Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]

PolytopeMiura Daichi

Polytope

It’s a grand piece written by Daichi Miura as an insert song for the PlayStation 5 game “DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH.” Included on the single “Horizon Dreamer / Polytope,” released in June 2025, it features an impressive, spacefaring progressive sound.

Its profound themes convey the protagonist’s powerful feelings as they contemplate the preciousness of life in solitude.

The meticulous production fused with a soul-stirring vocal performance makes for a breathtaking result.

When you listen to this track, be sure to play the game as well!

reincarnationYuuri

reincarnation

A powerful cheer song by singer-songwriter Yuuri.

Released in June 2025, this work is a high-velocity rock number themed around life, following in the vein of “Billimillion.” It carries a strong resolve to carve out your own destiny without yielding to birthplace or circumstances, resonating through emotional vocals and a dynamic band sound.

Perfect for when you’re about to lose confidence or want to take a new step forward!

ACTION！Yagi Kairi Denon Yugi

Kairi Yagi ⚡ Electro Play 'ACTION!' (TV Anime 'True Samurai Legend YAIBA' Ending Theme)

A powerful track by Kairi Yagi ⚡ Deneon Yugi that fuses a driving, exhilarating synth sound with her soaring vocals.

Released in June 2025, the song gained attention as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime “Shin Samurai Legend YAIBA.” With lyrics written by Kairi Yagi herself, it delivers an unwaveringly positive message that gives you the courage to take a step forward and overcome obstacles.

If you listen when you want to lift your spirits and move ahead, you’re sure to kick off with the best possible start!

summer shelterŌgami Mio

Summer Shelter / Ookami Mio (official)

A nostalgic rock number that seems to distill the bittersweetness of summer’s end.

Its subtly ephemeral mood is captivating, inviting you to reflect on days gone by.

This track was released in advance from the second album “My Sparkle,” due out in August 2025, and drew attention for its stellar lineup, including Do As Infinity’s Ryo Owatari on guitar.

It sings of life’s journey of repeated partings and reunions, a quiet resolve to set out again after a brief rest.

Mio Ookami’s gentle yet steadfast vocals deepen the world of the song even further.

Give it a listen when you want to step away from the noise and sink into your thoughts.

wicked womanKanadeoto 69

Kanadeoto 69 “Akujo” Music Video

“Akujo” is a digital single released by Kanon69 in June 2025.

Arriving about two years after the previous work, it’s the artist’s 69th song featuring their own vocals—one many listeners had been eagerly awaiting.

Its chic blend of dance music and hip-hop makes for an exceptionally stylish sound.

The lyrics portray a strong female figure, yet beneath the provocative attitude you can sense vulnerability and a longing to be loved.

If you want to live more boldly without hiding who you are, this track gives you that push—and it might make your everyday life look just a little different after you listen.

clatter-clatterIssei

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The dark sound that begins by slicing through the silence seizes the listener’s heart.

Released in June 2025, this track by Issei was chosen as the theme song for the film “Kisaragi Station Re:”.

The lyrics vividly depict the psyche of a person losing their sanity amid an inescapable terror.

The vocal work—where even the breathing becomes part of the music—is stunning.

I think it’s perfect for fans of urban legends and horror who want to immerse themselves in that atmosphere.

Camphor Tree — Blown by 500 Years of Wind —Fukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Camphor Tree -Blown by 500 Years of Wind- (KUSUNOKI PROJECT ver.)

This is a majestic ballad delivered by Masaharu Fukuyama, imbued with his feelings for Nagasaki, the place of his roots.

Originally included on the acclaimed 2014 album HUMAN, the song has been reborn roughly 11 years later with the addition of an orchestra and choir.

It takes as its subject a camphor tree that survived about 800 meters from the hypocenter, conveying the resilience of life and a prayer for the future.

The song evokes a profound worldview, as if a great tree bearing 500 years of history were quietly speaking to you.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to reflect on the weight of history and the preciousness of life.