Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]

Flower Oiran feat. Medusa, E.V.P & IFELANA

[Flower・Leader] LANA / Medusa / E.V.P / IFE / prod. Koshy | Red Bull RASEN

An ambitious work that portrays women’s independence and dynamism.

Released in February 2025, this project brings together four distinctive artists: LANA, who has Okinawan roots, along with Medusa, E.V.P, and IFE.

Over producer Koshy’s soundscape, each artist weaves in her own experiences and feelings.

Blending the traditional image of the oiran with contemporary womanhood, they deliver energetic rap.

Give it a listen, and you’ll surely find the resolve to live with strength.

J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL

MAZZEL / J.O.K.E.R. -Music Video-

This is an ambitious work that fuses refined musicality with dynamic dance performance.

Released by MAZZEL in February 2025, it was chosen as the official theme song for the Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Breaking World Match 2025.

The lyrics express the importance of staying calm in competitive moments and leveraging one’s strengths, using the joker—the trump card in playing cards—as a metaphor.

The sound is filled with courage and hope for those who dare to take on challenges.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to believe in their potential and move forward!

Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Tropical Therapy [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Tropical Therapy by the rock band ONE OK ROCK is a rock track about breaking free from society’s constraints.

The song is included on the album DETOX, released in February 2025.

Its messages—escaping reality and “let’s go to paradise”—are universal ones that anyone can relate to.

It’s a recommended track for when your heart feels tired or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

Its grand sound will envelop your ears and your heart.

Tick tack zackSKE48

SKE48 「Tick tack zack」 Music Video / 2025.3.12 on sale

A pop tune that marks the course of love alongside the ticking of the clock! SKE48’s “Tick tack zack” is an irresistibly catchy dance number themed around the give-and-take of romance.

It’s a coming-of-age psychological drama that depicts the frustration of not being able to read the other person’s feelings and the inner conflict as emotions deepen.

The rhythmic melody and choreography that expresses a clock’s second hand through hand movements in the music video are particularly striking.

Released in March 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with unrequited love or swept up in romance.

White SpellShe is Legend

White Spell

This song powerfully sings of loneliness and the longing for reunion.

Released in February 2025, it was featured as an insert song in the smartphone RPG Heaven Burns Red.

The strong vocals of XAI and Konomi Suzuki vividly convey the absurdities of the world and questions about the meaning of existence with rich emotion.

Rooted in loud rock, it showcases She is Legend’s musical style—at times heartrending, at times intense.

I believe it’s a work that will deeply resonate with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

CHAMPiONSSiM

SiM – CHAMPiONS (Official Music Video) | ALGS Championship

An ambitious work that fuses a loud rock sound with the intense world of battle royale games.

Composed by SiM, it will be released digitally in February 2025 and was written as the official theme song for the esports tournament “Apex Legends Global Series Year 4 Championship.” Its tense, dramatic development is striking, evoking an epic story.

The resolve, loneliness, and relentless drive for victory of players thrown into the battlefield are depicted alongside a heavy, powerful sound.

Recommended for moments when you want to steel your heart before an important match.

Somebody help usVaundy

Somebody help us

A rock tune that sharply captures the urban sense of emptiness and stagnation.

Released in February 2025 as the special ending for episode 7 of the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, it was later included on the single Run, SAKAMOTO, released in March of the same year.

The lyrics deftly portray the loneliness and anxiety of people living in society, paired with a subtly ennui-tinged melodic line that leaves a strong impression.

When you’re feeling life’s hardships or want to reach out for help, this song might resonate with you.