Trending Songs [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.

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,” releasing in March 2025, is a high-energy youth romance song.

Its charm lies in lyrics that capture fresh moments of love, expressing a racing heart and the thrill of budding romance with an up-tempo beat.

Center member Nina Yagi shines in this track, and the highlight is the full-group dance in the music video, which features a blue-themed visual palette.

A graduate of an artists’ academy, Yagi has drawn attention from younger audiences, with her dance videos on social media surpassing 22 million views.

Portraying the excitement and anxieties at the dawn of love, along with a forward-looking resolve, this song is highly recommended for anyone who wants to be honest with their feelings in love.

The highest level of heartŌbuchi Nonoka

Nonoka Obuchi “Supreme Heart” (Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Enon Kawatani) [Official Audio]

Nonoka Obuchi’s new song is drawing attention as the theme song for a TV anime.

Composed by Enon Kawatani, the track is said to convey a pop, cute vibe with a gentle strength.

It features edgy sound design and a catchy melody that perfectly match the anime’s world.

The single will be released in February 2025.

It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who loves pop music.

Why not enjoy Obuchi’s transparent, airy vocals and lyrics brimming with fantasy elements?

EurekaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Official Video]

This is a song by Gen Hoshino, created with a deep understanding of music while reflecting on himself at age 26.

Incorporating elements of jazz and soul, it was released in January 2025 as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Madoka, 26, I’m a Resident Doctor!”, which portrays a trainee doctor’s growth and daily discoveries.

Based on the mellow, smooth sound known as quiet storm, the piece carries messages of self-renewal, growth, and the challenge of the unknown.

The music video was directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima, and its theme is reflected in serene scenes of interaction with actor Taiga Nakano.

It’s a warm, encouraging song that gently supports those who keep moving forward and those about to take a new step.

Burn My Uvniverse (Ablaze Remix)Maeda Jun & yanaginagi

Burn My Universe (Ablaze Remix)

The collaborative songs by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi are characterized by moving lyrics and a clear, translucent singing voice.

This work delicately depicts the protagonist’s emotions, centering on themes of inner conflict and hope amid battle.

Following the original version released in June 2022, a remixed version will be available starting in January 2025.

Created as an in-game song for the smartphone RPG “Heaven Burns Red,” it deepens the expression of the game’s world.

With both a sense of speed and a poignant sorrow, the track will resonate with those searching for their purpose in life and those who wish to protect someone dear.

But no loveRainy。

Rainy. “But No Love” MV

Rainy.

delivers a powerful dance number that captures the feelings of a sixteen-year-old in their entirety.

Beneath its pop, up-tempo sound, the song weaves in age-specific worries and inner conflicts, as well as the push-and-pull of young love, vividly expressing emotions that feel true to life for today’s youth.

The wavering heart at the boundary between childhood and adulthood resonates deeply alongside a light, deftly crafted sound that blends the essences of Heisei and Reiwa-era J-pop.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan airing from January 2025, this marks the third tie-in with the series.

Now in the third year since debut, Rainy.’s increasingly mature vocals and dance performance are not to be missed, and are sure to strike a chord with anyone in the thick of their youth.

Unable to become an adultkujira

Unable to become an adult

This song is striking for its vocals that gently weave a delicate, fleeting sense of longing, paired with a melody that softly wraps around the listener.

It warmly depicts a young person facing forward despite anxieties and confusion about growing up, and the loneliness and ordinariness they carry.

With Kujira’s signature subtle expressiveness, it tenderly renders true-to-life emotions.

The track was written as the theme song for the film “Senpai wa Otokonoko: Ame nochi Hare,” set for release in February 2025.

Kujira also handled both the opening and ending themes for the TV anime series “Senpai wa Otokonoko,” further enriching the world of the work.

It’s a song that gently speaks to those feeling uncertainty or doubt, offering solace while affirming the importance of living true to oneself.