Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

blue skyUeno Daiki

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.

Midsummer day!Nogizaka 46

Midsummer day!

This is a song by the idol group Nogizaka46.

It was released in 2025 as a track on their 39th single.

Chosen as the “Nogizaka46 Meiji Jingu Stadium Performance 10th Memorial Song,” it’s an up-tempo summer tune.

Its bouncy rhythm and liberating melody line feel great, making you want to take off running as soon as you hear it.

The lyrics express feelings for a loved one encountered by chance on a midsummer day, and that sweet-and-sour worldview is part of its charm.

It’s a bright piece that also spotlights the expressive performance of center member Haruka Kaki.

Love & JoyHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Love & Joy” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Love & Joy)

A dazzling dance number that gives you the courage to take your next step.

It’s a track from First Star Academy in the idol training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released in June 2025.

The song ties into the key in-game scenario “STEP3,” dramatically portraying a certain character’s comeback and challenge.

Its energetic sound will surely give you a strong push forward as you strive toward your goals.

BazubibazavuTokoyami Towa

Bazubibazavu / Tokoyami Towa (official)

It’s a highly addictive dance number with a rhythmic beat that somehow carries an undercurrent of madness.

Released as a single by Tokoyami Towa in June 2025, the song was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Teniwoha.

The work depicts a dark-fantasy tale of a demon’s daughter inciting the masses.

Tokoyami Towa’s deep, weighty vocals fuse with the danceable sound to draw you naturally into its cult-like world.

Let your imagination wander through the mysterious story.

Check it out!Gotō Maki feat. Hanamura Sōta (Da-iCE)

Maki Goto feat. Sota Hanamura (Da-iCE) / “Check It Out” Music Video

Just listening to it puts you in a happy mood! It’s a luxurious collaboration by Maki Goto and Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE, released in June 2025.

The lyrics, themed around male-female friendship, and the bursting, addictive sound are incredible! Their expressive vocal performances also help shape the song’s bright, pop world.

Give it a listen when you want to lift your spirits!