Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]

My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATHSabasusutā

SABANNAMAN – My Girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATH Music Video

It’s a rock tune bursting with respect for old-school punk! It’s a track from Sabishista’s third EP, “My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATH,” released in April 2025.

The up-tempo beat, energetic guitar riffs, and powerful vocals come together to grab listeners by the heart.

If you love punk rock, this will definitely hit home.

By the way, “PIZZA OF DEATH” refers to the label they’re signed to.

Dynamic Ryukyuderakkusu x derakkusu

Dynamic Ryukyu / Deluxe × Deluxe (DELUXE × DELUXE)

This song skillfully blends Okinawan tradition with modern musicality.

It’s a track by the rock band Deluxe×Deluxe, set for release in March 2025, and it covers a work by Akira Ikuma.

The powerful rhythm and passionate melody are striking, and the life-affirming soundscape is deeply moving.

Even those not from Okinawa will likely feel a sense of nostalgia.

It’s a tropical anthem that makes you want to sing along.

TETETEpirafu seijin

TETETE

This work captivates with its inventive sound design.

It’s a track by Pilaf Seijin, released in April 2025.

The snappy flow locks perfectly into the lively beat, making it highly addictive.

The lyrics are also compelling, conveying a positive message to “believe in yourself and keep moving forward.” If you want to feel the new possibilities of music, be sure to give it a listen.

freesiaMarushii

Marcy – Freesia (Official Music Video)

A heartfelt breakup song that portrays the pain of parting.

It’s a track by the rock band Marcy, released in April 2025.

The grand arrangement woven from guitars and strings, along with lyrics from a female perspective that vividly capture the inner turmoil of saying goodbye, truly resonate.

Many listeners will likely relate to the awkwardness that comes through in every phrase.

It’s a song that gently encourages anyone trying to reclaim themselves.

Shape of the FutureWi Sekai Jōcho

Wi-World Jōcho #57 “The Shape of the Future” [Official Music Video]

A gemlike ballad by virtual singer Isekaijoucho, who paints new worlds with her powerful voice.

First unveiled at her 3rd solo concert “Anima III” in August 2024, the song quickly became a hot topic.

Composed and arranged by Kashiimoimi, with lyrics penned by Isekaijoucho herself, it conjures a fantastical world that traces the path of life and stirs the heart.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to believe in yourself.

crepuscular raysShiranui Furea

[Original Anime MV] Crepuscular Rays / Shiranui Flare (Official)

This work, released in April 2025 by VTuber Shiranui Flare, is a piece composed by Aketa Horie, blending a driving beat with delicate melodies.

It sings of a personal raison d’être—“as long as I can be with the one I cherish, that’s enough”—and its straightforward sincerity is deeply moving.

Listening to it, someone may come to your mind as well.

It’s a stirring, emotionally resonant rock number.

Distortion and EmbraceFuwa Minato

[MV] Distortion and Embrace / Minato Fuwa

You’ll be drawn into its alternative sound arrangement.

It’s the lead track from Minato Fuwa’s solo mini-album “Persona,” released in September 2024, and it made waves when the music video dropped in April 2025.

The powerful vocals and meticulous arrangement are striking, and the lyrics—filled with a fleeting sentiment that “only the present matters”—are compelling as well.

Dive into this cool, immersive world.