Latest J-Pop Releases [May 2025]
In May 2025, a fresh breeze is sweeping through the music scene.
From electro-pop born out of hololive to heartwarming city pop and message-driven songs that resonate with the soul, an astonishing variety of tracks has emerged.
From addictive numbers that poppily sing about glitches in love to warm songs reflecting on youth, each piece radiates its own unique charm.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the works of these richly individual artists.
You’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord in your heart!
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Latest Japanese music releases [May 2025] (1–10)
Midsummer MomentRYUSENKEI
It’s a summer song with a comfortable city pop sound.
It’s a work by RYUSENKEI, released in May 2025.
Coming about a year after the album “Illusion,” its mellow, refreshing tones vividly paint summer scenes.
The relaxed rhythm beautifully complements Sincere’s clear, translucent vocals.
Perfect for moments when you want to feel liberated, like a summer drive or a stroll by the ocean.
Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
This song questions what the world takes for granted and teaches the joy of imagination.
It’s a work by ZUTOMAYO and was chosen as the theme song for NHK General’s “Weekly Info Charge! Chirushiru.” The lyrics are striking for their message about the importance of feeling that things aren’t just black or white, zero or one hundred.
Although it’s a theme song for a children’s program, it offers fresh insights for adults as well.
It’s a song I’d recommend listening to when you’re struggling with relationships.
bug loveRapurasu Dākunesu
It’s an addictive number that poppily sings about the glitches of romance.
Created by Laplus Darknesss from hololive, it was released in May 2025.
Crafted by the popular Vocaloid producer DECO*27, the electropop sound perfectly highlights Laplus Darknesss’s powerful vocals.
The driving beat and emotionally stirring melody leave a strong impression.
The lyrics, which portray the frustrations and conflicts of love, really hit home.
It’ll definitely get you pumped!
Latest J-Pop Releases [May 2025] (11–20)
New PageSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A warm sound that gently wraps around you seeps into the heart.
This song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, released in May 2025, was chosen as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s news program Mr.
Sunday.
Distinct from their signature powerful dance numbers, it carries a message that softly supports those who feel anxious about tomorrow.
It’s crafted to offer a sense of healing when you happen to hear it in everyday life.
It’s the perfect cheering song for people leading busy lives or those who want to get their minds ready for the start of a new week.
Blue EraNakajima Kento
An electronic number that resonates with the spirit of Edo-period artisans.
It’s a track by Kento Nakajima, included on the single “MONTAGE” released in May 2025.
The song is a collaboration with the next-generation immersive experience “HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY.” Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, it features a strikingly stylish sonic palette themed around “blue.” Experience the aesthetic where tradition and the contemporary intersect.
markHatsuboshi Gakuen
It’s a school anthem filled with hope that pushes open the door to youth.
It’s a song by Hatsuboshi Academy from the idol-training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released in May 2025.
The lyrics celebrate bonds with friends and signposts to the future, carried by fresh, pleasant vocals.
It truly feels like a Hatsuboshi Academy anthem.
It’s the perfect cheering song for when you want to make a fresh start or cherish time spent with your friends!
Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46
It’s a coming-of-age love song set on a summer beach, portraying the feelings of a guy who’s constantly thrown off by the person he likes.
It’s a Hinatazaka46 track included on the single “Love yourself!” released in May 2025.
The lyrics capture the boy’s conflicted yet affectionate feelings toward a free-spirited girl—she dashes around the sandy shore, refuses to go home until the wind dies down… he’s exasperated, but finds her innocence adorable.
With its breezy pop sound, the song exudes a resort vibe.
Play it on a summer drive or a seaside date, and it’s sure to make your heart skip a beat!