Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]

Water’s gleam meets the sky.NOMELON NOLEMON

NOMELON NOLEMON / Waterfront Reflecting the Sky Official Music Video

A gem of an ending theme that brilliantly captures the world of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Disturbance.

Released in October 2024, it features an impressive sound arrangement where a sense of speed coexists with bittersweet emotion.

The song evokes the shimmer of a river surface illuminated by moonlight, onto which the characters’ powerful feelings are projected.

As the track progresses, the emotions swell—be sure to experience it for yourself!

SupernovaOWV

OWV – 「Supernova」Music Video

This is the title track from OWV’s album “Supernova,” released in April 2025.

Built on an energetic sound, it showcases the explosive individuality of the four members.

The sophistication of the production speaks to the song’s high level of completion.

The music video, featuring a collaboration with 20 dancers, is also breathtaking.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of dance music but for anyone who wants to be moved by powerful sound.

monologueOmoinotake

monologue

It’s a mid-tempo ballad with an oriental atmosphere, created by the band Omoinotake and released digitally in April 2025.

It was selected as the ending theme for the second cour of season 2 of the anime The Apothecary Diaries.

With its beautiful sound arrangement and Leo Fujii’s soaring vocals, it conveys sorrow and a sense of loss for one’s dearest person.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who cherish the feelings they keep in their hearts.

filamentUru

[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”

This is a song whose transparent vocals and deep emotion strike straight to the heart.

Released in April 2025, it’s a ballad created as the theme song for the film “When It’s So Delicious You Cry.” Written and composed by Uru herself, it features an evocative, delicate arrangement woven from piano and guitar.

The layered, gentle melody carries a palpable strength—an urge to keep the light of hope burning.

Please listen while thinking of someone precious to you.

I can be the OneVOLTACTION

【MV】I can be the One #VOLTACTION

An energetic pop tune that fuses a positive message with a powerful sound.

It’s a work by VOLTACTION, included on the album “Action!!!!!!!!!!!!”.

The four-part harmonies layered over the catchy melody are irresistible.

And the lyrics’ message—“let’s believe in tomorrow”—is truly encouraging.

It’s a song I really want you to listen to when you’re feeling down or need a boost.