Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

Wacha WachaRIP SLYME

RIP SLYME – Wacha Wacha

A track by RIP SLYME, who reunited as a five-piece to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their major debut.

Its breezy hip-hop sound blends perfectly with each member’s distinctive rap style.

The funky, energetic beat naturally makes listeners want to dance.

Released digitally on May 28, 2025, it’s also included on the best-of album “GREATEST FIVE,” released that July.

Brimming with bright, positive energy, this song is perfect for getting hyped with friends or lifting your mood!

Whole of FlowerSuchmos

Whole of Flower

Suchmos’s “Whole of Flower” is a track where their signature stylish sound blends beautifully with a breezy melody.

Released in May 2025 and included on the EP “Sunburst” released in July, it features a unique groove that weaves in elements of city pop and funk, with a wind-like flow to the chord progression that lingers in your ears.

The lyrics, which portray moving forward while carrying sorrow, are also striking.

It’s the perfect song for a driving soundtrack or for moments when you want to make a fresh start!

Useless feat. Ryo Kinoshita from KnosisSurvive Said The Prophet

Useless feat. Ryo Kinoshita from Knosis / Music Video | Survive Said The Prophet

This is a post-hardcore track themed around inner conflict and urgency.

It was released in May 2025 and included on the album “Luv Sux Sessions,” which came out in August of the same year.

Ryo Kinoshita of Knosis appears as a guest vocalist, and his powerful shouts add even greater depth to the song.

The heavy, emotional sound is a standout feature of this piece.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when facing life’s hardships or when you want to confront yourself.

Step by StepTOMORROW X TOGETHER

Step by Step

A track where a light, lively beat and airy melodies resonate pleasantly.

It’s a TOMORROW X TOGETHER song released in May 2025, written and composed by the singer-songwriter Eve.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s information program Mezamashi Doyoubi.

The lyrics poetically express “one step at a time,” gently accompanying everyday life while evoking the sensation of traveling through an unreal dream.

The progression from the falsetto-led intro into the low-register rap part is irresistible.

A perfect song for those who want to start their morning feeling fresh.

SanctuaryVOLTACTION

【MV】Sanctuary #VOLTACTION

An energetic dance track that sings of the sweet-and-sour feelings of springtime love! It’s a song by NIJISANJI’s music unit VOLTACTION, released in May 2025.

With the theme of “a spring breeze that carries the beginning of love,” the track is refreshingly light, featuring Seraph Dazzlegarden at center.

Its airy melody line showcases shimmering high notes and leaves a striking impression.

It’s the kind of song that makes your body move before you know it.

Perfect for anyone whose heart flutters at new encounters or who loves dance music—definitely give it a listen!

pen pal correspondenceimase×Matsutōya Yumi

[imase × Yumi Matsutoya] Correspondence (Music Video)

This is a cross-generational collaborative song created as part of the 60th anniversary project for audio equipment maker BOSE.

Next-generation artist imase and Japanese music legend Yumi Matsutoya completed the track in a relay format, like exchanging letters.

Released in May 2025, it features a modern yet nostalgic sound that fuses bossa nova rhythms with string tones.

Listening to it reaffirms the warmth of analog communication that stands out precisely in this age of social media.

Voice of Lifetuki.

tuki. 'Voice of Life' Official Audio (Insert song from TBS Sunday Theater drama 'Caster')

An emotional rock ballad that powerfully sings of inner conflict with strong vocals.

Released digitally in May 2025, it was featured as an insert song in the Nippon TV drama “Caster.” Written and composed by tuki.

himself, it delves deeply into the meaning of existence and what it means to live, with “voice” and “life” as its central themes—just as the title suggests.

The bittersweet arrangement centered on acoustic guitar and piano is particularly striking.

When you feel lost on your path, this song might be the one to support you.