New enka single release [March 2025]

Tsugaru Shamisen StorySaisei

Ryusei / Tsugaru Shamisen Story

This is a warm-hearted song themed around the shamisen rooted in the land of Tsugaru.

Written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi, it was released in February 2025.

It’s an enka number that gently weaves together the protagonist’s feelings toward their parents and pride in the shamisen, having chosen a path away from their hometown.

A modern, rock-like arrangement and effective use of electric guitar shine throughout.

Ayasei’s emotionally rich vocals, singing of gratitude to father and mother and a longing for home, and the shamisen’s evocative tones that resonate like memories, sink deep into the heart.

The scenic descriptions are superb, such as the scene of looking up at the stars on a blizzardy night while thinking of home.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those living apart from their families and hometown.

Wings for TomorrowTokunaga Yuuki

[MV] Yuuki Tokunaga "Wings to Tomorrow" Short ver.

This is a magnificent enka ballad that evokes a sky full of stars and the light of eternity.

Crafted by an all-star creative team—lyrics by Fumihiko Genbun, composition by Chiaki Oka, and arrangement by Megumi Wakakusa—the song was released in March 2025.

Yuuki Tokunaga’s powerful vocals deliver courage and hope to take flight toward tomorrow.

It begins quietly, like telling a story, and then swells into an emotionally stirring chorus, characterized by its grand scale.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re about to take a new step in life.

A Letter from a Cold CountryTokodai Fumiya

A Letter from a Cold Country

This is a song, themed around a letter that arrived one day, about thinking of someone precious.

Fumiya Tokodai’s rugged, resonant vocals gently envelop the protagonist’s aching sorrow and loneliness.

It’s moving to hear the quiet resilience of someone who, despite lingering attachment, wishes happiness for a loved one far away.

Makano’s lyrics, which brilliantly capture deep emotional shifts, harmonize beautifully with Chiaki Oka’s richly expressive melody.

Released in March 2025, this work is an ambitious piece commemorating the fifth anniversary of the artist’s debut.

It’s a song that will gently accompany those who still think of a former lover.

Melancholy NightMatsu Kaori

Kaori Matsu - 'Melancholy Night' Official Music Video

A poignant love story woven from the beautiful lights and loneliness that color the city nightscape resonates in the heart.

The wavering feelings of a romance that was supposed to be just a fling and the strength to choose farewell are expressed with finesse, brought to life by Kaori Matsu’s sultry vocals.

Released in February 2025, this work perfectly marries lyrics spun by Tsubasa Kazu with an emotionally rich melody crafted by Hiroshi Tokuhisa.

Set in a lounge on the 55th floor of a high-rise, its striking world overlaps the star-like city lights with a fragile longing for love.

Perfect for night drives or moments when you want to sink into a mellow mood.

A recommended track for anyone who relates to the urban sense of loneliness and bittersweetness.

Tears of Dead LeavesMatsubara Miho

Miho Matsubara “Tears of Dead Leaves” MV [Official]

A gem of a ballad that portrays the sorrow of heartbreak through the image of dead leaves dancing in the wind.

Delivered by Miho Matsubara in February 2025, this song delicately depicts the pain and loneliness of lost love.

Veteran composer Chiaki Oka’s beautiful melody adds a gentle, heartfelt touch.

The protagonist’s feelings as they stand alone on a city corner at night are tenderly wrapped in a voice full of melancholy.

The way the song follows the lingering image of a loved one and wanders through a drizzly city really strikes a chord.

If you’re carrying the ache of heartbreak, listening to this track will grip the depths of your heart.

Flowers of MichinokuMizuta Ryūko

Ryuko Mizuta “Flowers of Michinoku” Music Video

An emotionally rich song interweaving the beautiful landscapes and scenes of Tohoku.

Ryuko Mizuta’s powerful yet delicate vocals portray the poignant inner feelings of a woman who continues to think of the one she loves.

Released in February 2025 as her 39th single, it was crafted by an illustrious team: lyrics by Reiji Mizuki, composition by Keisuke Hama, and arrangement by Megumi Wakakusa.

Layered with Mizuta’s lustrous singing, the result is a deeply expressive piece.

Brimming with a sense of travel and longing, this work is a must-listen for anyone who resonates with love for someone far away or who is interested in the climate and culture of the Tohoku region.

It also weaves in real place names such as the peaks of Mount Zao and Nakanose Bridge, offering an even deeper flavor for those who know these locales.

Iyasa(ka), YassaiIshikawa Sayuri

Sayuri Ishikawa “Yasaka (Iyasaka) Yassai” Music Video

This enka number, themed on Noto’s traditional Abare Festival, delivers a bold, powerful impression.

With lyrics by Shohei Mozu and composition by Keisuke Hama, it’s an ambitious work set to be released in March 2025 as a song by Sayuri Ishikawa.

The layered chants create a vibrant sense of motion, while the intricate arrangement enhances the song’s appeal.

It’s a track brimming with immediacy, as if you can feel the festival’s heat and hear people’s breathing.

Carrying the spirit of a festival with a 350-year history into the present, it sings grandly of prayers for health and bountiful harvests.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you need a lift or when you’d like to sing along with someone special.