Latest J-Pop Releases [March 2025]

SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

DSTMONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT / DSTM (Music Video)

An ambitious track by ONE OR EIGHT that boldly samples Rihanna’s classic “Don’t Stop The Music.” With its modern hip-hop beats and catchy rap and melodies, this song hints at new possibilities for pop music.

The music video—featuring a sci-fi, cinematic world—is a must-see.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to share in the love of music or get an energy boost from dance tunes!

Brain Narcotics RemixRAY

RAY / Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Kujun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keith [Official Music Video]

It’s a captivating crossover number where the unique styles of diverse artists fuse together.

Originally released in 2023 as a track by RAY, this is the 2025 remix version featuring a stellar lineup including CHEHON, MAKA, and Kujun.

It’s a song that reaffirms the possibilities of hip-hop and music itself, making it a great pick when you want to recharge your energy!

Sakura MirageReGLOSS

Sakura Mirage

A fresh spring song that layers the fantastical imagery of cherry blossoms and mirages.

This ReGLOSS release will be available digitally in March 2025.

Crafted into a grand pop tune that evokes meetings and partings—and new beginnings—along with the changing seasons.

The dramatic sound blends the uniquely expressive voices of the five members, creating a moving sonic world.

An electronic number that will help you take that next step forward.

REDRyosuke Yamada

Ryosuke Yamada – “RED” [Official Music Video 4K ver.]

A dynamic, edgy dance-pop tune.

One of the flagship tracks from Ryosuke Yamada’s April 2025 album “RED.” Daiki Arioka took part in the production, and the tense sound and cool melody are perfectly in sync.

The song conveys a stance of unleashing one’s inner feelings.

It especially resonates when you want to break out of your shell or move forward with an important resolve in your heart.

SoundlySCANDAL

SCANDAL『Soundly』- Music Video

This piece packs thoughts of the future into a melodious sound.

It was released digitally on March 1, 2025 and included on the EP “LOVE, SPARK, JOY!” released on March 5.

The track deepens SCANDAL’s musicality more than ever, fusing a powerful rhythm with emotional vocal work to great effect.

The lyrics, which pursue sights yet unseen, are encouraging.

It’s a mid-tempo number that gently gives a push to anyone who wants to keep moving forward.

amberSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Amber”

A song that gently portrays the things that continue to linger in our hearts across time.

Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it was released in March 2025 as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Dog.” Set to a dreamlike melody, it delicately depicts parting from someone precious, the fragility of memories, and the anxiety of forgetting.

Fukase’s calm vocals fit perfectly with the soundscape that unfolds slowly and expansively.

Listening to it will surely make the precious memories within you even harder to let go of.