Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

At times like thisVaundy

At Times Like This / Vaundy

It’s a number that gently nestles close to your heart, with warmth that slowly seeps in.

This work is a special piece released by Vaundy in June 2025, on his birthday, as “a song written for myself.” Set to a soft melody, it quietly sings of deep bonds with someone dear, partings, and the hope of meeting again.

When you think of someone important, or on nights when you want to face yourself, I think you’ll feel your heart grow warm as you listen.

Please take your time and give it a careful listen.

proposal (marriage proposal)natori

natori – Propose

A bittersweet yet beautiful number that gently weaves hidden feelings from the depths of the heart.

Created by Natori and released in June 2025, it captures the turbulence of emotions within an unstable relationship and the conflicts that surface in fleeting moments, rendered with signature delicacy.

The music video’s world—where cuteness coexists with unease—is also outstanding.

First unveiled during the May 2025 solo tour “Friction,” the song quickly became a hot topic among fans.

It’s a piece that quietly stays close to those holding emotions they can’t put into words.

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!

I just can’t give up.GENIC

GENIC / “I Can’t Give Up” Official Music Video [4K]

It’s a heart-pounding anthem that portrays a heroic figure who stands back up, even after falling, crashing into walls, and getting covered in mud.

This rock track by the dance and vocal group GENIC was released in June 2025 and was chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of the TV anime “Catch Me at the Ballpark!” Both the lyrics and the sound convey a strong determination to never give up on one’s dreams, even in the face of setbacks.

It’s a motivational song that gives a push to anyone striving with everything they’ve got.

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.