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 | Depicting the conflict between time and identity |
| 3east | Magic Hour&TEAM |  play_arrow | Youth Pop Song Magic Hour |
| 4east | Rock never dies22/7 |  play_arrow | A lively rock song by 22/7, an anime theme song |
| 5east | Perfect Day310 (Sato) |  play_arrow | 310's debut song, anime opening theme song |
| 6east | sonetACIDMAN |  play_arrow | ACIDMAN’s new song has the theme of the butterfly effect |
| 7east | to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A single-minded love that wants to protect the one who sheds tears |
| 8east | CASANOVA POSSEAli |  play_arrow | ALI, the opening theme song of Dr. STONE |
| 9east | Life is BeautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A hopeful message that portrays the struggle and beauty of living |
| 10east | Life is beautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | Powerful guitars and a message of hope |
| 11east | CrescendoASTERISM |  play_arrow | A new song with themes of confidence and growth |
| 12east | We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE |  play_arrow | A love song that brings back memories of past relationships |
| 13east | Dream Crumbs CakeAZKi |  play_arrow | AZKi’s heartbroken yandere song captivates with its beautiful darkness. |
| 14east | ElfAdo |  play_arrow | Ado delicately expresses the feelings of a lonely protagonist |
| 15east | SCOPEAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer does the opening theme for a medical mystery anime |
| 16east | Beautiful worldAimer |  play_arrow | Move forward with memories and dreams in your heart |
| 17east | FrontiersAwich |  play_arrow | Sing the courage to face the unknown |
| 18east | whipB’z |  play_arrow | B’z hard rock, transcend-limits theme |
| 19east | ZenBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | BAND-MAID's new song, anime theme song |
| 20east | Rolling StoneBREIMEN |  play_arrow | BREIMEN's new song, the anime's ending theme |
| 21east | nomineeCYNHN |  play_arrow | A bold new song infused with hope and a vision for the future |
| 22east | doppelgängerCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Creepy Nuts movie theme song release |
| 23east | TREASURE！DIALOGUE＋ |  play_arrow | A positive cheer song by DIALOGUE+ |
| 24east | after allDUSTCELL |  play_arrow | Heartfelt music conveys the importance of life |
| 25east | FUNKEYSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Get hyped with a light, funky track |
| 26east | FUNKEYSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE 11th Anniversary Commemorative New Song Release |
| 27east | Shooting StarEast Of Eden |  play_arrow | East Of Eden new song release |
| 28east | TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS |  play_arrow | FANTAS’s adventurous dance tune |
| 29east | Sparkling MoonGANG PARADE |  play_arrow | GANG PARADE “Sparkling Moon” to be released in December 2024 |
| 30east | sinnerGARNiDELiA |  play_arrow | GARNiDELiA's new anime opening theme |
| 31east | GIFTICEx |  play_arrow | Heartwarming with gentle Christmas songs |
| 32east | UtopiaICEx |  play_arrow | ICEx “Utopia” is a powerful work that expresses the feelings toward dreams |
| 33east | Make It CountINI |  play_arrow | INI's warm message song |
| 34east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice |  play_arrow | Covers of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic songs, fun and warmth |
| 35east | Mad SnowKnight A – kishi A – |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song portraying a winter romance |
| 36east | 刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | LIL LEAGUE’s new song: a portrayal of youth filled with hope and passion |
| 37east | We live falling in love with love.LIP×LIP |  play_arrow | A pop song that gives you a wish for love and courage |
| 38east | ReawakeRLiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA × Felix’s anime opening theme |
| 39east | ReawakeR(feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA’s new song, a collaboration with Stray Kids’ Felix |
| 40east | YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L’Arc~en~Ciel’s challenge-themed rock song |
| 41east | If you’re going to quit, now’s the time.MOROHA |  play_arrow | Portraying the struggle and determination in the pursuit of dreams |
| 42east | Lie Rai Lie RaiMYERA |  play_arrow | A song in which MYERA pursued their true self |
| 43east | Year NMili |  play_arrow | Sophisticated music and poetic lyrics |
| 44east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A support song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 45east | TEMARINinomae Ina’nis |  play_arrow | Ina-nisu's new dark fantasy song |
| 46east | Puppets Can’t Control YouONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's new song: a powerful work that resonates as a challenge to society |
| 47east | DALMATIANPEOPLE 1 |  play_arrow | PEOPLE1’s new song that portrays the emptiness of modern society |
