LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A•T)Reiko

REIKO “LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A·T)” Music Video

This is a track by REIKO that inscribes a new page in the history of Japanese R&B.

It drew attention for officially sampling “Ryusei no Saddle,” a classic from Toshinobu Kubota’s landmark 1986 album SHAKE IT PARADISE.

The fact that Kubota himself—the original composer—praised it as “several times funkier than the source” speaks to its exceptional quality.

When you want to savor love anew, listening to this song will surely fill you with a gentle, tender feeling.

I want to become a ghost.Yuika

I Want to Become a Ghost / “Yuika” [MV]

Sung over a breezy sound, it’s a devoted—if a little heavy—love that wishes to become the ghost of the one they adore.

Yuika, whose realistic emotional expression resonates with many, delivers complex feelings of love with a clear, translucent voice.

Lyrics that express the ache of wanting to be close but unable to touch through unique metaphors are sure to make many listeners’ hearts skip a beat.

Released in July 2025, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Wataru-kun no XX ga Hōkai Sunzen.” If straight love songs leave you wanting more, this might fit perfectly with that frustrating, bittersweet feeling.

sun-fadedHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Sunfaded” Official Music Video (Hatsuboshi Gakuen – Sunfaded)

This piece is sung by Hiro Shinozawa of Hatsuboshi Academy from the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” Following the previous song “Koukei” (“Scenery”), it was also produced by Hakushi Hasegawa.

Many listeners will likely feel nostalgic at the lyrics that capture the glitter and fragility of youth—the defenselessness of a summer day when you forgot to put on sunscreen, or a fleeting moment when the light looked like a shining ring.

The edgy alternative rock sound paired with her clear, translucent voice is a contrast that really hits home.

Give it a listen as the seasons change, and let your thoughts wander.

HOWLAyumu Imazu

Ayumu Imazu – HOWL [Music Video]

A dance number by Ayumu Imazu with a exhilarating sense of speed that feels like tearing through the city at night.

Released in July 2025, the track was written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime “Karaoke Iko!” It captures the uniquely adolescent swing of emotions—frustration with an uncooperative reality and longing for a more grown-up world—set against a cool track.

I think it’s perfect as background music for a drive!

Tiger BoyHOKUTO

HOKUTO – Tiger Boy (Official Music Video)

HOKUTO’s track “Tiger Boy,” notable for its funky band sound, is the lead song from the EP “LOVE PARADOX, LOVE MYSELF,” released in July 2025.

Written and composed by singer-songwriter Noboshi, the piece humorously portrays the hectic daily life of a pop star.

The lyrics are peppered with words that reflect HOKUTO’s own image, sure to make fans grin.

It’s a cool, slightly sexy track packed with all kinds of appeal.

InstallICEx

ICEx – Installation (Official Music Video)

This is a unique ICEx work that portrays a story in which a robot gradually comes to harbor human-like emotions.

It’s their sixth single, released in July 2025.

It opens with a cool rap, and in the chorus, cuteness and swagger collide at a dizzying pace.

Many listeners will likely find themselves hooked by its addictive, retro toy-pop sound.

As you listen, take your time and let your imagination wander through the lyrics’ story!

protagonistLEX

LEX – Protagonist (Music Video)

LEX’s single “Shujinko,” produced by VLOT, is a long-awaited release arriving about eight months since his last.

Its greatest appeal lies in the mellow, gentle vocals and the unwavering declaration that he is the protagonist of his own story.

The globe-spanning, grand lyrics resonate powerfully in both ears and heart.

You can’t help but admire that confidence.

It’s a track that will push you forward if you want to believe in your potential and aim higher.