Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]

To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa

Koresawa “To You Who Didn’t Choose Me” [Music Video]

This is a quintessential Koresawa number that poppily portrays the pain of heartbreak, lingering feelings, and wishes for the other person.

Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “To the You Who Chose Me, and the You Who Didn’t.” It features a catchy melody and lyrics that express the emotions of a breakup in a straightforward yet cute way.

The positivity and strength hidden beneath the sadness create a song that resonates with listeners.

It will be your ally when you’re trying to move on from heartbreak!

will be fine feat.AnlyGosuperāzu

will be fine

A ballad whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.

Adorned with a splendid vocal ensemble, this piece has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Takaoka Taka’s Medical Mystery Case Files,” airing from January 2025.

The Gospellers and singer-songwriter Anly gently convey, with their exquisite voices, the journey of walking alongside someone dear and the importance of supporting one another.

It’s a song that stays close when you want to gaze toward the future with someone.

kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Kaiju -Music Video-

An ambitious work themed around the pursuit of knowledge and truth, crafted with deep insight and passion.

Sakanaction wrote it as the opening theme for the NHK-aired anime Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.

It channels the strong will and inner conflict of those who seek the truth, brilliantly capturing the anime’s worldview.

The song’s dramatic progression is truly stirring.

The full-length version was released in February 2025, topped Billboard JAPAN’s rapidly rising songs chart, JAPAN Hot Shot Songs, and became a hot topic.

Dream Taxipirafu seijin

Pilaf Alien – Dream Taxi

This track captivates with a sophisticated sound that evokes a city nightscape.

Created by Pirafu Seijin, it’s the title track of the album “Dream Taxi,” released in January 2025.

The pop, refreshing sound and lyrics that conjure journeys toward dreams and life’s crossroads leave a strong impression.

It’s perfect for a nighttime drive or for moments of transition in your life.

Showcasing Pirafu Seijin’s musicality to the fullest, this work is sure to resonate with your heart.

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.

What Is Your Secret?Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘What Is Your Secret?’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS

A heart-stirring love ballad that delicately portrays the hidden secrets of everyday life.

It’s a song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, selected as the theme for the drama “Forest” starting in February 2025.

The drama stars group member Takanori Iwata.

The beautiful melody and profound emotional expression are striking, depicting the transformation of a once-peaceful relationship between lovers.

Its smooth, R&B-tinged tone draws you in.

Many listeners will surely relate to the complex feelings where doubt and trust toward a loved one intersect.

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.