New enka single release [August 2025]

The Wind of a Hundred YearsTerashima Erika

The Wind of a Hundred Years

Erika Terashima, a formidable talent who won the national title in the Esashi Oiwake folk song competition in 2003, made her debut as an enka singer with the double A-side single “Hyakunen no Kaze / Ryūhyō Kaidō Okhotsk,” released in August 2025.

This work is a grand historical tableau that sings of the proud spirits of the samurai who forged new frontiers, set against the backdrop of the Battle of Hakodate in her home of Hokkaido.

Her deeply resonant voice, honed through folk music, fits perfectly with Norio Ito’s powerful arrangement.

Its dramatic melody, which sings of hope passed down through time, strikes a profound chord in listeners’ hearts.

Where are you…?Teramoto Keisuke

Keisuke Teramoto – Where on earth are you…?

Keisuke Teramoto’s 15th anniversary debut single, released in August 2025, is a classic, long-awaited kayōkyoku number for fans.

It portrays a heartbroken man, frozen at the terminus of sorrow as he longs for the woman who has left, set against a richly expressive sound.

The accordion’s timbre feels like the curtain rising on a poignant story.

Why not listen closely and step into the role of a drama’s protagonist?

Let me hear your parting words.Yamamoto Kazue

Let me hear your parting words.

Released in July 2025, this work centers on the end of an office romance—something anyone could experience.

The lyrics, which yearn to put a stop to an ambiguous relationship, are heartbreaking even just to read.

The melancholy sound, featuring a triple meter, further highlights the protagonist’s aching emotions.

It’s an emotionally rich number you’ll want to listen to on nights when past loves come to mind.

Autumn MoeKawano Natsumi

Akimoe (Preview)

Enka singer Natsumi Kawano has remained at the forefront since her debut in 1998.

Released in August 2025, “Akimoe” is a classic, lyrical enka number featuring lyrics by Yoko Aki and composition by Tetsuya Gen—both masters of their craft.

The song overlays the burning emotions of a woman who, after a fresh start in life, has fallen into an unstoppable love with the oleander flower—delicate yet tinged with danger.

The wish to keep one’s heart fluttering no matter one’s age is expressed through Kawano’s mature, resonant vocals.

Do take the time to listen closely.

Dreams are to be seen and to be fulfilled.Hayashi Miwako

Dreams are to be seen and to be fulfilled.

Miwa Hayashi, an enka singer who captivates fans with her heart-piercing “sympathetic voice,” released the single “Dreams Are to Be Seen and Fulfilled” in August 2025.

It’s an uplifting anthem for everyone pursuing their dreams, with a lively melody and a positive message that resonates deeply.

Both her vocals and the arrangement carry a warmth that feels like a gentle push forward.

It’s a kayō number brimming with positive energy—perfect for moments when you’re ready to take on a new challenge.