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[April 2026] Trending songs: A roundup of the hottest, viral tracks right now

In Japan’s music scene—centered on J-pop—different songs and artists emerge each season.

The landscape changes rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up with what’s trending.

Still, there are times—like at karaoke or in conversation—when you might wish you knew the songs that are buzzing.

In this article, we introduce the latest popular Japanese tracks.

Alongside songs by leading artists driving the J-pop scene, we’ve also picked out theme songs from dramas and films, as well as tracks from buzzworthy newcomers.

Enjoy the current trends in music!

Trending Songs (191–200)

LAVALAVANumber_i

Number_i – LAVALAVA (Official Visualizer)
LAVALAVANumber_i

Included as an additional track on the album “No.Ⅱ (Deluxe)” released in December 2025, this song is a driving tune that blends the exhilarating feel of a nighttime highway with a sweet, bittersweet melody.

Against a backdrop of urban bustle and the suffocation of everyday life, the lyrics depict warm moments with a cherished person in the passenger seat, resonating as a true-to-life love song.

A romantic pop number with cityscapes you can almost see.

KISSIMP.

IMP. – KISS (Official Music Video)
KISSIMP.

IMP., an idol group under TOBE.

Released in November 2025, “KISS” was pre-released as the lead track from their second album, MAGenter.

It’s a mysterious love song where secrets and true feelings intersect, featuring striking lyrics that portray an unstoppable surge of emotion.

With a modern sound emphasizing the low end and an arrangement that makes deft use of space, it balances danger and sensuality.

A stylish dance number wrapped in a dark, alluring mood.

My respectNogizaka 46

Released in January 2026 as the lead track from the album “My respect,” this song vividly captures where the group stands as they enter a new chapter.

Its warm lyrics, filled with respect for others, convey a firm resolve to step into the future while honoring the path they’ve walked.

The hope-filled ensemble adds color to the beginning of a new season.

It’s a refreshing pop tune that gives a gentle push to anyone ready to take on a challenge.

Hypnosisyūri

[MV] Hypnosis / Yuuri [Zenless Zone Zero]
Hypnosisyūri

This is a digital single released in November 2025 by Yuuri, who boasts 7 million followers on TikTok.

Created as the image song for Lucia, a popular character from the China-born action RPG Zenless Zone Zero, the track was written, composed, and arranged by ATOLS, known as a Vocaloid producer.

The electronically driven production and airy melodies craft a unique atmosphere that seems to waver between dream and reality.

The lyrics, which depict a journey into the realms of sleep and the unconscious, merge with Yuuri’s distinctive “gacha voice,” resulting in a sound that is both fantastical and mysterious.

It’s a recommended number not only for game enthusiasts but also for fans of cutting-edge sounds rooted in the Vocaloid scene.

Trendy Songs (201–210)

Jupiter feat. Koshi InabaFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama, a singer-songwriter who has released numerous classic songs and commands an overwhelming presence as an actor, has released this work, which began streaming in December 2025.

It is a grand love ballad written as the theme song for the film “Last Man -FIRST LOVE-,” in which he stars.

With lyrics by Koshi Inaba of B’z and composition/arrangement by Fukuyama, the track blends the powerful vocals of these two rock vocalists with the resonance of an orchestra, evoking a moving finale befitting the film’s story.

Commissioned in January 2025 and produced thereafter, it’s a song imbued with a strong desire to protect a loved one—one to savor slowly during the winter season.

GaiaSiip

Siip – Gaia (Official Lyric Video)
GaiaSiip

Siip, a creator shrouded in mystery, delivers a genre-defying sound where organic instrumentation and electronics blend seamlessly.

The sonic world, infused with a mythic atmosphere, is breathtaking—its ritualistic weight and cinematic beauty pull the listener powerfully into an extraordinary realm.

Released on December 24, 2025 as the title track of the 5th Anniversary Box, this work marks a monumental return for the artist, breaking roughly four years of silence since the debut album “Siip.” The feverish enthusiasm is evident, with the limited edition selling out immediately.

It offers deep immersion—perfect for nights when you want to sink into music alone.

With a scale that feels timeless and resonant, this is a track you should experience right now.

Venus beltaimyon

Aimyon – Venus Belt [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Venus beltaimyon

A love song where fragility and heartache intertwine, inspired by the “Belt of Venus,” a pale pink band of light that appears opposite the sun just before sunrise and just after sunset.

Sung in a gentle, conversational tone, it evokes past encounters, lingering traces of memory, and asks, “Why are you returning now?” The lyrics’ world, which uses the beauty of natural phenomena as metaphor, shines with Aimyon’s uniquely delicate sensibility.

It’s a track we especially recommend to those who have experienced a breakup or who find themselves remembering someone while gazing at the twilight sky.