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

Canaria feat. Ryoko ShinoharaNEW!Suzuki 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.

The air feels so fresh next to you.NEW!HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha

The Air Tastes Better Beside You / HoneyWorks feat. Kotoha (Ending theme of the TV anime “The Daily Life of the 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer”) [Music Video]

HoneyWorks, a creator unit that rose to fame on video-sharing platforms, enjoys immense popularity.

Featuring Kotoha from Haconiiwa Lily, “The Air Beside You Tastes So Sweet” is a heartwarming track that portrays the joy and sense of security found in everyday life with someone precious.

Released in January 2026 as the ending theme for the anime “The Daily Life of a 29-Year-Old Single Mid-Level Adventurer,” the song wraps the lingering emotions of the show in Kotoha’s clear, transparent vocals.

Beyond its sweetness, the lyrics convey a determination to share the journey and protect one another—something that surely resonates deeply with many listeners.

It’s a perfect song for taking a breather at the end of the day or for anyone seeking a moment of peace.

tenk(e)i feat. Hakushi HasegawaNEW!pasokon ongaku kurabu

Pasocom Music Club − tenk(e)i feat. Hakushi Hasegawa

Released for streaming in January 2026, “tenk(e)i feat.

Hakushi Hasegawa” drew major attention for featuring Hakushi Hasegawa, known for their protean vocals.

This eagerly awaited reunion—the first since the acclaimed 2019 track “hikari”—came at a milestone moment, the group’s 10th anniversary.

Over a track where house-driven beats and techno textures fuse with precision, a complex yet comfortable melody springs to life.

Balancing drive with a certain emotional pull, the song is a perfect fit not only for late-night dance floors but also for those solitary moments when you want to sink deeply into sound.

The world has ended.NEW!Yuuri

The world has ended.

Singer-songwriter Yuuri continues to captivate countless listeners with his powerful vocals and relatable lyrics.

His single “The World Has Ended,” released digitally on January 14, 2026, has been drawing attention as it was written as the theme song for the drama “Reunion ~Silent Truth~.” Its message—depicting an unwavering conviction that you matter more than anything else, even at the very end of the world—overflows with a profound love that stirs the listener’s heart.

With a medium-tempo rock sound of grand scale and emotionally charged vocals that feel just right, it’s a track everyone who wants to protect someone dear should hear.

Speak of the Devil feat. MasatoNEW!Survive Said The Prophet

Speak of the Devil feat. Masato / Music Video | Survive Said The Prophet

Survive Said The Prophet is a rock band that earns wide support with a broad musical palette centered on loud rock.

Released digitally on January 17, 2026, this track drew major attention for featuring coldrain’s Masato as a guest.

With one of the most massive sounds in the band’s history, the explosive shouts traded between Yosh and Masato create a development that shakes the listener to the core.

The song was produced as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime Fire Force Season 3, and it carries a heartfelt message that digs into the story’s core.

You can feel the strong will to overcome conflict and pain.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when you need to fire yourself up or stoke that burning passion.

Since when, exactly?NEW!Hatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Gakuen “Since When on Earth” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Ittai itsukara)

A song from the training simulation game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” Produced as a solo track for Temari Tsukimura, this emotional number sings of confronting one’s own weakness and past, and resolving to take a new step forward.

Singer-songwriter Chippoke Ohashi handled both lyrics and composition, crafting striking, heartfelt wording and a bittersweet yet powerful melody.

It’s a courageous song we hope everyone who wants to change their present—and themselves—will listen to.

PERSONALNEW!joōbachi

『PERSONAL』Official MV

“PERSONAL,” written as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime Hell’s Paradise, is striking for being crafted with the image of a “lullaby” that envelops characters who confront a harsh fate.

Its melody and vocals, which evoke calm even amid intensity, draw you deeply into the world of the story.

Original creator Yuji Kaku has also highly praised its expressive power.

It’s a track that combines gentleness and strength, easing the tautness of everyday life.