| 48east | NonsensePenthouse |  play_arrow | Penthouse's new song is the theme song for a drama |
| 49east | DebrisReoNa |  play_arrow | Game theme song, fiery soul and the power to live |
| 50east | SHINOBIREOL |  play_arrow | Reol releases SHINOBI |
| 51east | SWITCHRyosuke Yamada |  play_arrow | Ryosuke Yamada Pursues Freedom and Values |
| 52east | Terra BoySCANDAL |  play_arrow | The first heartwarming new song from SCANDAL |
| 53east | TattooSHIROSE ft.WHITE JAM |  play_arrow | A secret bond of deep love expressed through tattoos |
| 54east | Self-revolutionSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO’s “Jibun Kakumei” Becomes an Anime Theme Song |
| 55east | Are you looking at the horizon?STU48 |  play_arrow | Depicting the struggles and hopes of those who chase their dreams |
| 56east | A heart on the verge of transformingSou |  play_arrow | Sou's singing vividly depicts complex feelings of love |
| 57east | UN-APEXTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | Anime ending theme, TK’s delicate expression |
| 58east | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | TOMOO's song Contrast |
| 59east | Uni:BirthUniteUp! |  play_arrow | Expressing infinite possibilities in a space-themed song |
| 60east | TAKE ACTIONVOLTACTION |  play_arrow | A powerful anthem that spurs people into action |
| 61east | Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy |  play_arrow | Run, SAKAMOTO—powerful rock |
| 62east | Shooting starWANDS |  play_arrow | WANDS’s new song like a shooting star |
| 63east | 365WATWING |  play_arrow | WATWING’s support song, positive message |
| 64east | WonderlandYo-Sea |  play_arrow | A winter song for a Christmas Eve broadcast |
| 65east | KAMIYAGURAZIPANG OPERA |  play_arrow | The theme song of Kaminoro is full of a sense of speed. |
| 66east | pyramid[Alexandros] | ![pyramid[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QKrNZmyNCQg/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros] 'Pyramid' TV drama theme song |
| 67east | cinemaaiko |  play_arrow | A warm song that portrays life’s moments cinematically |
| 68east | sense of painamazarashi |  play_arrow | A powerful song that portrays pain and hope |
| 69east | A night close to morningA-ko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a poignant feeling before dawn |
| 70east | Twinkle Daysharmoe |  play_arrow | Anison brimming with a dreamy vibe in a fantasy world |
| 71east | EGOISTimase |  play_arrow | imase's new song is being adapted into an anime |
| 72east | Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End |  play_arrow | indigo la End that depicts a heartrending winter love |
| 73east | I love JK kiss dateshallm |  play_arrow | Shallm’s romantic band song is making waves thanks to a drama tie-in |
| 74east | Stargazertayori |  play_arrow | Hope to move into the future on a journey among the stars |
| 75east | Lunar Landing Plantuki. |  play_arrow | The moon landing plan gives us courage. |
| 76east | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A song in which tuki. explores pure love |
| 77east | BURNyama×WurtS |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by yama and WurtS is the opening theme. |
| 78east | Last teenYuika |  play_arrow | Yuika’s pre-20 youthful song |
| 79east | Only onezarame |  play_arrow | Rurouni Kenshin ending theme, Zarame no Rock |
| 80east | Marshmallow PunchShinako feat. Gozen Reiji no Purinsesu |  play_arrow | Shina and a collaboration song at midnight |
| 81east | W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi.inc’s final emotional song |
| 82east | Mabelnatori |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid cover by Natori themed around love and growth |
| 83east | My dressneguse. |  play_arrow | Figure skating cheer song |
| 84east | My dressneguse. |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of a figure skating anime |
| 85east | Bring it on, spring.non |  play_arrow | Nonno's spring cheer song, a youth full-throttle anthem |
| 86east | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A youthful song that poppily sings about first love |
| 87east | Heartfelt Fireworksmafumafu |  play_arrow | Mafumafu’s wistful summer love song |
| 88east | Flowersyuzu |  play_arrow | A refreshing song with beautiful harmony |
| 89east | Twilightribu |  play_arrow | The ending theme of an anime that depicts the boundary between life and death |
| 90east | You’re unfair, you know.riria. |  play_arrow | A winter song that poignantly sings of unrequited love |
| 91east | A happy promise.riria. |  play_arrow | A warm song that embraces the joys and anxieties of life |
| 92east | world standardwāsuta |  play_arrow | WASUTA’s new song expresses diversity and being yourself |
| 93east | L’oNŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Anison with profound lyrics that question the meaning of life |
