Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]
From movie theme songs to esports anthems to chilled tracks that blew up on social media, the new Japanese releases of February 2025 paint an astonishingly diverse sonic landscape.
Soothe your heart with a crystal-clear breakup ballad, kindle your fighting spirit with loud rock, or feel the warmth with a tender love song.
Each track released this month embraces a different emotion, adding fresh color to our everyday lives.
In this article, we introduce a selection of gems that will resonate with your heart.
Playlist
| Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Maybe.KizunaAI |  play_arrow | Kizu, who resumed activities for the first time in three years since their hiatus... |
| 2east | kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | Music of deep emotion and a strong will to pursue truth |
| 3east | To fall like a roseAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup song like a romantic movie |
| 4east | The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez |  play_arrow | A heartwarming anthem that lifts your spirits |
| 5east | THRIFTEDAyumu Imazu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the love and warmth of vintage clothing |
| 6east | GRADUATIONSBACK-ON |  play_arrow | A Kamen Rider graduation song, filled with hope and gratitude |
| 7east | SCAPEGOATDUSTCELL |  play_arrow | A dark fantasy that depicts the shadows of society |
| 8east | Flower Oiran feat. Medusa, E.V.P & IFELANA |  play_arrow | Expressing the independence and way of life of female artists |
| 9east | J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL |  play_arrow | A passionate theme song that sings of the courage and hope to take on challenges |
| 10east | Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A Journey of Liberation and Paradise by ONE OK ROCK |
| 11east | Tick tack zackSKE48 |  play_arrow | A song by SKE48 that depicts the clock of love and the conflicts of the heart |
| 12east | White SpellShe is Legend |  play_arrow | A song that powerfully sings of loneliness and the longing for reunion... |
| 13east | CHAMPiONSSiM |  play_arrow | An Apex theme song that depicts a fierce battle |
| 14east | Somebody help usVaundy |  play_arrow | A rock song depicting urban loneliness and anxiety |
| 15east | shhhhhhh!!WEST. |  play_arrow | A refined love song, a TV drama theme song |
| 16east | pyramid[Alexandros] | ![pyramid[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nqhr58oUxNk/default.jpg) play_arrow | A powerful will to move into the future, in an impactful roc... |
| 17east | ON & ONtofubeats |  play_arrow | tofubeats' new song 'ON & ON' is awesome. |
| 18east | Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama |  play_arrow | Poetically expressing the complex emotions of love |
| 19east | Oops, gotta dash!buisupo! |  play_arrow | A rousing pop song that breezily sings about the hardships of living |
| 20east | humorKitanitatsuya |  play_arrow | Words that seep into a parched heart—please, do touch them… |
| 21east | To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa |  play_arrow | A pop song that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 22east | What Is Your Secret?Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring love song that depicts the secrets of everyday life |
| 23east | bergamotTomonari Sora |  play_arrow | A captivating urban portrayal of loneliness in the city... |
| 24east | purplejoōbachi |  play_arrow | Straightforwardly depicting deep gratitude and bonds between people… |
| 25east | Abyssy of the HeartTsukino Mito |  play_arrow | A children's song that eerily transforms |
| 26east | Nightmare SyndromeSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | It’s a work with a fantastical, dark atmosphere that leaves a strong impression... |
| 27east | A kiss is all I want, okay?nekomata okayu |  play_arrow | A song of Nekomata Okayu’s wistful love |
| 28east | You and Idol Precure♪ Light Up!Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, Chihaya Yoshitake |  play_arrow | An anime theme song packed with the power of dreams and music! |
| 29east | Boo…raisan |  play_arrow | A modern person's cry from the heart in the face of criticism |
| 30east | SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | Spring gifts: hopes and anxieties for a new life |
| 31east | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A gentle portrayal of the love shared by a couple who have been together for many years, … |
| 32east | AnubisRinu |  play_arrow | Myth-inspired EDM: Rinu sings of darkness and light |
| 33east | my kilogramALL IN |  play_arrow | An anthem to help you reclaim your true self |
| 34east | normalConton Candy |  play_arrow | A moving work that gently sings of everyday happiness |
| 35east | I want to protect that smile.Daisuke Sakuma |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with love and gratitude for my/our fave |
| 36east | I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about a girl who longs for an ideal romance |
| 37east | BROKEN GAMESFZMZ |  play_arrow | It starts with a loud, fast-paced intro full of exhilaration… |
| 38east | 7%Hikaru Iwamoto |  play_arrow | A sophisticated nighttime love song |
| 39east | taxiKEN MIYAKE |  play_arrow | Heartbreak pain, bittersweet love songs, resonates with the heart |
