Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]
Creepy Nuts’ intoxicating new frontier “doppelgänger,” ONE OK ROCK’s sharp challenge to society “Puppets Can’t Control You,” and rising newcomer 310’s translucent “Perfect Day”…
The tracks released in January 2025 each resonate with our hearts from different angles as we navigate the present day.
From songs drawing buzz as film and drama themes to artists leaving a striking impression with their debut works, here are the gems released this month.
You’re sure to find a track that pierces your heart!
Playlist
| Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A dialogue with myself reflected in the mirror, a song of self-affirmation |
| 2east | Ushirojikanyūri |  play_arrow | A feeling wavering in the liminal space between time and identity... |
| 3east | We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE |  play_arrow | A bittersweet R&B song that recalls a past love |
| 4east | Shooting StarEast Of Eden |  play_arrow | A song of dreams and hope, a moving shooting star |
| 5east | cinemaaiko |  play_arrow | A song that captures moments of life like scenes from a movie |
| 6east | Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End |  play_arrow | It’s a song that portrays a bittersweet winter romance. indig… |
| 7east | Stardust EscapeInaba Manaka |  play_arrow | A wistful love song with a synth vibe |
| 8east | Magic Hour&TEAM |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age pop song where bittersweetness and strength coexist… |
| 9east | Rock never dies22/7 |  play_arrow | A lively, feel-good ro- that makes you want to sway your shoulders to the beat |
| 10east | Perfect Day310 (Sato) |  play_arrow | A song with a message about cherishing small happinesses |
| 11east | sonetACIDMAN |  play_arrow | A song that draws you into the world of rock ballads... |
| 12east | to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter AKASAKI sa... |
| 13east | CASANOVA POSSEAli |  play_arrow | A groove-filled theme song from Dr. STONE |
| 14east | Life is BeautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A message that depicts the struggle and beauty of living... |
| 15east | Life is beautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring piece that portrays the beauty of life and hope |
| 16east | CrescendoASTERISM |  play_arrow | Fusing heavy metal with a unique pop sensibility... |
| 17east | Dream Crumbs CakeAZKi |  play_arrow | AZKi’s heartbroken yandere song captivates with its beautiful darkness. |
| 18east | ElfAdo |  play_arrow | An emotionally moving theme song, with Ado’s singing resonating in the heart |
| 19east | SCOPEAimer |  play_arrow | The up-and-coming female artist, Aimer, ... |
| 20east | Beautiful worldAimer |  play_arrow | A moving song about pushing forward beyond the past in the rain |
| 21east | FrontiersAwich |  play_arrow | A powerful song that sings of challenges to the unknown and growth |
| 22east | whipB’z |  play_arrow | Depicting self-transcendence with energetic lyrics |
| 23east | ZenBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | A powerful depiction of a challenge that opens up new horizons... |
| 24east | Rolling StoneBREIMEN |  play_arrow | BREIMEN's new song is an impressive track. |
| 25east | nomineeCYNHN |  play_arrow | CYNHN's 'Nominee' is toward hope and the future... |
| 26east | doppelgängerCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | A song about self-discovery, a captivating piece that portrays multifacetedness. |
| 27east | TREASURE！DIALOGUE＋ |  play_arrow | A positive new song from DIALOGUE+ that cheers on growth |
| 28east | after allDUSTCELL |  play_arrow | Music with songs that resonate in the heart and profound philosophy |
| 29east | FUNKEYSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Get hyped with a light, funky track |
| 30east | FUNKEYSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE to release 11th anniversary single! |
| 31east | TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS |  play_arrow | An exciting track that ventures into the unknown |
| 32east | Sparkling MoonGANG PARADE |  play_arrow | Feeling great with electroswing! |
| 33east | sinnerGARNiDELiA |  play_arrow | A song woven with intense emotions and deep philosophy... |
| 34east | GIFTICEx |  play_arrow | Heartwarming with gentle Christmas songs |
| 35east | UtopiaICEx |  play_arrow | ICEx's “Eutopia” is a feeling toward dreams and ideals... |
| 36east | Make It CountINI |  play_arrow | A warm message that stays close to the listener’s heart... |
| 37east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice |  play_arrow | Cover of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic portrays warm friendship |
| 38east | Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A – |  play_arrow | A wistful winter love, the melody of snowflakes |
| 39east | 刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | LIL LEAGUE from EXIL… |
| 40east | We live falling in love with love.LIP×LIP |  play_arrow | Singing about that mysterious feeling of “falling in love with love”… |
| 41east | ReawakeRLiSA |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, powerful rock and moving |
| 42east | ReawakeR(feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA |  play_arrow | The new song by LiSA, the theme song for an anime, is now available for streaming. |
