Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]

Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy

Run, SAKAMOTO – RUN SAKAMOTO RUN – Opening theme to SAKAMOTO DAYS

It’s a rock number with an overwhelming presence.

“Hashire SAKAMOTO,” produced by Vaundy, will be released in January 2025 and has been selected as the opening theme for the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.

It features a heavy bassline and distorted guitar sound, delivering an intensely energetic soar.

The lyrics convey the strength to face any hardship.

It’s a power song that fuels you with the energy to live for tomorrow!

Shooting starWANDS

Detective Conan New Creditless Ending | WANDS “Shooting star” “DETECTIVE CONAN” New Ending Movie (2025)

WANDS’s new song is a track that evokes a sparkle like a shooting star.

The lyrics, as if making a wish upon the night sky, really resonate.

I hear it’s been used as the ending theme for Detective Conan since January 2025, and it seems like a great match for the anime’s world.

This is the kind of song that might be perfect to listen to while gazing at the stars.

How about looking up at the sky with someone special and picturing the wishes in your heart? It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

365WATWING

WATWING「365」Music Video

An energetic, catchy song that cheers on people striving for their dreams.

Released by WATWING in December 2024, this track was selected as the official theme song for the high school basketball tournament “SoftBank Winter Cup 2024.” With its powerful beat and uplifting message, it resonates deeply, celebrating the joy of moving into the future with your friends while staying true to yourself.

It’s perfect for those moments when you feel ready to keep taking on new challenges.

WonderlandYo-Sea

Wonderland

A heartwarming winter song where Yo-Sea’s gentle vocals layer over a mellow track.

Streaming starts on December 24, 2024—Christmas Eve.

With romantic lyrics and delicate vocal work, it tenderly colors special moments with someone you love.

The refined musicality, featuring accomplished producers like Matt Cab, is another highlight.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on long winter nights, nestled close to your partner.

Why not give it a spin?

KAMIYAGURAZIPANG OPERA

ZIPANG OPERA – KAMIYAGURA (Official Music Video)

This track features a driving, exhilarating melody and powerful lyrics that showcase ZIPANG OPERA’s appeal to the fullest.

You can feel the resolve and determination of adventurers who borrow the power of the gods to carve out the future.

Set for release in January 2025 as the theme song for the NFT trading card game “KAMIYAGURA,” it blends seamlessly with the game’s world.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to start a new challenge or need the courage to face difficulties.

It’s a tune that’s sure to lift your spirits every time you listen!

pyramid[Alexandros]

Kinjito

[Alexandros]’s Kinjitō (Pyramid) was selected as the theme song for the TV drama Private Banker.

Set in the financial industry serving the wealthy, it’s a perfect fit for a story that portrays the protagonist’s fierce challenges and growth.

Its powerful rock sound and lyrics are infused with the determination to keep moving forward even on a difficult journey.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who wants to keep facing forward and moving on, even after tasting defeat.

sense of painamazarashi

TV Anime “Blue Exorcist: The End of Night Arc” OP Movie | amazarashi “Pain Perception”

The new song from amazarashi is a powerful track that portrays both pain and hope.

Its profound lyrics and distinctive melody line resonate deeply.

The piece has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Exorcist: The End of the Night Arc, airing from January 2025.

Amazarashi has previously collaborated with many anime works, including Tokyo Ghoul √A and My Hero Academia.

Known for lyrics that delve into the human psyche and offer insights into society, their music is recommended for those who want their deepest emotions stirred.