New enka single release [July 2025]
Wondering what new enka tracks came out in July? Want a quick roundup of the latest kayōkyoku releases? If so, this article is for you! Classic enka and kayōkyoku are timeless, but there are plenty of new releases every month that really strike a chord.
Here, we’ve handpicked enka and kayōkyoku songs released in July 2025.
We hope this helps you discover a new favorite!
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Enka New Song Releases [July 2025] (11–20)
On the day of farewellYamamoto Jōji
A love song by Joji Yamamoto that resonates deep in the heart.
Released in July 2025 as the second single commemorating his 50th anniversary, this work is a cover of a renowned song by Masato Sugimoto.
It is said to be the first time in 43 years that Yamamoto has sung a Sugimoto piece.
It portrays the deep, gentle love of a man who feels gratitude toward the partner who has walked a long road by his side, while contemplating the day when they must inevitably part.
Within its restrained words, you can sense emotions too profound to be fully expressed.
When you want to reaffirm the bond with someone precious, the sincerity of this song’s vocals is sure to be a comforting presence.
That girl is dotchicchi.Eya Masashi
This was Masashi Eya’s major-label debut.
With lyrics by Reiji Mizuki and music by Hideo Mizumori, it tells a poignant love story about searching everywhere for someone you love who has disappeared.
The catchy melody contrasted with the seeping sorrow is irresistibly moving.
The frustration conveyed in his vocals makes your chest tighten without you even realizing it.
Evoking the atmosphere of a Showa-era coming-of-age drama, this world is perfect for anyone who wants to remember what it feels like to be in love.
Red full moonMori Konomi
An ambitious work by Konomi Mori that welcomed hitmaker Makoto Sugimoto as composer, breaking through her previous image and opening up a new frontier.
This single was released in July 2025.
Right after its release in July, it created a major buzz, even reaching No.
1 on the cable Enka/Kayōkyoku chart.
The fusion of a dramatic, Showa-tinged emotional melody with a sophisticated sound is truly striking! The lyrics, which portray the purity and poignancy of a protagonist who resolves to live for love despite knowing it’s a forbidden romance, are also deeply gripping.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a mature love story—take your time and listen.
A Woman’s Love LanternNemoto Noriko
In a town where rain falls like tears, the lyrics vividly conjure the devoted protagonist waiting single-mindedly for their loved one, tightening the heart with every line.
Released as a single in July 2025 to mark Noriko Nemoto’s 10-year career milestone, the song is enriched by her gentle, velvety vocals, which deepen a world where hope glows within sorrow.
Anyone struggling with steadfast love will surely be moved.
Enyakkora BoogieSanada Naoki
This is an irresistibly cheerful cheer-up song that sends support to today’s “working warriors” who fight through each day.
Lyricist Michiru Yuasa wrote this piece to capture the “cuteness behind the cool” that Naoki Sanada exudes.
It’s included on the Enyakora Edition of the single “Nina,” released in July 2025.
The lively, rock ’n’ roll-style sound and the catchy call-and-response chants stick with you after just one listen.
When you want to laugh off the fatigue of work, give it a spin—you’ll feel energized for tomorrow.
Making MemoriesFuji Ayako
Prompted by her producer’s suggestion to “sing your own song,” this is a track for which Ayako Fuji herself handled both lyrics and composition.
It was released in July 2025 as part of the double A-side single “Omoide-zukuri / Chiisana Kane no Ne ~La Campanella~.” Like flipping through the pages of a diary, the song traces memories, singing of bonds with family and friends as well as love for a partner.
With a melody that evokes the nostalgia of Showa-era kayōkyoku and folk music, and lyrics that chart the journey of a life, it’s the kind of song that will bring a loved one’s face to mind and surely make your heart swell.
New Enka Song Releases [July 2025] (21–30)
Unreachable feelingsKouzai Kaori
This work portrays a protagonist single-heartedly longing for a former lover.
It’s a song by Kaori Kozai, slated for release in July 2025.
The heartrending desire to meet, if only in dreams, comes through clearly and tightens the chest.
Her wistful vocals further deepen the piece’s dramatic quality.
Those who carry indelible memories of a lost love will likely find themselves deeply empathizing with its aching emotions.