Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]
With the arrival of spring, a fresh breeze is blowing through the music scene.
April 2025 has seen a flurry of ambitious releases from buzzworthy artists like King Gnu, MAZZEL, Aooo, and imase.
From alternative sounds to pop tunes that boost your self-esteem, we’re introducing a lineup of the latest Japanese tracks spanning a wide range of genres.
You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
Playlist
| Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | wanderingAKASAKI |  play_arrow | AKASAKI’s new song depicting loneliness and love in the city |
| 2east | Go in Blind (Moon Wolf)&TEAM |  play_arrow | &TEAM's epic dance number |
| 3east | All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Vigilante opening theme song to be released in April 2025 |
| 4east | TETETEpirafu seijin |  play_arrow | An addictive beat track by the Pilafians |
| 5east | Synchrome (with suis from Yorushika)TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE |  play_arrow | An emotional concerto by Shigure and Yorushika |
| 6east | Critical♡PrettyiLiFE! |  play_arrow | iLiFE!'s cute idol tune |
| 7east | Charles (Prod. by Tatsuya Kitani)Ado |  play_arrow | Charles's emotional rock cover |
| 8east | Magic is a spice.Aooo |  play_arrow | A positive rock song by the band Aooo |
| 9east | faceAve Mujica |  play_arrow | Gothic metal that confronts the self |
| 10east | Planet Makeup ProjectCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | CUTIE STREET's new song release |
| 11east | Funny Osaka feat. OSAKA ROOTSET-KING |  play_arrow | An Expo support song overflowing with love for Osaka |
| 12east | One Thousand and One Nights feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Hilcrhyme |  play_arrow | A song of a timeless love story |
| 13east | TWILIGHT!!!King Gnu |  play_arrow | King Gnu's masterful movie theme song |
| 14east | HERELANA |  play_arrow | LANA’s new song, a dreamy hip‑hop style message |
| 15east | to meMAZZEL |  play_arrow | MAZZEL's self-affirmation-themed pop tune |
| 16east | MUSEME:I |  play_arrow | An urban pop tune interwoven with diverse genres |
| 17east | C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK explores the possibilities of music |
| 18east | giftRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS's theme song for an NHK morning drama |
| 19east | do ONRIP SLYME |  play_arrow | RIP SLYME reunites after nine years |
| 20east | Buchi★I GOT ITSUPER EIGHT |  play_arrow | A party song by SUPER EIGHT for karaoke |
| 21east | SisterWON |  play_arrow | Anime ending theme song, an emotional and heart-touching piece |
| 22east | That’s good too.Wakeys |  play_arrow | Wakeys song, ending theme of an NHK program |
| 23east | Loli lockyun robo♡ano |  play_arrow | A pop theme song and a world full of playfulness |
| 24east | Nameless Daysimase |  play_arrow | imase's new song, an anthem to a life that stays true to one's convictions |
| 25east | Deceptive Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A dramatic song that depicts the conflict between trust and doubt |
| 26east | Kid-Adult Heroshinako・takepara・riapi (Harajuku Heroes) |  play_arrow | Pop tune by a Harajuku artist |
| 27east | Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. |  play_arrow | Aharan-san’s opening theme, ACA-ne’s highly addictive song |
| 28east | SPEEDnatori |  play_arrow | Natori’s new song, tied up with an Aquarius commercial |
| 29east | My girlfriend is PIZZA OF DEATHSabasusutā |  play_arrow | Sabasister's new punk song |
| 30east | Distortion and EmbraceFuwa Minato |  play_arrow | Fuwa Minato’s solo song features powerful, compelling vocals |
| 31east | Pink Punchnozomi |  play_arrow | Noashi’s new song Pink Punch is a pop work with a Western-music vibe. |
| 32east | AddictionSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A passionate song overflowing with romantic feelings! |
| 33east | Looking back nowIn Man |  play_arrow | Rhyme Man fuses hip-hop in his new song |
| 34east | SunburstShingāzuhai |  play_arrow | A powerful rock song by Singer's High |
| 35east | rock starAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s powerful rock tune |
| 36east | STEP !Awesome City Club |  play_arrow | 10th debut anniversary, an upbeat male-female vocal song |
| 37east | Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES |  play_arrow | A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories |
| 38east | For now,Galileo Galilei |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age love song that portrays adolescent romantic feelings |
