Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

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[MV] Negai-kaze / Strawberry Prince Music Video

It’s a work that delivers gratitude to fans and hope for the future like a gentle breeze.

Released in June 2025 to celebrate the 9th anniversary of Strawberry Prince, the song was written and composed by member Root.

Its warm arrangement and emotional melody draw you right in.

The lyrics, which convey directly the time the group and listeners have shared and their unwavering feelings for the future, are truly moving.

It’s perfect not only for fans but also for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important to you!

In time for the danceKoizumi Kyoko & Nakai Kiichi

Kyoko Koizumi & Kiichi Nakai – In Time for the Dance (Official Video)

It’s a sweet soul number that feels urban yet somehow nostalgic! It was released digitally in April 2025, with the CD following in June, and it served as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “Zoku Zoku Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi” (The Third Season of The Second-to-Last Love).

It’s a bright, reimagined arrangement—complete with brass and strings—of a 2017 track by Omoide Yarou A Team.

The gentle vocals of Kyoko Koizumi and Kiichi Nakai are soothing, and the lyrics carry a message that gives you the courage to face forward no matter what kind of day you’ve had.

When you’re a bit worn out by daily life and need a tender cheer, listening to this might just lighten your heart!

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!

Pon de SKY, Pon de STARDA PUMP

【MV】Pon de SKY, Pon de STAR/DA PUMP

It’s a positive cheer song that gives you a push and tells you there’s nothing to fear.

Performed by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP, it’s included on their album “BACK 2 DA UNITY,” released in July 2025.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Asakusa Last-Boss Grandma.” Produced by m.c.A·T, its sound fuses reggae and Latin influences, and its uplifting lyrics boost your mood.

It’s perfect for those moments when you want to take a new step forward.

365ONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT / 365 (Music Video)

This is a love song by ONE OR EIGHT that sings about the feeling of continually thinking of someone dear.

Released in June 2025, it’s their first single since signing with a prestigious U.S.

label.

Nasri, known for working on songs by Justin Bieber, also took part in the production, drawing you into a sophisticated sound with an R&B flavor.

The spacious arrangement allows the members’ distinctive voices to truly stand out.

When you find yourself thinking of someone you love, this song might gently stay by your side.

Be sure to listen closely!

to flow; to stream; to run (liquid); to be washed away; to drift; to play (audio/video)STILLZ & Yuki Chiba

STILLZ, Yuki Chiba – Flow (Official Music Video)

This track is memorable for its emotional vocals unfolding over immersive sound.

It appears on both Seigi Chiba’s collaborative album with filmmaker STILLZ, “separated at birth,” and on Chiba’s solo album, “Eien.” Released simultaneously in June 2025, the two albums are linked by this song, which serves as a kind of bridge between them.

Surrendering oneself to fate… it’s a piece to savor on a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.