Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]

MethodKroi

#Kroi – Method [Official Video] #SAKAMOTODAYS

How would you describe that moment when you’re completely absorbed in something and slip into “the zone,” surpassing your own limits? Kroi’s track is a high-velocity rock number that feels like it captures that very instant of awakening.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, the song brilliantly conveys the unique world where a hitman’s everyday life contrasts with intense combat, blending buoyant energy with an undercurrent of menace.

Put it on when you’re craving a jolt in your daily routine, and it’s sure to ignite a spark.

Shine in the cruel nightLiSA

LiSA 'Shine in the Cruel Night' MUSIC CLIP

This is a track that powerfully paints the hope that, no matter how deep and dark the night, a bond of trust becomes our guiding light.

Performed by LiSA, it has been chosen as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza, set for release in July 2025.

With a sound crafted by Yuki Kajiura that weaves weighty orchestration with fierce rock, it is nothing short of breathtaking.

The resolve of the characters—who refuse to yield to a cruel fate and aim for a place beyond hatred—overlaps with LiSA’s soul-stirring vocals to strike straight at the heart.

When you need the courage to face hardship, give it a listen.

Carrying HappinessMrs. GREEN APPLE

Carrying Happiness

A number that makes your heart leap just by listening, wrapping you in an extraordinary sense of bliss! Released by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in July 2025, this song was chosen as the theme for Tokyo Disney Resort’s summer event.

It brilliantly captures the concept of an “exceptionally happy summer,” working like magic to energize anyone who hears it.

Its irresistibly bright melody and positive lyrics are sure to make the time you spend with your loved ones even more exciting!

Barefoot CeccoliORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Barefoot Checcoly (Music Video)

A full-throttle summer tune from ORANGE RANGE, released in July 2025, showcasing their signature style.

Even in their 24th year, this work brims with the same playful spirit as ever.

The sprightly guitar and uplifting rhythm leave a strong impression.

The lyrics convey the protagonist’s fluttering excitement as he falls in love at first sight with a captivating woman and chases after her.

The music video, featuring the members performing unique dances, is a must-see.

Perfect for summer drives or time with friends—it’s guaranteed to boost your mood!

You are a monster.TOOBOE

You Are a Monster / TOOBOE

This is a work by multi-creator TOOBOE, chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “The Summer the Light Died.” Carefully crafted with a deep reading of the original, it brilliantly captures the emotional turbulence of realizing that the precious person right beside you is a monster.

As he describes it as “a song that grants Yoshiki forgiveness,” the portrayal of someone striving to accept everything about the other—overcoming fear and sorrow—is heart-wrenching.

Released as a single in August 2025, the piece deeply resonates with the story’s fleeting and beautiful worldview.