earnestly day by day and to those who keep moving forward even as they run into obstacles.

SilbekikotoNEW!sajou no hana

sajou no hana/Shirubeki Koto - Music Video -

The pure thrill of stepping into a new world is woven into a beautiful melody.

This piece by sajou no hana was written as the ending theme for the TV anime “The Princess Knight Is a Barbarian’s Bride,” which began airing in April 2026.

The vocalist, Sana, penned the lyrics, aligning with the protagonist’s feelings while layering in her own candid emotions.

The transparent vocals blend perfectly with a sound that pairs exotic tones with a pop sensibility.

As you listen, you’ll feel the courage to leap out from your own small, private world into the wider one beyond.

levitationNEW!Kitanitatsuya

levitation

Released in April 2026, this work was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE.” Its worldview—depicting a profound sense of loneliness and a fervent desire to float just a little above the crushing weight of reality—closely mirrors the anime’s story.

Experience for yourself the distinctive atmosphere created by the dark, alternative ensemble and its catchy melodies.

We on FireNEW!&TEAM

&TEAM ‘We on Fire’ Official MV

Bursting with dynamism, this track is a number packed with the passion of the multinational boy group, &TEAM.

It serves as the title song of their album “We on Fire,” released in April 2026, and was produced in conjunction with HYBE’s original story “DARK MOON.” Infused with dance-pop elements, its exhilarating arrangement is sure to ignite listeners’ spirits.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to dash toward a new challenge or switch gears and spend your time actively.

BELIEVERSNEW!ASH DA HERO

[TV Anime “Wistoria: Wand and Sword” Season 2 Opening Theme] BELIEVERS / ASH DA HERO #Wistoria #Wistoria #ASHDAHERO

The single “BELIEVERS,” released on May 27, 2026, has been chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime “Wistoria: Wand and Sword.” The lyrics, infused with a strong will to move forward despite weakness and doubt, serve both as a cheer for the story’s protagonists and as an empowering message that pushes listeners onward.

It’s a rock tune with a high-tempo, exhilarating ensemble that stirs the emotions.