Latest J-Pop Releases [May 2025]

It won’t disappearNOMELON NOLEMON

It won't disappear

As an insert song for the TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” NOMELON NOLEMON has released a track where electropop and city pop blend beautifully.

From a serene intro, the emotional sound and vocals unfold into a spacious piece that evokes the cosmos.

Set for release in May 2025, this gem weaves together Tsumiki’s meticulous sound crafting and Miki Maria’s richly expressive vocals.

The artists’ formative memories of stargazing also inform the song’s worldview, adding to its allure.

It marks a new frontier for the duo, known for their work on the albums “POP” and “Rule,” and is highly recommended for listeners seeking delicate music that resonates deeply.

MayNothing’s Carved In Stone

Nothing’s Carved In Stone「May」Official Music Video

Nothing’s Carved In Stone—renowned for their wide-ranging sound from alternative rock to post-rock—will release a gem of a mid-tempo ballad in May 2025 that poignantly and beautifully captures springtime scenes.

Taku Muramatsu’s powerful yet delicate vocals and Shinichi Ubukata’s emotive guitar work blend seamlessly, vividly expressing the resolve to move forward while confronting memories buried deep within.

The music video portrays meetings and partings from days long past, presenting an emotional world through striking visuals.

Arriving about six months after their previous release, “All We Have feat.

Masato (coldrain),” this new track deepens their signature sound and is currently being performed on their nationwide Hand In Hand Tour 2025.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on a calm spring night, quietly opening your heart as you listen.

GelatoPSYCHIC FEVER

Gelato

This ambitious track blends a breezy, upbeat summer tune with PSYCHIC FEVER’s signature sophisticated dance beat.

With a cool melody that evokes the arrival of summer and a sweet atmosphere, the harmonies woven by the seven members match perfectly with the danceable rhythm.

First pre-released in May 2025, the song is drawing attention as a track on the EP “PSYCHIC FILE III,” slated for release in June of the same year.

It’s the group’s first truly summery song since their formation, and the music video—featuring the members in vibrant outfits— is a must-see.

Brimming with youthful energy and refreshing vibes, this piece is perfect for a summer drive or a moment by the seaside, making it an ideal pick for music fans seeking a pleasant change of pace.

RENDEZVOUS (feat. hard life)SIRUP

SIRUP – RENDEZVOUS feat. hard life (Official Music Video)

Born from a collaboration with the UK’s powerhouse band hard life, this standout track is a wistful, emotional breakup song produced by Taka Perry.

With razor-sharp rhythm and flow woven into a dreamlike soundscape, it showcases a refined new frontier of R&B that is quintessentially SIRUP.

The music video, directed by Shunsuke Shiraiwa, unfolds a fantastical story of two travelers on a motorcycle journey that ultimately leads them into space.

Starting in June 2025, SIRUP will embark on the “NEXT LIFE TOUR 2025,” visiting eight cities nationwide, where this track is sure to be performed.

Urban and dreamy in mood, the song is perfect for nighttime drives or quiet moments alone.

99 Steps (feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope)STUTS

STUTS – 99 Steps feat. Kohjiya, Hana Hope (Official Music Video)

The sophisticated new track woven by STUTS, a trackmaker who continues to blaze at the forefront of the hip-hop scene, will be released in May 2025 as the tie-in song for Pocari Sweat’s TV commercial “You Will Surely Be Someone’s Sun.” Featuring Kohjiya, the champion of RAPSTAR 2024, and Hana Hope, whose crystal-clear vocals are captivating, the song masterfully fuses hip-hop with an emotional sound.

Co-written with his longtime ally Akihisa Kitasato and enriched by string arrangements from Anzu Suhara, the piece paints an elegant and grand sonic landscape.

With a groove that also works beautifully as dance music, this track is perfect for relaxing or resetting your mood.

Immerse yourself in the layers of sound that resonate like a release of the heart.