| 94east | Let’s be the protagonist! feat. Airi SuzukiŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | You can feel energized by its refreshing melody and positive lyrics |
| 95east | You are dead.Kanzaki Iori |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the sorrow of losing a loved one |
| 96east | A certain heartbeatKuramubon |  play_arrow | Nourish the heart with songs by Clammbon |
| 97east | will be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | Gospellers’ heartwarming new song now available for streaming |
| 98east | RephobiaGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Golden Bomber's 20th anniversary commemorative song |
| 99east | Jasmine LOVEsairento rapusodi |  play_arrow | A love song about romance by a four-man men’s group from Shizuoka |
| 100east | Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s new song imbues hope into a spring-breeze melody |
| 101east | Something like “happy”Sabasusutā |  play_arrow | A positive new song that finds happiness in everyday life |
| 102east | overlapshiyui |  play_arrow | Anime ED song, accepting weakness and moving forward |
| 103east | AfterwordTonbokōpu |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of heartbreak and positivity |
| 104east | Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Nanaou Akari’s cheerful fight song |
| 105east | In that casemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A love-themed rock song by Macaroni Empitsu |
| 106east | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, anime ending theme |
| 107east | snakeYorushika |  play_arrow | A profound song depicting a snake’s curiosity and growth |
| 108east | Blade of Wordsrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A moving work by the band Rokudenashi… |
| 109east | twilightYoshizawa Kayoko |  play_arrow | Kayoko Yoshizawa's new song will be released in February as an anime theme song. |
| 110east | poem, song, folk songNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | A soothing new song by Rimi Natsukawa that comforts the heart |
| 111east | The highest level of heartŌbuchi Nonoka |  play_arrow | Nonoka’s new song draws attention as an anime theme song |
| 112east | over the topMiyamoto Hiroji |  play_arrow | A rock song that gives you courage and the strength to move forward |
| 113east | rain, wind, sky, rainbowieiri reo |  play_arrow | Leo Ieiri's hopeful commercial song |
| 114east | silver vine (Actinidia polygama)Yamamoto Aya |  play_arrow | Love and doubt, an explosive adult love song |
| 115east | Phone NumberIwatatakanori |  play_arrow | Iwata Takanori’s adult-oriented love song to be released in February |
| 116east | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai |  play_arrow | The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ending theme song |
| 117east | A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lira’s powerful song that sings of hope beyond hardship |
| 118east | Electric GirlShinsekai Girudōru |  play_arrow | Shinsekai Guildor’s major debut song is full of energy |
| 119east | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hinatazaka46's new song, infusing feelings of graduation into cherry blossoms |
| 120east | AsterAkito Asu |  play_arrow | Akito portrays loneliness and hope on a cosmic stage |
| 121east | SWIPE!harusaruhi |  play_arrow | Spring Saruhi's rap-punk fusion track |
| 122east | OOKAMIUmeda Saifā |  play_arrow | Umeda Cypher's song becomes an anime theme song |
| 123east | horizonYahagi Moeka |  play_arrow | Moeka Yahagi sings about being herself in an anime theme song |
| 124east | Sunflower That Wants to DieShinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the anguish of living |
| 125east | Stardust EscapeInaba Manaka |  play_arrow | A fusion track of synthwave and Manaka Inaba’s vocals |
| 126east | Endless InsomniaInaba Manaka |  play_arrow | A track with a powerful beat and a wistful melody themed around insomnia |
| 127east | PlazmaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu to perform the theme song for a Gundam film |
| 128east | From heregunjō no sekai |  play_arrow | Ultramarine World, February release, a hopeful new song |
| 129east | MOGURA -Barefoot-hannya |  play_arrow | A hard-edged rap track that realistically portrays the darkness of the city |
| 130east | Real-time singer-songwriterTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | Takahashi Yu’s 2024 new song, contrast between happiness and complexity |
| 131east | Burn My Uvniverse (Ablaze Remix)Maeda Jun & yanaginagi |  play_arrow | Remix version of the collaboration song by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi now available for streaming |
| 132east | More than lovers, less than in love＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's new song is being adapted into an anime |
| 133east | THE CODENakajima Kento |  play_arrow | Electronic pop by Kento Nakajima |
| 134east | Hail and sleet (are falling)Issei |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style song inspired by Miyabi Hoshimi |