Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

THE SEQUELNectar

THE SEQUEL

It hits you with a piercing sense of realism and a beat that creeps up and takes over.

It’s a track by the hip-hop crew Nujabes (Namida Dama), released as a single in June 2025 and included on the album “GODBREATH BUDDHACESS (THE RE-UP EDITION)” released the same month.

This album is a reassembled version of the acclaimed 2019 release “GODBREATH BUDDHACESS,” now featuring this new track.

The members’ deeply personal experiences are etched into the lyrics, intertwining with rich, weighty production that grips the listener and doesn’t let go.

If you want to feel the true air of the streets, don’t miss it.

last placeTsunomaki Watame

Biri / Tsunomaki Watame [original]

It’s a captivating work whose power lies in capturing both rebellious spirit and complex-driven insecurities.

Released in June 2025, this song combines DECO*27’s masterfully woven lyrics, Kanda John’s dramatic sound, and Tsunomaki Watame’s emotionally rich vocals to shake the listener’s heart.

The theme—“I am myself, including both the positive and the negative”—shines within its edgy sonic landscape.

It’s a fiery track that gives you a push to take a step toward tomorrow!

BANZAITodoroki Hajime

BANZAI - Hajime Todoroki [Original 3D MV]

A track that sets an inner scream to a cool beat.

Created by Hazime Todoroki, who also performs as a member of the VTuber unit ReGLOSS, it was digitally released in June 2025.

Following solo songs like “Countach,” it brilliantly fuses an ennui-laced vibe with a danceable electronic sound.

The edgy track, tinged with R&B and hip-hop flavors, is insanely addictive! The lyrics and melody dynamically express inner conflict and a sense of emptiness, making them equally compelling.

Don’t miss the choreography in the 3D MV, crafted by Hazime Todoroki herself!

Rainbow6 (feat. Friends)Shigemori Satomi

Satomi Shigemori Rainbow 6 (feat. Friends) M/V

Thrilling beats and awesome rap! It’s a track that feels like the very atmosphere of a battlefield condensed into music.

Created by Satomi Shigemori, who’s also active as a TV personality, it was released in June 2025.

This is a community song for the popular FPS game “Rainbow Six Siege X.” The track brilliantly captures the game’s tension, with Shigemori handling everything from songwriting and composition to directing the music video.

The footage, shot at an airsoft studio with her “friend,” Kiho Isobe, is absolutely gripping.

It’s the perfect song to play when you want your adrenaline to surge!

Oops!Suzuki Airi

Airi Suzuki “Oops!” (Music Video)

A cheerful pop number sung by Airi Suzuki, a former Hello! Project Kids member.

Released in June 2025, this piece packs energetic charm into a brief 2 minutes and 43 seconds.

The lyrics, reportedly penned by Suzuki herself, convey genuine feelings and resonate directly alongside a catchy melody.

It’s perfect for brightening your mood or listening to before taking on a challenge—sure to give you energy and courage.

Enjoy Airi Suzuki’s cute yet powerful vocals!

It’s your faultAYANE

AYANE / It's Your Fault (Lyric Video)

A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.

It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.

As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.

Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.

The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

AiScReam “Love♡Scream!” Official Lyric Video

This song portrays the sweet confusion of falling in love and a straightforward devotion to the other person.

It’s a debut single released by Lantis in January 2025, sung by AiScReam, a limited-time unit consisting of three Love Live! characters: Ruby Kurosawa, Ayumu Uehara, and Shiki Wakana.

The lyrics are striking in how they use ice cream flavors as a metaphor while expressing the feeling that “you’re the most important of all.” The trio’s beautiful harmonies layered over a poppy, bouncy sound make your heart skip with joy as you listen.