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.

Playlist

New enka single release [April 2025]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Counting Song of Unsolicited Confessionsreika		A song that chronicles the feelings from youth to loneliness
2	hesitationNagatsuki Akari		A moving ballad that portrays a farewell at the airport
3	A pinky ring I can’t take offSHOW-WA		A heartbreak enka song with Latin rhythm
4	Mi Amore of the Gazekoyuri		A masterpiece that passionately sings of mature love
5	Peonies in the winter of the hearttajima koi		An enka of a dignified flower facing hardship
6	Homesick Love Songfujimachiko		An enka song of poignant feelings after losing love
7	Fragments of LoveHan Jina		An inspiring new song by a South Korea–born enka singer
8	North StationSandai Sayaka		Enka from Hokuriku that portrays poignant partings and lingering feelings
9	A Woman’s Northern JourneySanjō Maya		A song depicting the rain and travel scenes of a northern land
10	Biwako ShigureMifune Kazuko		A tragic love song depicting the scenery of Lake Biwa and feelings of farewell
11	cherishing…Nakamura Masuo		An adult kayōkyoku whose deep-voiced Masuo Nakamura and lonely lyrics resonate with the heart.
12	It’s a song! Life.Nakamura Mitsuko		A powerful enka ballad that portrays the bond between husband and wife
13	Two People’s Tokyo StoryIsogawa Aya & Isegahama Masaya		A mature duet blending Showa-era nostalgia with a modern arrangement
14	mother’s faceItsuki Hiroshi		Hiroshi Itsuki: A gem of a song singing his love for his mother
15	Sentimental Journey in SendaiDate Kozuzu, Date Fuminosuke		Evocatively depict the landscapes and history of Sendai
16	Because I love youSasaki Mai		Mai Sasaki’s bittersweet love song resonates with the heart.
17	I want to see you againKatō Daichi		A heartwarming song filled with hope for a reunion
18	Alone on the shoreChiba Kazuo		Kazuo Chiba's heartrending love song echoing on the beach
19	PhoenixHarada Namito		Portraying love in a Showa-style romance song
20	Lullaby of a Wicked Womanyamaguchi kaoru		A bittersweet love song for an adult woman
21	Setouchi Love SongYamaguchi Misato		Thoughts for those who pursue their dreams amid Setouchi’s scenery
22	Backstreet TavernShima Koji		A wistful breakup song, emotions that resonate in the heart
23	I remembered my hometown.Niinuma Kenji		Kenji Niinuma's new song singing of love for his hometown
24	Secret Flowerumetani kokona		Kokoa Umetani’s gem of a single that sings of youthful love
25	Osaka Love DropletMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s 30th anniversary debut song depicting the city of Osaka
26	Woman’s ElegyShimizu Setsuko		An emotive song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
27	Port of Love and TearsKumagai Hiromi		A melancholy enka about heartbreak in a port town at night.
28	Sakura is sakura.Maki Yufuko		Yufuko Maki’s new song is an enka that shines in the cherry blossom season
29	NinaSanada Naoki		Naoki Sanada’s husky voice enhances the song.
30	Strait Woman ShipMiko Takekawa		Miyako Takekawa’s moving masterpiece, portraying love
31	A life of paying it forwardKanishima Akio		A jewel-like ballad by Akio Kaneshima that gives thanks for kindness and sings of life
32	How Angels and Demons Lovefuurin		A love song that resonates with the heart, the charm of a duo
33	flower raftTakahashi Kiyoko		A woman’s way of life that goes against the current of the river
34	Crybaby Tavern BirdShibuya Yumi		An enka song that sings of a port town woman's heartrending love.