Trending Songs [February 2025]

mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER

[MV] FRUITS ZIPPER “Kagami”

This track is packed with FRUITS ZIPPER’s pop-inspired worldview, singing about looking at yourself in the mirror and transforming, as if by magic, into a shining version of you.

It’s an elegant piece that expresses the importance of facing yourself, as sung by the members.

With mysterious spells that evoke magical-girl anime and choreography that incorporates gestures like opening a compact, it blends excitement with cuteness.

Released digitally on January 17, 2025, it’s also used as the web commercial song for “Haruyama Homerare Suit,” drawing attention alongside the commercial featuring the members.

It’s the perfect companion for your daily self-care—morning routines and makeup alike—and is recommended for moments when you want to boost your self-esteem or take a new step forward.

Specially, do it.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

A bittersweet yet passionate love song portraying the shape of intense affection has arrived from =LOVE.

Set for release on February 26, 2025, this track features lyrics by Rino Sashihara, charmingly expressing possessiveness and special displays of love toward a partner.

The cute melody wrapped in fierce yearning pairs perfectly with lyrics that convey a secretive, deep-seated desire to have someone all to oneself.

In the fantastical, red-themed music video, Maika Sasaki takes center stage, with 360-degree filming revealing new facets of her appeal.

Recommended for those who want to understand the complex emotions of a girl in love, or who want to savor the allure of both pop and idol music at the same time.

snow moonRyosuke Yamada

Ryosuke Yamada – “snow moon” [Official Music Video]

Set against a wintry snowy backdrop, Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP delivers a poignant love song.

It’s a gentle medium-tempo ballad centered on piano and strings, marked by his sweet, aching vocals.

The lyrics carefully portray the feelings of looking back on a cherished, secret love while mustering the resolve to take a new step forward.

Scheduled for release as a digital single on February 19, 2025, the track features a music video with a dreamlike touch, starring model-actress Erika Mori as the love interest.

As the second installment in Yamada’s return to solo activities after 12 years, the song is drawing significant attention.

It’s a piece that will stay close to your heart on quiet winter nights alone, or when you want to linger in memories of someone special.

medicineYuika

Medicine / “Yuika” [MV]

A gem-like love song packed with tender warmth and sweet-and-sour emotion.

Its unique expression—likening the feeling of being in love to medicine—is depicted from Yuika’s signature perspective.

The electro-tinged sound and catchy pop melody blend beautifully, resulting in a track that soothes the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2025, this was the first song she put out after turning 20.

It premiered at her second live show, “Sweet alyssum,” where it drew an enthusiastic response.

The fresh arrangement by Toomi You and the poppy, programmed beats leave a strong impression.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to hear love portrayed as an uplifting anthem.

SpacecraftBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Spacecraft -Music Video-

This dance tune offers a grand sense of scale, gazing at human activity from a cosmic perspective.

It’s an ambitious work that fuses BE:FIRST’s aggressive sound with a message that transcends time and space.

The lyrics crafted by SKY-HI and SHUNTO carry a viewpoint as if looking down at Earth from outer space, along with a firm resolve to take on new challenges.

The track is included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released in February 2025.

The same single also features songs such as the ending theme for the TV anime “SPECIAL EDITED VERSION ‘ONE PIECE’ Fish-Man Island Arc.” Expressed through a distinctive worldview and powerful dance performance, this piece will be a reliable anthem when you want to test your potential or take a new step forward.

Be sure to check it out!

my kilogramALL IN

ALL IN “My Kilograms” Official Music Video / Fuji TV Anime ‘Run for the Money: Great Mission’ Ending Theme Song

ALL IN delivers a passionate, straight-from-the-heart anthem of support.

Crafted by Kenichi Maeyamada, this song powerfully expresses a drive for self-transformation and urges listeners to break free from the vanity and pretense overflowing on social media to face their true selves.

With its exhilarating melody and compelling message, it’s a standout work that strikes a chord.

Chosen as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime “Run for Money: The Great Mission,” the track is drawing attention as their major-label debut release in March 2025.

It’s a song that will give you a push when you feel like you’re losing your sense of self or want to take a bold new step forward.

The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

The True Nature of Tears

An impressive song by SUPER BEAVER that portrays the complex emotions within the human heart.

It delicately depicts the contradictory feelings of wanting someone to notice you while carrying thoughts you can’t tell anyone, as well as the wavering between your true self and the self you present in society.

Its story-like development—exploring one’s essence through tears—is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

This piece was written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025.

In the drama starring Misako Renbutsu, the song appears as a track that holds significant meaning for the protagonist, and Daisei Kido’s performance of the song within the show is another highlight.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re troubled or uncertain, or when you want to face yourself.

The warm vocals and melody, which feel as if they’re by your side, will surely give you strength.