Trending Music [December 2024]

SunYorushika

Yorushika – Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika’s new song is a gem written as the theme for the film “Shoutai” (Identity).

n-buna’s poetic lyrics and suis’s crystalline vocals weave a breathtaking world.

Through natural motifs like butterflies, the sun, deserts, and the sea, the song questions the fragility of life and the meaning of human existence.

Released in November 2024, it also drew attention for its music video, a collaboration with art director Tetsuya Nagato.

Seamlessly fused with the film’s atmosphere, the track is perfect for quiet nights or reflective moments.

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Nogizaka46 “Footbridge”

This song by Nogizaka46 is a moving piece themed around life’s choices and taking a step toward the future.

Through the image of a protagonist hesitating over whether to cross a pedestrian bridge in the season of cold, withering winds, it portrays the wavering emotions that accompany decisions.

Katsuhiko Sugiyama’s melody and Yasushi Akimoto’s lyrics blend beautifully, resulting in a delicate and touching work.

Released on December 11, 2024, the track features Sakura Endo as center, and among fans it’s been discussed as a possible answer song to “Kikkake.” It’s a perfect song for those standing at a crossroads in life or considering a new challenge.

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Nogizaka46: Objecting to the Theory of Relativity

This song, very characteristic of Nogizaka46, is a fresh work that fuses the urgency of romance with concepts from physics.

Through the theory of relativity, it conveys the intensity of being in love.

The lyric “I want to see you faster than light” is filled with aching yearning.

It’s included on their 37th single, Footbridge, releasing on December 11, with 5th-gen member Hina Okamoto serving as center for the first time.

The music video is out as well, so be sure to check it out! Since this piece portrays romantic feelings from a scientific perspective, it’s recommended both for people who love physics and for those who want to savor pure romantic emotion.

Stop that nightTeranishi Yūma

Yuma Teranishi “Stop That Night” Official Music Video

This is a song by Yuma Teranishi that portrays a bittersweet love.

It’s a ballad that reflects on a special night now past, resonating with regret over a lost love and a hope for reunion.

Released as a digital single in November 2024, it was used as the theme song for the BS Fuji drama “Kazuhiro Teranishi Mystery: SPELL – Revenge of the Green Monkey.” Teranishi wrote the lyrics, composed, and arranged the piece himself, infusing it with a message that respects diverse forms of love.

It’s a recommended track for those who feel the end of a romance or who want to look back on memories with someone special.

tomorrowNoda Megumi

Manami Noda – Tomorrow (Official Music Video) [Thursday Theater: Theme Song of “My Treasure”]

Written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “My Treasure,” Emi Noda’s new track is a moving ballad that delicately portrays the pain and inner struggles of life.

Carried by beautiful piano and violin melodies, her crystal-clear vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics capture lingering attachment to unfulfilled dreams, regret, and the courage to take a step toward tomorrow, harmonizing perfectly with the drama’s worldview.

Released digitally on October 31, 2024, this work marks Noda’s first theme song for a prime-time serial drama.

It’s a highly recommended song for those standing at a crossroads in life or hoping to move forward with their heads held high.

TATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)Katori Shingo

Shingo Katori “TATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)” Official Audio

Set against the bustle and solitude of the city, this work is imbued with a fervent longing for true love.

It is a crystallization of Shingo Katori’s long-nurtured passion and his special collaboration with Akina Nakamori.

Incorporating jazz and funk, the arrangement shines even brighter through the performance of SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS, creating a fresh worldview distinct from the original track.

Featured on the album “Circus Funk,” this piece is drawing attention as a song that brings a new breeze to the music scene.

In an era where emotions tend to feel diluted, it awakens deep empathy and stands as a powerful work that stirs the heart.

In particular, it will resonate with those who wish to cherish their own convictions and passion.

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Drama “Talentless Hawk (Muno no Taka)” Theme Song “Starting Today, For Now” by Zarame [Kanji/Romaji/English Lyrics]

A heartwarming song themed around self-affirmation and moving forward has been born.

Zarame’s distinctive vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

The track celebrates cherishing your true self and the beauty of taking one step at a time.

Released on November 8, 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “The Incompetent Hawk.” As Zarame’s first drama theme song, this work is likely to bring her talent to an even wider audience.

It’s a perfect song for anyone looking to face themselves and take a new step forward.