| 43east | YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A song that sets your heart on fire has been born! L’Ar… |
| 44east | If you’re going to quit, now’s the time.MOROHA |  play_arrow | Laying bare the struggles and resolve while pursuing a dream... |
| 45east | Lie Rai Lie RaiMYERA |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring song and a resolve to pursue one’s true self |
| 46east | Year NMili |  play_arrow | Sophisticated music and poetic lyrics |
| 47east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | "Darling" is a rock band, Mrs. G… |
| 48east | TEMARINinomae Ina’nis |  play_arrow | A song captivating for its fantastical atmosphere and deep emotional expression... |
| 49east | Puppets Can’t Control YouONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK’s powerful song that questions society |
| 50east | DALMATIANPEOPLE 1 |  play_arrow | It’s a song that sharply portrays the emptiness of modern society. P… |
| 51east | NonsensePenthouse |  play_arrow | A powerful challenge song by the City Soul Band |
| 52east | DebrisReoNa |  play_arrow | Game theme song, fiery soul and the power to live |
| 53east | SHINOBIREOL |  play_arrow | Reol’s “SHINOBI” is being released, inspired by the ruffian ninjas (ranpa). |
| 54east | SWITCHRyosuke Yamada |  play_arrow | Ryôsuke Yamada’s exotic new song |
| 55east | Terra BoySCANDAL |  play_arrow | This piece by the girls’ band SCANDAL… |
| 56east | TattooSHIROSE ft.WHITE JAM |  play_arrow | A secret bond of deep love expressed through tattoos |
| 57east | Self-revolutionSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s energetic new song “Jibun Kakumei” (My Own Revolution) |
| 58east | Are you looking at the horizon?STU48 |  play_arrow | An STU48 song that portrays the feelings of someone chasing their dream... |
| 59east | A heart on the verge of transformingSou |  play_arrow | A world of complex feelings of love painted by Sou’s singing voice |
| 60east | UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | This song is the ending theme for the anime Solo Leveling. |
| 61east | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Blue Box,” Interweaving Emotions |
| 62east | Uni:BirthUniteUp! |  play_arrow | A coined title that combines space and birth... |
| 63east | TAKE ACTIONVOLTACTION |  play_arrow | An energetic song that calls for courage and action |
| 64east | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, powerful hard rock with a heavy, stone-like feel |
| 65east | Shooting starWANDS |  play_arrow | A new song like a shooting star, lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 66east | 365WATWING |  play_arrow | A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams |
| 67east | WonderlandYo-Sea |  play_arrow | On a mellow track, Yo-Sea’s gentle… |
| 68east | KAMIYAGURAZIPANG OPERA |  play_arrow | An adventure song about carving out the future with the power of the gods |
| 69east | pyramid[Alexandros] | ![pyramid[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QKrNZmyNCQg/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros]'s “Pyramid” is... |
| 70east | sense of painamazarashi |  play_arrow | Amazarashi’s new song has been chosen as an anime theme song. |
| 71east | A night close to morningA-ko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a poignant feeling before dawn |
| 72east | Twinkle Daysharmoe |  play_arrow | A dreamy, adventurous anime song that gives a push toward your dreams |
| 73east | EGOISTimase |  play_arrow | imase’s new song “EGOIST,” with powerful lyrics and music |
| 74east | I love JK kiss dateshallm |  play_arrow | A youthful band song about first love: shallm’s latest track |
| 75east | Stargazertayori |  play_arrow | Music of hope traveling among the stars, a fantastical song that resonates in the heart |
| 76east | Lunar Landing Plantuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.'s song 'Moon Landing Plan' is... |
| 77east | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A uniquely Japanese philosophy that likens the purity of love to a solid lump of metal… |
| 78east | BURNyama×WurtS |  play_arrow | The collaboration between yama and WurtS is just about to... |
| 79east | Last teenYuika |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that captures the emotions on the eve of turning 20 |
| 80east | Only onezarame |  play_arrow | Rurouni Kenshin’s ending theme, a moving song |
| 81east | Marshmallow PunchShinako feat. Gozen Reiji no Purinsesu |  play_arrow | A collaboration between Shinako and Princess of Midnight (12:00 a.m.)… |
| 82east | W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi.inc’s final emotional song |
| 83east | Mabelnatori |  play_arrow | A philosophical song themed around love, growth, and loss… |
| 84east | My dressneguse. |  play_arrow | A song that supports people pursuing their dreams |
| 85east | My dressneguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse’s “Atashi no Dress” is a figure... |
| 86east | Bring it on, spring.non |  play_arrow | Non-san’s “Haruyo Ukete Tatsu” stands ready to face the coming of spring, the arrival of spring… |
| 87east | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the lovestruck feelings of youth |
| 88east | Heartfelt Fireworksmafumafu |  play_arrow | Mafumafu’s wistful summer love song |
| 89east | Flowersyuzu |  play_arrow | It’s a piece whose beautiful harmonies resonate with the heart. 20… |