| 40east | HEARTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A classic love song full of hope |
| 41east | FinderKoji Mukai |  play_arrow | Embedding feelings for someone special into a gentle melody |
| 42east | Sounds goodM!LK |  play_arrow | Cheering on being yourself with an uplifting song |
| 43east | But no loveRainy。 |  play_arrow | A dance song capturing the feelings of a sixteen-year-old: Rainy's J-pop |
| 44east | InductionRaul |  play_arrow | Original choreography and music with profound thematic depth |
| 45east | Morning timeRen Meguro |  play_arrow | Gently, the change of heart that begins at a sleepless dawn… |
| 46east | If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the heartache of being unable to express one’s feelings of love. |
| 47east | I — Because I can’t stopRyota Miyadate |  play_arrow | Ryota Miyadate sings of a mature, heartrending love. |
| 48east | Toward Where the Sound RingsShota Watanabe |  play_arrow | Shota Watanabe’s solo song that sings about a positive mindset |
| 49east | BarrierSixTONES |  play_arrow | A powerful song that sings of a strong conviction to protect love |
| 50east | BURNTHE RAMPAGE |  play_arrow | A song of passion and a strong will that challenges limits |
| 51east | iro iroTatsuya Fukazawa |  play_arrow | Gently portraying the myriad colors of emotions that overflow in everyday life… |
| 52east | Say I doTravis Japan |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Travis Japan that portrays pure love |
| 53east | Only the two of us in this worldano |  play_arrow | ano's poignant song depicting a secret love |
| 54east | realmiwa |  play_arrow | miwa’s airy, transparent-sounding ending theme |
| 55east | Vermillionsumika |  play_arrow | A work where you can feel sumika’s passion and love. A… |
| 56east | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | Projecting the subtleties of romance and the heart’s fluctuations onto a seesaw… |
| 57east | Sketchaimyon |  play_arrow | The theme song for the new Doraemon movie is a new... |
| 58east | Unable to become an adultkujira |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gently sings of the anxieties and hopes of growing up |
| 59east | miss-dystopiasoko ni naru |  play_arrow | A striking piece with deep storytelling and powerful performance |
| 60east | horsetailnishina |  play_arrow | Singing of the transience of life and the hope for growth |
| 61east | will be fine feat.AnlyGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | A ballad number whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart… |
| 62east | Welcome! ~See you in Japan~Rōjī Kuronikuru |  play_arrow | Rosy Chroni… that joyfully shares the charms of Japan |
| 63east | Zero IgnitionUesugi Mao |  play_arrow | A classic, rock-style powerhouse song that sings of hope |
| 64east | Love at double speedBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | Our song 'Boku...' has turned into a vibrant, youthful love anthem. |
| 65east | joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasureMasuda Takahisa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Takahisa Masuda that portrays the emotions of life |
| 66east | Which one?Saitō Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Riding on a powerful band sound, the twin prole… |
| 67east | Well doneIkuta Erika |  play_arrow | A song that looks forward between ideals and reality |
| 68east | PLAYER 1Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A song that looks forward and believes in possibility |
| 69east | Delicious Survivorhanabie |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that depicts courage and bonds |
| 70east | Bravery DanceYukihana Ramii × Aario Oorio e Peperonchiino |  play_arrow | Anime theme songs cheer you on in life! |
| 71east | I don’t mind if you’re a little devil!takane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that portrays the feeling of being in love. |
| 72east | You Are the InspirationMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | My heart unravels in the gentle resonance of the sound... |
| 73east | Colorful DaysAee! group |  play_arrow | A lovely song that portrays a bittersweet romance |
| 74east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad that weaves a heartrending love story is BE:F... |
| 75east | It’s Brand NewCOLOR |  play_arrow | The long-awaited COLOR after about 18 and a half years... |
| 76east | WATASHI PremiumGOODM!X PREMIUM |  play_arrow | Collaboration with Kasugai Confectionery’s popular product “Tsubu Gummy”… |
| 77east | DropHANA |  play_arrow | Precisely because we are human and have unfinished parts, that incompleteness… |
| 78east | Ghost of First LoveJuice=Juice |  play_arrow | A song that engraves the memories of first love in the heart |
| 79east | For DecadesLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Passionate Support Song for the 30th Anniversary of the J.League |
| 80east | winding roadNovelbright |  play_arrow | As if gently embracing the rugged path of life… |
| 81east | Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume |  play_arrow | A new song about everyday life to be the theme for a film |
| 82east | snow moonRyosuke Yamada |  play_arrow | A poignant song of love illuminated by the winter moonlight |
| 83east | You’re out of your mind.SCANDAL |  play_arrow | Lightly expressing conflicting romantic feelings |
