Trending Songs [January 2025]

Jasmine LOVEsairento rapusodi

[MV] Jasmine LOVE / Silent Rhapsody (2025.1.7 Release)

This is a sweet-and-sour love song by a four-member men’s group from Shizuoka, singing about a love that feels within reach yet just out of grasp.

Serving as the title track of their third single, slated for release in January 2025, it features a memorable melody and lyrics that gently resonate with listeners.

The song deftly captures the delicate distance in romance and the sway of shifting emotions.

The music video, filmed in Thailand, captivates with refreshing visuals dominated by white and blue tones.

Recommended for those troubled by love or anyone who wants to relive the art of romantic give-and-take.

Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Sakura, Hirari [Official Visualizer]

It’s a pop number themed around cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring.

Released by Southern All Stars in January 2025, the track served as the lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Unveiled on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the song carries deep sentiments for the affected regions.

It features Keisuke Kuwata’s characteristically poetic lyrics and a sound that evokes a light spring breeze.

Through the image of falling sakura petals, it conveys messages of hope and renewal.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to feel the arrival of a new season.

Something like “happy”Sabasusutā

Sabasister – “Happy Nante” Music Video

Crafted by Sabasister, this song celebrates the importance of finding happiness in everyday life.

It will be released digitally on January 1, 2025, and serves as a tie-in track for au’s New Year commercial.

With its positive message and bright melody, it’s perfect for kicking off the new year.

If you lead a busy life, tend to overlook small joys, or simply want a fresh start, listen at the beginning of the year and let it lift your spirits!

In that casemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu "Saraba" Music Video

It’s a striking song where wistfulness and passion blend together.

Created by Macaroni Enpitsu, it was released in January 2025 and chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Ao no Hako.” The youthful lyrics, vividly expressing powerful feelings about love, resonate deeply.

Its emotional guitar sound is another highlight, gripping your heart.

I think it’s a song that empathizes with those struggling in love and gives them the courage to move forward.

snakeYorushika

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: On the Movements of the Earth,” it expresses human curiosity through the image of a snake awakening from hibernation and exploring the outside world.

The delicate music by n-buna and the transparent, airy vocals of suis 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.

Phone NumberIwatatakanori

Takanori Iwata – Distant Look (Official Music Video)

Takanori Iwata’s “Phone Number” was crafted as an adult love song.

Its refined melody, emotionally rich lyrics, and soulful, funky groove are truly captivating.

The lyrics capture the delicate distance, anticipation, and anxiety that come with romance, making it perfect for those who’ve experienced mature love.

Why not give it a listen and feel both Iwata’s musical maturity and his romantic side?

Electric GirlShinsekai Girudōru

New World Guildoll -Electric Girl- (Music Video)

This track is packed with the electric charm of New World Guildoll! Released in January 2025 to mark their long‑awaited major debut, it showcases the fun-filled performances only an idol group born from an anison bar can deliver.

Sparkling music and energetic vocals brighten the listener’s mood, and the members’ adorable, neon-lit expressions in the music video are a must-see.

It’s the perfect song for when you need a boost of energy or want to lift your spirits!