Trending Music [January 2025]

Something like “happy”Sabasusutā

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!

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

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.

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Snake

Like fresh buds sprouting in spring, this song by Yorushika portrays the desire for knowledge and the joy of growth.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Chi.: About the Movement of the Earth,” it expresses human curiosity through the image of a snake awakening from hibernation and exploring the outside world.

n-buna’s delicate composition and suis’s crystalline vocals weave a beautiful melody that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s a recommended track for those who want their intellectual curiosity piqued or are ready to take a step into a new world.

The highest level of heartŌbuchi Nonoka

Nonoka Obuchi “Supreme Heart” (Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Enon Kawatani) [Official Audio]

The new song sung by Nonoka Obuchi is gaining attention as the theme song for a TV anime.

The track, produced by Enon Kawatani, is said to capture a pop and cute vibe with a gentle strength.

It features edgy sounds and a catchy melody that perfectly match the anime’s world.

The single is set to be released in February 2025.

It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who enjoys pop music.

Why not enjoy Obuchi’s transparent, airy vocals along with the lyrics brimming with fantasy elements?

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Takanori Iwata – Distant Look (Official Music Video)

Created as an adult love song, Takanori Iwata’s new track features a sophisticated melody and emotionally rich lyrics, highlighted by soulful, funky elements that make it especially appealing.

It portrays the subtle distance, anticipation, and anxiety found in romantic relationships, making it a perfect fit for those who’ve experienced mature love.

Set for release in February 2025, this work showcases Iwata’s musical maturity and romantic side—definitely worth a listen.