| 84east | The Spider’s ThreadTHE RAMPAGE |  play_arrow | Overcoming hardship and grasping the light of hope |
| 85east | Charisma feat. LEX & AwichYZERR |  play_arrow | A powerful beat combined with an impressive flow... |
| 86east | Under the big onionasmi |  play_arrow | A ballad that paints a faint, bittersweet love story is now... |
| 87east | BURNyama✕WurtS |  play_arrow | Music of the soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect |
| 88east | medicineYuika |  play_arrow | A love song likened to medicine is creating a huge buzz! |
| 89east | DRESSING ROOMnatori |  play_arrow | A dance tune filled with the desire to dance freely |
| 90east | Doki itnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | An anthem for a new life, the courage to face forward |
| 91east | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A wistful graduation-themed ballad, with Yuki Yoda as the center |
| 92east | Phone NumberIwatatakanori |  play_arrow | Takanori Iwata’s masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 93east | Transparent mapSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Spun with a gentle melody and warm singing voice... |
| 94east | Nothing specialSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | The importance of moving forward in everyday life |
| 95east | aloeFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | Like a spiky aloe, our hearts are close... |
| 96east | A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | Expressing the joy of love through Masanori Onda's gentle singing voice |
| 97east | Specially, do it.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A love song that weaves bittersweet feelings of love is = L… |
| 98east | UDAGAWA GENERATIONSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | Lyrics depicting the modern youth’s thirst for freedom… |
| 99east | Road feat. ILL-BOSSTINOAK-69 |  play_arrow | AK-69's songs about overcoming adversity |
| 100east | SpacecraftBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A song of courage brimming with a sense of space |
| 101east | Ah, to reincarnate into youBEYOOOOONDS |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love through “reincarnation.” |
| 102east | KaraBank Band |  play_arrow | A track marked by a grand, fantastical sound… |
| 103east | Song of SteelersFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas |  play_arrow | A feverish fusion of electronica and metal |
| 104east | Heart CollectorKnights |  play_arrow | Knights’ love-themed song, a beautiful piece that captures the heart |
| 105east | REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION |  play_arrow | 15th-anniversary song by MAN WITH A MISSION |
| 106east | Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON |  play_arrow | With space and starry skies as its theme, it depicts a vast and expansive world... |
| 107east | KAWASAKI with pH-1ONE OR EIGHT |  play_arrow | A hot collab track by ONE OR EIGHT and pH-1 |
| 108east | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake |  play_arrow | This is a song whose warm singing voice touches the heart. Omoi… |
| 109east | What’s HappeninPSYCHIC FEVER |  play_arrow | PSYCHIC FEVER’s new song portrays the emotion of love. |
| 110east | gumROF-MAO |  play_arrow | ROF-MAO’s new song stirs the heart |
| 111east | The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An inspiring rock song that portrays inner conflict |
| 112east | That’s how it always is.TENSONG |  play_arrow | TENSONG's 'It's Always Like That, Isn't It?' is relatable |
| 113east | A.H.O.WEST. |  play_arrow | WEST.'s new song, a lively and captivating track |
| 114east | Nachtindigo la End |  play_arrow | A wistful, emotional sound resonates in my chest... |
| 115east | I stillmilet |  play_arrow | milet’s moving movie theme songs captivate with their profound lyrics. |
| 116east | front-facing camerawacci |  play_arrow | A song that captures the special moments of everyday life |
| 117east | Good fortune comes to a cheerful home.Doutsuitare Honpo |  play_arrow | Packed with a lively rhythm and Kansai-dialect humor... |
| 118east | Dream Taxipirafu seijin |  play_arrow | Sophisticated music that evokes the city's nightscape |
| 119east | Valentine Showdownnozomi |  play_arrow | A sweet yet bittersweet portrayal of Valentine’s feelings of love… |
| 120east | inferiorTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | By singer-songwriter Ai Tomioka, '… |
| 121east | So heavyChiba Yūki |  play_arrow | Yuki Chiba will release in December 2024… |
| 122east | Orbital PeriodHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | A grand, space-evoking melody and a clear, tran… |
| 123east | I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | An insert song that sings of courage in a Gundam movie |
| 124east | EurekaHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Hoshino, who explores his true self without wavering from his footing… |
| 125east | BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu, a song of courage with a bow-and-arrow motif |
| 126east | Versailles – Versailles –ayaka |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who sings about love and freedom… |
| 127east | voiceHitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | TV drama ‘119 Emergency Call…’ |