| 39east | She is now inside the labyrinth.HoneyWorks feat. KAF |  play_arrow | HoneyWorks × Kaf collaboration song |
| 40east | Glory daysKis-my-ft2 |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that gives you courage for the future |
| 41east | If it’s not a dream, then what is it?Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster encouragement song |
| 42east | King Kila GameMAZZEL |  play_arrow | MAZZEL's danceable party rock song |
| 43east | CanopusNovelbright |  play_arrow | Novelbright's rock of hope and friendship |
| 44east | TOMORROW X TOGETHERRise |  play_arrow | A rock-tinged pop song by TOMORROW X TOGETHER |
| 45east | Would You Like One?Travis Japan |  play_arrow | Travis Japan's pop tune movie theme song |
| 46east | NEO SAMURAIWORLD ORDER |  play_arrow | Fusion of tradition and the future, bringing the samurai spirit into the modern age |
| 47east | Mobnoderella≠ME |  play_arrow | The feelings of those who can’t be the protagonists in Cinderella’s world |
| 48east | Love and stuff like that.riria. |  play_arrow | A gentle song for an anime theme, depicting growth and bonds |
| 49east | ∞Oguri Kyappu (CV: Takayagi Kotoha) |  play_arrow | The ending theme of Uma Musume, a moving song |
| 50east | freesiaMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s heartbreak song, the pain of a breakup |
| 51east | MONTAGENakajima Kento |  play_arrow | MONTAGE is a masterpiece of anime opening songs |
| 52east | yellow lightTomonari Sora |  play_arrow | Youth song, Assassination Classroom new opening theme |
| 53east | So☆LuckyOgura Yui |  play_arrow | The anime opening theme, Yui Ogura’s singing voice is light and airy. |
| 54east | Love WindIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Gently singing the bewilderment and pounding of a love’s beginning |
| 55east | Party of MonstersHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Hikawa and Tetsuya Komuro collaboration song |
| 56east | mimosaHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A gem of a ballad with a voice full of love |
| 57east | Kiss U Dead Or AliveSeikima II |  play_arrow | Seikima-II’s first new song in 37 years |
| 58east | Metal buddieschōtokkyū |  play_arrow | Super express metalnance. A positive message. |
| 59east | hydrangearikon densetsu |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting a rainy scene |
| 60east | Cat’s Meow (feat. Hidefumi Kenmochi)Den-on-bu |  play_arrow | A new frontier in electronic music! |
| 61east | Cute for lifetakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | An electropop song of a maiden in love |
| 62east | WALTZryūgūjō |  play_arrow | Ryugu Castle Anime, Part 1: A Fantastical World of Sound |
| 63east | Message — kotodute —Porunogurafiti |  play_arrow | A song by Porno Graffitti imbued with their thoughts on peace |
| 64east | Flower Reportberry meet |  play_arrow | A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters |
| 65east | DiNAYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s song that likens memories with a lover to genes |
| 66east | Music of the Celestial Sphere (Sora)Ave Mujica |  play_arrow | The appeal of symphonic music |
| 67east | from me to u feat. PoppyBABYMETAL |  play_arrow | BABYMETAL and Poppy’s new song, heavy metal |
| 68east | Ready to RockBAND-MAID |  play_arrow | BAND-MAID's hard rock song |
| 69east | Shut up.GINTA & WAKI |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by GINTA and Masato Waki |
| 70east | Angel and DemonGRe4N BOYZ |  play_arrow | One Piece opening theme song |
| 71east | ROSEHANA |  play_arrow | HANA sings about the strength to overcome hardship |
| 72east | Cheek to CheekIMP. |  play_arrow | IMP.'s pop tune, a TV drama theme song |
| 73east | Sepia feat. TOOBOEMori Calliope |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Mori Calliope and TOOBOE |
| 74east | KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, theme song for The Apothecary Diaries |
| 75east | ContinueNEE |  play_arrow | Continue, Oni-jin Gentōshō OP song |
| 76east | Water’s gleam meets the sky.NOMELON NOLEMON |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno |
| 77east | SupernovaOWV |  play_arrow | Introduction to OWV’s new song “Supernova” |
| 78east | monologueOmoinotake |  play_arrow | An oriental-style mid-tempo ballad. A work by Omoinotake. |
| 79east | filamentUru |  play_arrow | A translucent singing voice and deep emotion move the heart |
| 80east | I can be the OneVOLTACTION |  play_arrow | An upbeat pop tune that gives you energy |
| 81east | BIG LOVE SONGWEST. |  play_arrow | WEST.’s love songs lift the heart |