| 90east | Twilightribu |  play_arrow | An anime theme song that movingly portrays the boundary between life and death |
| 91east | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 92east | A happy promise.riria. |  play_arrow | Gently embracing the joys and anxieties of life, … |
| 93east | world standardwāsuta |  play_arrow | A song that respects diversity and pursues being true to oneself |
| 94east | L’oNŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Anime theme songs deeply express the meaning of life. |
| 95east | Let’s be the protagonist! feat. Airi SuzukiŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A timeless song with uplifting lyrics that brighten the spirit |
| 96east | You are dead.Kanzaki Iori |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking song of lost love that pierces deeply |
| 97east | A certain heartbeatKuramubon |  play_arrow | clammbon's song 'Aru Kodou' ('A Certain Beat') begins with the phrase 'with all my heart...' |
| 98east | will be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | Gospellers’ heartwarming song, soothing vocals |
| 99east | RephobiaGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber's shocking song |
| 100east | Jasmine LOVEsairento rapusodi |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of romantic feelings by a men’s group from Shizuoka |
| 101east | Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s new song imbues hope into a spring-breeze melody |
| 102east | Something like “happy”Sabasusutā |  play_arrow | This song produced by Sabasister portrays the everyday... |
| 103east | overlapshiyui |  play_arrow | Anime ED song, a journey of facing oneself |
| 104east | AfterwordTonbokōpu |  play_arrow | Tombo Corp's wistful heartbreak ballad |
| 105east | Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Conveying the courage to cherish yourself through a heartwarming song |
| 106east | In that casemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A moving song by Macaroni Enpitsu. Ani… |
| 107east | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, anime ending theme |
| 108east | snakeYorushika |  play_arrow | A profound song depicting a snake’s curiosity and growth |
| 109east | Blade of Wordsrokudenashi |  play_arrow | Expressing the ethereal beauty of traditional Japanese instruments and the difficulty of living |
| 110east | twilightYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | Game theme song: focus on the fantastical lyrics |
| 111east | poem, song, folk songNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song from a songstress hailing from Okinawa! |
| 112east | The highest level of heartŌbuchi Nonoka |  play_arrow | Nonoka Obuchi’s new song, the anime theme, is drawing attention. |
| 113east | over the topMiyamoto Hiroji |  play_arrow | An anthem of encouragement whose rock sound resonates with the heart |
| 114east | rain, wind, sky, rainbowieiri reo |  play_arrow | This is a work whose emotional singing voice resonates with the heart. |
| 115east | silver vine (Actinidia polygama)Yamamoto Aya |  play_arrow | Love and doubt, an explosive adult love song |
| 116east | Phone NumberIwatatakanori |  play_arrow | Takanori Iwata’s new song that portrays mature romance |
| 117east | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai |  play_arrow | The charm lies in its heartwarming lyrics and gentle melody... |
| 118east | A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lira’s powerful song that sings of hope beyond hardship |
| 119east | Electric GirlShinsekai Girudōru |  play_arrow | The electric allure of New World Gildor… |
| 120east | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46's new song, infusing feelings of graduation into cherry blossoms |
| 121east | AsterAkito Asu |  play_arrow | A work presented by the virtual singer, Ake To. … |
| 122east | SWIPE!harusaruhi |  play_arrow | Shunsarubi’s new song: social critique and energy |
| 123east | OOKAMIUmeda Saifā |  play_arrow | The hip-hop track by Umeda Cypher is on tele... |
| 124east | horizonYahagi Moeka |  play_arrow | A song beloved as a winter tradition is Moe Yahagi... |
| 125east | Sunflower That Wants to DieShinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the anguish of living |
| 126east | Endless InsomniaInaba Manaka |  play_arrow | A book marked by powerful beats and a wistful melody… |
| 127east | PlazmaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Theme song of Gundam, depicting challenge and hope |
| 128east | From heregunjō no sekai |  play_arrow | Gunjou’s new song: a message of hope and determination |
| 129east | MOGURA -Barefoot-hannya |  play_arrow | A poignant song that reflects the darkness of the city |
| 130east | Real-time singer-songwriterTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song depicting Yu Takahashi’s happiness |
| 131east | Burn My Uvniverse (Ablaze Remix)Maeda Jun & yanaginagi |  play_arrow | The collaborative songs by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi are... |
| 132east | More than lovers, less than in love＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A youth anime song produced by Rino Sashihara = LOVE |
| 133east | THE CODENakajima Kento |  play_arrow | A song themed around Kento Nakajima’s self-exploration and truth |
| 134east | Hail and sleet (are falling)Issei |  play_arrow | A cool number with a Japanese flair. “Moe... |