Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]

UmitsukiClariS

ClariS 'Umitsuki' Music Video [TV Anime 'Rent-A-Girlfriend' Season 4 Opening Theme]

This dreamy song likens the unique wistfulness and fragility of summer to a moon floating over the sea and drifting jellyfish.

Chosen as the opening theme for Season 4 of the TV anime “Rent-A-Girlfriend,” it will be released as a single in August 2025.

The lyrics were written after the members repeatedly read the original manga, crafting them to closely reflect the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.

The frustration of not being able to be honest about your emotions and the aching longing for someone you care about perfectly mirror Kazuya Kinoshita’s state of mind.

If you’re struggling with your feelings for someone you like, listening to this track will surely give you the courage to face your own heart.

snowdropConton Candy

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Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating rock sound, this Conton Candy track gives voice to the complex emotions unique to adolescence.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus, it builds on the keyword “Adolescence Syndrome” to vividly portray the protagonists’ wavering hearts.

It’s a song of encouragement that pushes you forward—struggling through imperfect realities yet still trying to face ahead.

Perfect for immersing yourself in the anime’s world, and just right for the moments you need courage.

Osomatsu-san’s Bonbashé!DA PUMP

[MV] Osomatsu-san no Bonbashé! / DA PUMP [TV Anime “Osomatsu-san” Season 4 Opening Theme]

An irresistibly upbeat party tune arranged in a disco sound reminiscent of the ’80s and ’90s, based on an overseas song! This track was selected as the opening theme for the fourth season of the TV anime Osomatsu-san.

It’s included on the album BACK 2 DA UNITY, released in July 2025.

The comical lyrics, infused with a Showa-era vibe, perfectly match the anime’s world.

When you just want to have fun without thinking about anything, give it a listen—your everyday worries are sure to melt away!

Ghost AvenueEVE

Ghost Avenue – Eve Music Video

Set against a floating, dark track, this song by Eve sharply captures the restless emotions of living in the modern age.

Released as a digital single in July 2025, it brilliantly conveys loneliness and alienation—as if you’re the only ghost wandering the city—through an irresistibly catchy melody.

There’s plenty to savor, from the funky bassline to the slightly ennui-tinged vocals.

On nights when you can’t tell anyone how you really feel, why not give this piece a listen?

HelloFurui Riho

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Furui Riho’s songs embrace the sparkle and uncertainty of those moments—dreaming of reunions with friends, feeling your heart leap as you take a step toward the future.

Written as the opening theme for the TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION,” this pop track’s lively, dramatic sound and shimmering, warm vocals align perfectly with the show’s blissful worldview.

Listen to it when you’re stepping into a new environment or when you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends, and your heart is sure to feel lighter.