| 82east | exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros] | ![exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5ntakgegH8/default.jpg) play_arrow | A rock number for an anime theme song |
| 83east | Petty Citizen Iaamazarashi |  play_arrow | amazarashi's punk rock song |
| 84east | LOMLiLiFE! |  play_arrow | Fierce rock, passionate vocals, and songs that touch the heart |
| 85east | GRIDOUTyama |  play_arrow | yama's GRIDOUT is in an anime opening |
| 86east | crepuscular raysShiranui Furea |  play_arrow | The moving song by VTuber Shiranui Flare |
| 87east | Try it nowHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | An energetic song that celebrates the greatness of taking on challenges |
| 88east | Ultra-strong ultimate exerciseHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A lively, highly addictive idol song |
| 89east | Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song |
| 90east | Shapes Of HappinessMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s 45th anniversary debut commemorative song |
| 91east | Summertime GhostSuiyōbi no Campanella |  play_arrow | Wednesday Campanella Sophisticated Electro of a Summer Night |
| 92east | flower fortune-tellingShimizu Miisa |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song painted with a transparent, clear singing voice |
| 93east | Gazaniasnekomata okayu |  play_arrow | Nekomata Okayu’s new Showa-style kayōkyoku rock song |
| 94east | Lame duckTsunomaki Watame × Oozora Subaru |  play_arrow | Tsunomaki Watame and Oozora Subaru's duet pop song |
| 95east | The world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | Cheering song of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |
| 96east | the reason for the beginningKaida Haru |  play_arrow | A song of the will to move forward without forgetting one’s original resolve |
| 97east | HalflakeCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | A spring new-life support song |
| 98east | It has come to goodbye.Chevon |  play_arrow | An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring |
| 99east | Child in meDef Tech |  play_arrow | Def Tech expresses purity and connection |
| 100east | SUPER CRUISIN’Hey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Expressing the Heisei and Reiwa eras through hip-hop |
| 101east | to mix; to be mixed; to mingleKizunaAI |  play_arrow | “Mazaru,” a song by Kizuna AI, … |
| 102east | Autumn Notes by YitsuhiMyGO!!!!! |  play_arrow | MyGO's emotional rock of parting and departure |
| 103east | voiceNOISEMAKER |  play_arrow | NOISEMAKER’s ambitious work, a fusion of diverse genres |
| 104east | HoteiROF-MAO |  play_arrow | An innovative electronic music work themed on the Seven Lucky Gods |
| 105east | Tomorrow Too (IKUSHAMO Ver.)SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A message song of hope and support, in collaboration with Erika Ikuta |
| 106east | Life is a mix of nutsVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s new song is breezy yet layered |
| 107east | Westside soul!WEST. |  play_arrow | WEST.'s never-give-up song |
| 108east | Soyokazeimase |  play_arrow | imase’s new song “Soyokaze” is a refreshing, springlike pop tune |
| 109east | Judgement?m-flo loves Suzuki Mamiko |  play_arrow | A soothing lovers rock that questions your true self |
| 110east | As the gods say!≠ME |  play_arrow | A romantic song from an anime ending (ED) |
| 111east | gap; opening; chance; weakness; chinkyūri |  play_arrow | A catchy musical work that captures the subtleties of the heart. |
| 112east | Dynamic Ryukyuderakkusu x derakkusu |  play_arrow | Okinawan Tradition and Modernity Fused: A Tropical Anthem |
| 113east | Shape of the FutureWi Sekai Jōcho |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad work by Isekai Jōcho |
| 114east | sympathetic dominanceNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Portraying a faint budding love by the railway tracks |
| 115east | Comical FightKiyomoto Taiga |  play_arrow | SixTONES' Taiga Kyomoto's rock song to be released in April |
| 116east | Kira KiraHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | Electronic music that sings of youthful hope and passion |
| 117east | Disco FLOAzusagawa |  play_arrow | A bittersweet disco track |
| 118east | New WorldMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A ballad that expresses feelings for one’s parents |
| 119east | Future Map 2025Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | The Future Theme Song of Hitsujibungaku |
| 120east | pa pa pachōgakusei |  play_arrow | Liven up your everyday life with a fun, rhythmic new song |
| 121east | my wishAI |  play_arrow | Image song for the film “Hanamanma” |