Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

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Sana – sparkle [Official Video]

This is a track released for streaming in May 2025 by Sana, an artist who captivates many fans with her transparent whispery voice.

She wrote and composed the song herself, with arrangement by Aruku Hito, mixing by Sei Yoneda, and mastering by utako—an accomplished and trusted production team.

It marks her first new digital single since “Capsule” in November 2022.

While rooted in pop, the sound incorporates elements of electronica and ambient, and the lyrics sensitively depict the subtle emotions and everyday scenes that resonate deeply.

Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Sana’s uniquely enveloping vocals and the soothing world created by her richly layered music.

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[MV] Idol Costume / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

This is a digital-only single produced by HoneyWorks, released in May 2025.

It’s the second song in a project of five consecutive releases.

Centered on themes of self-affirmation as an idol and the bond with fans, it’s a bright, poppy dance track.

The up-tempo rhythm and catchy chorus leave a strong impression, making your heart leap as you listen.

It’s an energetic number that distills the full charm of Takane no Nadeshiko.

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Sunflower Fireworks

A bittersweet, stylish summer tune where an urban groove reveals the scenery of a summer dusk.

It’s a track by Aile The Shota, produced by ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo, released in June 2025.

It portrays the frustration of a love where the person can’t confess their feelings, and the lyrics tighten your chest in contrast to the song’s pleasant vibe.

The delicate vocals and wistful melody create a sentimental summer mood, making it impossible not to dwell on its story.

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EKO EKO

You can’t resist the chemistry between top Japanese and Korean artists! Released in June 2025 to mark m-flo’s 25th anniversary, this track was created with eill and Korean musician ZICO.

It’s a groovy number with catchy phrases that stick in your head, and the way their unique styles blend creates a distinctive world that makes your body move before you know it.

A new musical experience is waiting for you.

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Daiki Ueno / “Aozora” Music Video [Theme Song for NHK Night Drama ‘Aozora Beer’]

It’s a liberating song that feels like traveling under an endless blue sky.

Released by singer-songwriter Daiki Ueno in June 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s Night Drama “Aozora Beer.” The lyrics intertwine the bittersweetness of time gone by with hope for the future, warming the hearts of listeners.

For those embarking on a new chapter, it may be an irreplaceable piece of music.

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MISIA – LOVE NEVER DIES (Official Music Video)

This song, released in May 2025 as the title track of the first original album in about three and a half years, features lyrics written by MISIA and composition by Toshiaki Matsumoto, known for “Everything.” Inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the lyrics explore the theme of undying love.

It’s a danceable number that fuses an emotional melody with rousing arrangements—a hopeful anthem that supports those at life’s turning points and those who want to believe in eternal love.

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MEMEME ~I Can’t Be a Girly Girl~ / Deluxe × Deluxe

A work by Deluxe x Deluxe, included on the album “Super Heavy Giga,” releasing in June 2025.

It’s an unrequited love song about secretly wishing to be honest while putting on a tough front.

An upbeat, catchy rock sound propels that wavering heart forward.

Coupled with energetic vocals, it really pumps you up as you listen.

Give this track a spin and you might just find the courage to confess your feelings.