Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]

mood:boredNina Utashiro

Nina Utashiro – mood:bored (Official Video)

What would you do if you felt your idea had been stolen? This song distills that anger into searing irony, showcasing Nina Utashiro’s pride as an artist.

Riding over a hard-edged trap beat, her rapid-fire verses in both Japanese and English cut like a razor.

Behind its creation lies a dispute among artists over the concept of her track.

When you face something unfair, listening to this might remind you: don’t sell your pride short—and its dignity could give you the push you need.

Fake ShowOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Fake Show (Theme song for Yomiuri TV / Nippon TV Sunday drama 'DOCTOR PRICE') [TV size – Official Lyric Video]

Do you ever wonder whether the path you chose is truly the right one? How would you see it? Crafted by Omoinotake, this work is a powerful number that poses such universal questions.

Set to be released in July 2025 as the theme song for the drama DOCTOR PRICE starring Takanori Iwata, it portrays the inner struggle of searching for one’s own “happiness” among countless choices.

The contradiction that someone may be crying behind someone else’s smile can make your chest ache.

Its energetic sound is sure to resonate deeply with a heart that, despite its doubts, longs to find a truth all its own.

MegaloopPerfume

Meguru-pu

Amid ever-changing days, this song gently lights a small beacon for the future anxieties we all carry.

From a calm, tender opening, it shifts at the chorus into a sound that suddenly makes the world feel wide open—truly masterful! It’s like the haze in your heart lifts, and you naturally feel more positive.

Released in July 2025, the track serves as the theme song for the drama Chihayafuru: Meguri.

Marking the 20th anniversary of their major-label debut, it’s an uplifting anthem packed with the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth.

Kawaii KaiwaiPiKi

【MV】PiKi「Kawaii Kaiwai」

What kind of magic do you feel in the word “kawaii”? PiKi—the unit formed by Karen Matsumoto of FRUITS ZIPPER and Haruka Sakuraba of CUTIE STREET—debuts with a pop tune that wholeheartedly celebrates your personal likes.

Set for digital release in July 2025, it has been selected as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling.

Crafted by Yasutaka Nakata, the sound is retro yet fresh, with an addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics capture the pure thrill of fashion and the things you love, and the duo’s sweet, translucent vocals layer together to gently wrap the listener’s heart.

End of DaysReoNa

ReoNa “End of Days” Official Music Video – TV Anime ‘Arknights: Rise from Ember’ Opening Theme

This is a soul-stirring track that seeks light from within despair.

Showcasing the true essence of ReoNa, known as a “despair-style anisong singer,” the song sets anguished cries and prayers of resistance in an apocalyptic world against a weighty symphonic rock soundscape.

Created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Arknights: Rise from Ember,” it will be released as her 11th single in August 2025.

The lyrics paint the image of a protagonist who strives to protect what’s precious, even as everything seems fated to end.

When you need courage to face adversity or want to immerse yourself in a grand narrative, ReoNa’s voice may resonate deeply with your heart.