Trending Music [February 2025]

Welcome! ~See you in Japan~Rōjī Kuronikuru

Rosy Chronicle “Welcome! ~Let’s Meet in Japan~” Promotion Edit

Rosy Chronicle’s long-awaited debut song, created to joyfully share the charms of Japan, has arrived.

Cherishing the spirit of Wa while sending a warm message to listeners around the world, this work portrays modern, increasingly globalized Japan from many angles: the changing beauty of the four seasons, the spirit of omotenashi, and the kindness of its people.

Set for release in March 2025 as a major debut single from Up-Front Works (zetima), the track is a heartwarming pop tune with lyrics by Aoi Yamazaki and music by Sho Hoshibe.

It’s a song that promises fun interactions with fans.

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to rediscover what makes Japan special, and for those who wish to share Japan’s appeal with the world.

Zero IgnitionUesugi Mao

Zero Ignition

This song is marked by a powerful rock sound and a sweeping, grand melody.

It sings of a resolve to keep moving forward toward hope without being bound by the past.

Set against a world steeped in despair, it delivers a stirring theme of unwavering commitment to one’s chosen path and the bonds shared with comrades in battle.

Mao Uesugi’s expansive, commanding vocals further elevate the piece’s appeal.

Scheduled for release on March 5, 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Grisaia: Phantom Trigger.

With its heartfelt, resonant melody, this track gently encourages those who want to stay true to their convictions and those poised to take a new step forward.

Love at double speedBoku ga mitakatta aozora

Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora / “Love at Double Speed” Music Video [4K]

The new single “The Blue Sky I Wanted to See,” set for release in March 2025, is a high-energy youth romance song.

Its appeal lies in lyrics that capture fresh moments of love, expressing fluttering hearts and the thrill of possibility with an up-tempo beat.

With Hitoe Yagi shining at center, the music video—built around a blue color palette—features standout full-group choreography.

An Artist Academy alum, Yagi has drawn major attention from younger audiences, with her dance videos surpassing 22 million views on social media.

Portraying the rush of a budding romance, the accompanying anxieties, and a forward-looking resolve, this is a must-listen track for anyone who wants to be honest about their feelings of love.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

A bittersweet cherry blossom season song that soaks the heart with the emotions of graduation season.

Hinatazaka46 delivers a striking track depicting a girl’s regret and lingering feelings for a love she couldn’t confess.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto delicately expressing secret feelings sealed within a graduation photo, and Nasuka’s poignant melody amplifying the story, the piece resonates deeply.

Released on January 29, 2025, it has drawn attention as Nao Kosaka’s return as center.

The music video—featuring beautiful cherry blossoms and a lavish parade motif—is another highlight.

First unveiled at the Tokyo Dome concert on December 26, 2024, it captivated the audience.

A warm song that embraces those who treasure school-day memories, harbor unspoken love, or are about to face the season of farewells.

voiceHitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku – Koe (Official Music Video) [Theme song for the Monday 9 PM drama '119 Emergency Call']

This work features a poignant yet powerful sound centered on acoustic guitar, paired with a hopeful vocal that resonates deeply.

It gently portrays someone listening to their inner voice and striving to move forward, even while confronting the urge to run away.

Written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “119 Emergency Call,” airing in January 2025, the track stands as proof of Hitsujibungaku’s exceptional expressive power.

While the band is known for the ending theme of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, this marks their first time handling a Monday 9 p.m.

drama theme.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by the side of those standing at a crossroads in life, trying to face forward even amid uncertainty.

Delicious Survivorhanabie

Hanabie (chilly weather during cherry blossom season). Tasty Survivor - Lyric Video [HANABIE.]

Hanabie.’s track, where fiery shouts intersect with catchy melodies, portrays the courage to face harsh trials and the bonds with comrades.

The protagonist keeps moving forward even in difficult situations, depicted alongside a powerful performance that kindles a light of hope in listeners’ hearts.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Momentary Lily,” airing from January 2025, it was released for early streaming on January 30 of the same year.

A bold endeavor from the group, who continue their energetic run with the EP “Bucchigiri Tokyo,” this song stands by those weighed down by everyday frustrations and gives them the courage to look ahead.

Transparent mapSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Transparent Map [Official Audio]

Satoshi Saito’s new song, woven with a gentle melody and warm vocals, is a heartwarming story that tenderly depicts a life turning point brought on by changes in one’s home.

Amid the mix of anticipation and anxiety about the future, it becomes a rousing support song that powerfully encourages a new step in life.

Released digitally in February 2025, the track was written specifically for SUUMO’s web movie “Jinsei no Madorizu” (Life’s Floor Plan) and has been drawing attention alongside the commercial featuring actress Yu Aoi.

This song quietly stays by the side of those preparing to move, starting a new life, or opening a new page in their journey.