Trending Music [March 2025]

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AiNA THE END – Hana Musou [Official Music Video]

This song grandly portrays the inevitable encounters with love—and the farewells—that we face in life.

Ainashi THE END’s powerful yet heartrending vocals beautifully capture both the joy of discovering love and the sorrow of losing it.

The sweeping ballad, flowing piano melodies, and dramatic string arrangements stir the emotions.

Written specifically as the theme song for the anime film Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Two – Fire Rat, set for release in March 2025, it also complements the film’s ending theme, “Katsubō,” supporting the movie’s entire world through its musical dimension.

As a solo work by Ainashi THE END, it marks a new frontier following the albums THE END, The Zombie, and RUBY POP.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear or who wants to reflect on the essence of love.

Caramel PainHoshimachi Suisei

Caramel Pain / Suisei Hoshimachi (official)

This is a song by Suisei Hoshimachi that delivers a deeply introspective, emotionally stirring message.

Included on the album “Shinsei Mokuroku,” released in January 2025, it expresses our doubts and inner conflicts through her distinctive vocals.

It portrays emotions where life’s sweetness and bitterness intermingle, and, centered on themes like a lack of courage and the difficulty of self-acceptance, creates a worldview that anyone living today can relate to.

Written and composed by Deu of PEOPLE 1, with arrangements co-produced by Hitoshi Taguchi, it was also performed at the “SuperNova” concert at Nippon Budokan in February 2025, captivating the audience.

This piece is perfect for moments of self-reflection or sorting through your feelings.

It’s recommended for those who want to accept who they’ve been and take a new step forward.

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IVE 아이브 ‘ATTITUDE’ MV

The dance number currently causing a buzz on social media is IVE’s latest work.

Featured on the album “IVE EMPATHY,” released in February 2025, it’s a pop tune that sings about embracing challenges like a friend and moving forward true to yourself.

With an addictive melody that samples the American classic “Tom’s Diner” and a dazzling synth sound, it’s crafted to make anyone want to move their body.

The group is also set for the largest Japan tour in their history, scheduled to visit four cities: Aichi, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Yokohama.

Perfect for making dance videos on social media or taking on dance challenges with friends, this track will elevate your mood to enjoy dancing.

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DREAMS COME TRUE “It Starts Here!”

A lively track that blends 80s disco with Latin rhythms, evoking the spirit of a summer festival.

Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in March 2025, “Koko Kara Da!” is an anthem cheering on those who keep moving forward.

It was written as the theme song for the “Osaka-Kansai Expo Commemorative ACN EXPO EKIDEN 2025.” Its friendly, accessible melody and layers of pulse-raising rhythms leave a strong impression.

It’s a song that reminds you of the joy of giving your best—perfect for watching sports or boosting motivation before a workout.

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Erika Ikuta “Ignore” MV

This is a song with a unique atmosphere that portrays the loneliness and conflicts born from missed connections between people.

Released in March 2025 as a track on Erika Ikuta’s self-written and composed EP “bitter candy,” it features a freely flowing, wide-ranging melody line, complemented by her transparent vocals that deepen the song’s world.

It delicately captures real emotions—contradictory feelings of wanting to be noticed while ignoring the other person, and the lingering sadness that remains even as one accepts the end of a relationship.

It’s a track that will resonate with anyone struggling with human relationships.

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DeNeel – Limelight (Lyric Video)

Born in Osaka, DeNeel is a captivating band that pioneered their own genre, “OSAKA REVIVAL POP,” elevating elements of classic kayōkyoku into a contemporary sound.

Since forming in 2017, they’ve built a distinctive world with R&B-like grooves, distorted guitar textures, and glossy vocals.

In 2019, they moved their base of operations to Tokyo and have steadily grown their fanbase, with over 380,000 views on their songs on YouTube.

In July 2023, they provided theme songs for anime and films, increasing their media presence.

Each member brings a diverse musical background, creating a neo-kayōkyoku sound.

Blending nostalgia and freshness, their music is a record that can be enjoyed across generations.

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FATE BOX – Happy End [MV]

Born in Osaka in 2014 out of a burning passion for Green Day, the rock band FATE BOX captivates many fans with their powerful sound and melodic sensibilities.

They started as a three-piece and became a four-member lineup in August 2023, delivering even more energetic performances since then.

With releases like the albums “Helter Skelter” and “In Blood,” which fuse punk and rock ’n’ roll, they’ve established a strong presence in the Kansai music scene.

At major festivals such as MINAMI WHEEL and Borofesta, their overwhelming live performances whip audiences into a frenzy.

If you’re a rock fan looking for fiery messages and exhilarating sounds, this is a band you should definitely check out.