Trending Music [January 2025]

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riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]

Riria.’s songs are characterized by lyrics themed around love and promises, paired with gentle melodies.

This work is featured as the first track on the album “Kiseki” and was also selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “My Happy Marriage.” Released on January 15, 2025, the album contains 17 tracks in total, including this one.

Many of the songs resonate with young listeners by touching on themes like romance, heartbreak, and self-expression, drawing strong empathy.

Portraying deep love along with the comfort and growth found within it, this piece is perfect for times when you want to spend happy moments with someone special.

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Wa-Suta (WASUTA) “World Standard”

Wasshoi’s new song carries a message of embracing diverse values while cherishing your true self.

In a rapidly changing world, it conveys a stance of redefining what “standard” means and pursuing their own identity.

Scheduled for release in February 2025, the track celebrates the 10th anniversary of their debut.

The music video leaves a strong impression with the members dancing on sets inspired by locations around the world.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to keep moving forward without fearing change.

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TV Anime “Takao Ameku’s Diagnostic Mystery Casebook” Ending Movie | The Gospellers “will be fine feat. Anly”

This is a warm, heartfelt song performed by The Gospellers! It’s used as an anime ending theme, so it also deepens the lingering emotions of the story.

With the collaboration of Anly, the piece gains a fresh charm.

The six-part harmony resonates beautifully, and the gentle vocals that nestle close to the listener are especially memorable.

It’s been available for streaming since January 2, 2025, so be sure to check it out! You’ll definitely want to listen to it with someone special.

It’s a track that can lift you up when you’re tired or in need of encouragement.

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[MV] Jasmine LOVE / Silent Rhapsody (2025.1.7 Release)

This is a bittersweet love song by a four-member men’s group from Shizuoka, singing about feelings of love that seem within reach but remain just out of grasp.

The memorable melody and lyrics gently resonate with listeners, deftly expressing the delicate distances and emotional fluctuations of romance.

This track is the title song of their third single, set for release in January 2025, and the music video features the members taking on full-fledged choreography.

Shot in Thailand, the MV captivates with refreshing visuals centered on white and blue tones.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone struggling with love or wanting to revisit the bittersweetness of romance.

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Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

Southern All Stars’ new song is themed around cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring’s arrival.

Set to a breezy sound that evokes the gentle spring wind, it layers hope onto the fragile yet beautiful sakura blossoms.

Released as a digital-only lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track was announced on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a timing believed to reflect sentiments for the disaster-affected areas.

With a finish that conveys the seasonality of spring and the sensibility of Japan, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the arrival of a new season.

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Sabasister – “Happy Nante” Music Video

Crafted by Sabasister, this song celebrates the importance of finding happiness in everyday life.

With its positive message and upbeat melody, it’s a perfect fit for the start of the New Year.

Set for digital release on January 1, 2025, it’s also tied in with au’s New Year commercial.

This track is recommended for people leading busy lives or those who tend to overlook small joys.

Listen at the beginning of a new year and let it lift your spirits!

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Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

The emotionally resonant song by Macaroni Empitsu has been selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Blue Box.

Its lyrics, themed around unrequited love and bittersweet romance, beautifully capture the ache and warmth of youth.

The emotional rock sound and vocalist Hattori’s expressive singing fit the series’ world perfectly.

Released as a digital single on January 3, 2025, the track will resonate not only with anime fans but also with anyone struggling with love.

It’s a song I recommend listening to alone on a quiet night.