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Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]
As July ushers in the full force of summer heat, the music scene is also brimming with energy.
New Japanese releases from July 2025 showcased a wide range of expressions that crossed genre boundaries.
From open, breezy sounds perfect for festival season, to delicate ballads that mirror the air after the rainy season, and ambitious works that take on new challenges.
In this article, we’ll highlight a broad selection of Japanese tracks released in July.
Whether it’s a song you’ve had your eye on or a track you’ve yet to discover, you’re sure to find something here!
Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025] (1–10)
I want to become a ghost.Yuika
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
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.
LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A•T)Reiko
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.
HOWLAyumu Imazu
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!
Blue JeansHANA
A mid-tempo love ballad that layers the ache of a lovestruck night over well-worn jeans and sneakers.
Released in July 2025 as HANA’s second single, the track showcases a different side of the group whose debut song “ROSE” hit No.
1 on the Billboard JAPAN HOT 100.
Their collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL has also become a hot topic.
The lyrics, crafted by producer Chanmina, capture the raw feelings of love—frustration at not being able to see the one you like, and the jealousy that flares up over someone else.
On sleepless nights when you can’t stop thinking about that special person, this song might make your heart feel a little lighter, reminding you you’re not alone.