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.

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Pilaf-seijin – Secret Love

This track from the 2024 album “Dream Taxi” is a love song that gently yet powerfully portrays a secret romance.

The melodious piece crafted by rapper Pilaf Seijin blends perfectly with GAL D’s sophisticated beats, expressing a pure love that cherishes intimate moments shared by two.

The music video, directed by Keita Uchino, quickly became a sensation on YouTube and TikTok.

It’s a must-hear right now—dedicated to everyone with a heart in love.

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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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Wednesday Campanella “Moving Point P” Lyric Video

Wednesday Campanella’s new song, which portrays the world of mathematics from a unique angle, vividly expresses the choices and changes we face in life.

By paralleling the movement of a point on a line from our textbooks with our own lives, it gently asks us about the importance of living true to ourselves.

The electro-pop sound blends beautifully with Shiina’s translucent vocals, creating a track that gives you the strength to look forward.

Released in December 2024 as the theme song for episode 7 of the Amazon Original drama “OSHI NO KO,” it’s a song I recommend not only to middle schoolers working hard at their studies and club activities, but also to anyone who needs encouragement when they’re struggling or feeling unsure.

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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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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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um-hum – RIRI (Official Video)

um-hum, a progressive R&B band bringing a new sparkle to Osaka’s music scene, is turning heads.

Blending a wide range of genres—soul, jazz, psychedelic rock, and more—their uniquely crafted sound, often described as “alien-like,” invites listeners into an unknown musical experience.

About a year after forming in March 2019, they won the Grand Prix at Kansai’s largest music contest, eo Music Try 19/20, earning broad recognition for their prowess.

Each of the four members contributes a diverse musical background that meshes seamlessly, creating innovative expressions that transcend genre boundaries.

They’re the perfect band for music fans drawn to the fusion of soothing grooves and experimental sound.