Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]

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TV anime 'Medalist' PV 3rd trailer | Ending theme: Neguse. 'My Dress'

Neguse’s “Atashi no Dress” is a cheer song for people chasing their dreams, set in the world of figure skating.

With its exhilarating sound, rhythmic rhymes, and uplifting, high-energy melody, it’s crafted as an upbeat anthem.

The track has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist airing from January 2025, and is scheduled to be released as a single on March 5.

It conveys the passion and struggles of protagonists striving toward their dreams, making it a song that gives listeners courage and hope.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

Non’s “Haruyo Ukete Tatsu” is a youth-powered anthem celebrating the arrival of spring.

With lyrics written by Non herself, it’s said to be a fan favorite at her live shows.

The song’s theme is an encouraging message for those taking a new step forward with spring—packed with energetic vibes that blow away everyday stagnation and channel youthful passion.

Released digitally in January 2025, it’s also making waves with its music video.

Non looks incredibly cool dressed as a member of a student band! It’s the perfect track to kick off spring and give you a push.

Highly recommended for anyone about to start a new chapter in life.

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NE-CHU-SHOW / Bocchi Boromaru (Music Video) | TV Anime “Baban Babamban Vampire” Ending Theme

Spun by Bocchi Boromaru, this song channels the burning ache of longing into a pop-infused melody.

Feverish infatuation and dizzying emotions intertwine exquisitely with breezy guitars and a lively beat.

Selected as the ending theme for the anime “Baban Baban Ban Ban Vampire,” it was released in January 2025.

With a bittersweet afterglow that evokes the end of summer and the exhilarating lift of being in love, it beautifully captures both the sour and the sweet of romance.

Perfect for those who want to relive youthful love—or for anyone currently tangled up in it.

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[MV] Heartfelt Love Fireworks / Mafumafu

Mafumafu’s emotionally stirring song portrays a fleeting yet beautiful love, like fireworks blossoming in the summer night sky.

Images of two people side by side in the twilight and scenes wrapped in the bustle of a festival come vividly to life.

Released in July 2024 as the song for an Amazon Prime Video commercial, it also drew attention for the ad featuring Yo Oizumi and Sumire Uesaka.

Included on the album “Sekaishoku Universe,” the track has earned high praise from fans.

It’s a song that sinks even deeper into the heart when listened to at summer’s end, heightening its sense of wistfulness and nostalgia.

With Mafumafu’s clear, translucent vocals, it’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in memories of youth.

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Flowers

It’s a song whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.

Surprise-released in December 2024, this refreshing up-tempo track blends acoustic guitar tones with digital sounds, painting a gentle, flower-inspired world alongside warm vocals.

It was created to further expand on the world of the album “Zukan.” Highly recommended when you want to feel positive.

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"Twilight" [Ribu × Eve]

It’s a perfect song for an anime world that描くの境界—fits the boundary between life and death.

Released in January 2025, it was used as the ending theme for the anime “TASOKARE HOTEL.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Eve, and Rib’s cool vocals accentuate the song’s transience.

The protagonist’s ongoing journey of self-discovery is reflected in the lyrics, resonating deeply with listeners.

It also drew attention as an advance single from the album “Ratimeria.”

You’re unfair, you know.riria.

riria. / Sneaky You. [Music Video]

This song poignantly expresses the feelings of unrequited love.

Released in December 2024, it is also included on the album “Kiseki,” out in January 2025.

With a clear, airy vocal that paints wintry Christmas scenes, the track features a warm arrangement incorporating piano and strings.

The lyrics convey pure emotions toward a one-sided crush, something teens in particular are likely to relate to.

It’s a perfect winter song for elevating a romantic mood.