Latest J-Pop Releases [July 2025]

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

Hello

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.

Summer VacationGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS / Summer Vacation (Lyric Video) prod. by Ryuto Kazuhara

A breezy summer tune from GENERATIONS, produced and lyrically penned by member Ryuto Kazuhara.

Released in July 2025, the track serves as the culmination of a six-month consecutive project.

With lyrics that free your heart—telling you not to worry about everyday rules and conventions—and a surf music-inspired sound, it’s impossible not to feel your spirits lift.

Break out of your constricting routine and stretch your wings under the sun! This magical song makes that wish come true.

Blue JeansHANA

Blue Jeans

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.

SUPERNOVAKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “SUPERNOVA” Music Video [Anime “Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE” Final Season Cour 2 Opening Theme]

A solid, aggressive rock number by KANA-BOON.

This track has been chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Dr.

STONE SCIENCE FUTURE.” Brimming with a sense of speed befitting a story about forging the future through the power of science, it powerfully sings of an indomitable spirit—“wielding imagination as a weapon and repeating infinite trial and error”—which mirrors the protagonists’ very challenges.

It will stir your heart as you face your own battles and give you the courage to take that next step.

hikariKid Fresino

KID FRESINO – hikari (Official Music Video)

KID FRESINO’s work “hikari,” which continues to redefine the framework of hip-hop, is both a requiem dedicated to a late close friend and a song of hope that illuminates the listener’s future.

Released in July 2025, the track’s sound—marked by the gentle timbre of steelpan—begins like a quiet prayer before shifting into a groove brimming with vitality.

The accompanying music video weaves in live footage of JJJ, who passed away suddenly in 2024.

On a quiet night when you’re thinking of someone dear, this warm light will surely envelop your heart.