Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]

Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES

B.B.WAVES – Friends Forever (Official Music Video)

This is the second pop song from B.B.WAVES, set to an exhilarating soundscape that celebrates the importance of friendship and shared memories.

Released on April 9, 2025, the track blends warm, embracing EDM production with melodic, standout vocals.

Its hopeful vibe is sure to put you in a positive mood.

It’s a perfect song for graduation season, the start of a new chapter, or whenever you want to capture a youthful moment with your closest friends.

For now,Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – For Now, For the Time Being (Official Music Video)

A coming-of-age love song that emotionally captures the delicate feelings of adolescence.

It’s a track by Galileo Galilei, a rock band from Hokkaido, released in April 2025 as a tie-in for the original art exhibition of the popular manga “Blue Box.” The airy, translucent vocals and lyrical guitar sound seem to gently embrace the hazy emotions lingering in your heart.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who struggles to put their feelings into words in love, or who is troubled by the distance between themselves and the one they care about.

She is now inside the labyrinth.HoneyWorks feat. KAF

She’s in a labyrinth now. / HoneyWorks feat. KAF

This track fuses a fantastical sound with a mysterious worldview.

It’s a collaboration between HoneyWorks and Kaf, released as a single in April 2025.

The song was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgi-roku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toiteshimau Kara.” Set against the backdrop of Tokyo in 1948, the anime’s setting, it conveys the protagonist’s emotions and stories of the supernatural through a dark yet pop-tinged sound.

Kaf’s translucent vocals blend seamlessly with HoneyWorks’ signature catchy melodies, creating a uniquely captivating atmosphere.

Glory daysKis-my-ft2

Kis-My-Ft2 /「Glory days」Music Video

A refreshing rock number produced by Kamikaze Boy of the rock band MAN WITH A MISSION.

Released digitally as the lead track from the album “MAGFACT” starting in April 2025, the song stands out with a sound that stirs anticipation for the future and lyrics that speak to the heart.

The message “Let’s go to the future together” is truly moving.

It’s an uplifting anthem to listen to when you need the courage to take on a challenge.

If it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster

If it's not a dream, then what is it?

It’s a message song that gives you the power to live for tomorrow.

Released in May 2025 by Little Glee Monster, it was selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Rock Is a Lady’s Accomplishment.” The sincere vocals that feel as if they speak directly to the listener’s heart and the lyrics that portray honest emotions leave a strong impression.

The lyrics carry a universal theme that gently supports the worries and doubts everyone faces.

When you want to reexamine your true self, this song is sure to have your back.

King Kila GameMAZZEL

MAZZEL / King Kila Game -Music Video-

A party rock tune that fuses overwhelming groove with a catchy melody.

It’s a track by MAZZEL, released in April 2025 as a digital single from the album “Royal Straight Flush.” Its energetic, danceable vibe is brimming with a charm that naturally makes listeners want to move.

The music video is top-notch, showcasing the members’ razor-sharp performance.

When you want to feel completely free and enjoy the moment, the song’s overwhelming energy is sure to set you free.

CanopusNovelbright

Novelbright – Canopus [Official Audio]

An emotional rock sound that grabs your heart.

This is a track by Novelbright.

Released digitally in April 2025, the song showcases vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s impressive high-range singing.

The lyrics carry a message of light shining in the darkness—hope and friendship—that lifts your spirits just by reading them.

Born from Takenaka’s own experiences, the raw feelings resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s an inspiring number that will support you at your side!