Japanese music industry highlights new releases for late October

The fourth week of October features several notable music releases in Japan, many of which carry moonlight or seasonal themes suitable for the autumn season.

Naniwa Danshi is set to release their 11th single, ‘Moonlit’, on October 21. The track serves as the theme song for the film ‘Uruwashii Yo no Tsuki’, starring Shunsuke Michieda. Additionally, the dance and vocal group MAZZEL will release their 5th single, ‘Touch’, on the same day.

In the category of female artists, aiko will release her 17th full-length album, ‘Saigo ni Atsui Hibi wo Kuruwashikishi Omoi de’, on October 21. The album includes various tie-up songs for anime and television dramas.

Furthermore, the duo Rikon Densetsu is scheduled to release their major debut album, ‘First Kiss’, on October 21. The group, which previously won the 17th CD Shop Award, includes several tracks used in television dramas and commercial advertisements.