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New enka single release [April 2025]
A new breeze has begun to blow through the enka scene in April 2025.
New songs are opening up fresh frontiers for enka, featuring lyrics that resonate with modern lifestyles and traditional melodies enhanced by sophisticated arrangements.
From young artists buzzing on social media to seasoned veterans with deepening mastery, a diverse array of singers are delivering heartfelt performances.
Here we present the future of enka, woven from both nostalgia and novelty.
New enka song releases [April 2025] (1–10)
A Counting Song of Unsolicited Confessionsreika
It’s a captivating number that traces feelings from youth all the way to the solitude of the present.
Released by Nippon Crown in April 2025, the piece was created with lyrics by Chihiro Fuyumi and music by Makoto Sugimoto.
The song weaves tales of urban love, parting, and inner reflection in the style of a counting song.
Its soul-stirring vocals, bluesy soundscape, and lingering melody leave a strong impression.
It’s a track that resonates when you want to quietly look inward in the stillness of night—one that speaks to a mature sensibility.
hesitationNagatsuki Akari
A ballad whose melody sinks deep into the heart.
It’s a farewell song set in an airport, released in March 2025 by enka singer Akari Nagatsuki.
Kyo-ko Asahina’s sorrowful yet elegant lyrics blend beautifully with the dramatic composition.
Nagatsuki’s all-embracing vocals are captivating as well.
Each listen deepens the ache, a song that tightens the chest with bittersweet pain.
Please take your time and listen closely.
A pinky ring I can’t take offSHOW-WA
A mature heartbreak song with a passionate, Latin-inspired rhythm that leaves a lasting impression.
It’s SHOW-WA’s April 2025 single, a kayōkyoku number steeped in the scent of the Shōwa era.
Centered on the theme of love’s memories engraved on a pinky finger, the lyrics capture a regretful man’s emotions—its relatability is remarkable.
The members’ distinctive, polished vocals are another draw.
Surrender your body and soul to this music!
Mi Amore of the Gazekoyuri
Titled “Mi Amore,” which means “my love” in Italian, this work passionately portrays a mature romance.
Released by Nippon Columbia in March 2025, it is studded with striking Spanish phrases and envelops the listener in a melody rich with exotic flair.
The joys, heartaches, and inner conflicts felt in love are depicted with delicate nuance.
Koyuri’s translucent vocals blend beautifully with Minoru Maruo’s emotionally rich arrangements.
It’s a gem of a love song that resonates with the heart—perfect for a romantic evening with someone special.
Peonies in the winter of the hearttajima koi
This enka song uses a flower that blooms with dignity despite the winter cold as its motif, expressing the strength to face life’s hardships.
It is a single by Kojika Tajima, released by Nippon Crown in March 2025.
The lyrics were written by Soko Yamamichi and Ryo Sora, and the composition is by Sorato Masuda.
Its dynamic arrangement highlights a powerful message that charts the path of life.
It’s a song that will set your heart ablaze—give it a listen when you need a boost of motivation.
Homesick Love Songfujimachiko
A gem of an enka ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a loved one.
Released by Nippon Crown in March 2025, this work is a song by Machiko Fuji, with her mentor, Kuto Masuda, composing the music.
Its unhurried rhythm and wistful melody—evoking vivid scenes of the raging Sea of Japan—resonate deeply in the heart.
As you listen, why not let your thoughts drift to that precious someone you can no longer meet?
Fragments of LoveHan Jina
The enka singer Han Jina from South Korea released a single in April 2025, with the coupling track “Soshite Ima wa” included.
Written and composed by Sora Shirozora and arranged by Yoshichika Inomata, the work has drawn attention as her first release in about two years since her 25th anniversary song “Tenmado: Ai to Iu Kodoku.” It’s a heartrending piece that traces memories of being left behind by a loved one in the rain.
I think it’s perfect for times when you want to dwell in your sadness.