Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]

ShuraYorushika

Shura

Inspired by Kenji Miyazawa’s poetry collection “Spring and Asura,” this work exudes a sense of literary depth.

The song portrays someone who carries loneliness and inner conflict, yet by giving voice to those feelings and singing them out, a spring breeze stirs in the heart and they begin to move toward renewal.

Suis’s crystalline vocals beautifully capture the delicate fluctuations of that inner world.

Released in August 2025, the track was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “We Still Don’t Know the Rules of That Star.” It might lighten your heart when you want to face yourself.

I mean,Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Tte kasa' MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a laid-back, effortlessly charming track that feels like eavesdropping on the members’ unguarded banter.

Included on the single “Same numbers,” released in July 2025.

The mellow, irresistibly singable melody and the words spun like spoken lines leave a strong impression.

Filled with a relaxed vibe of casually chatting about everyday moments, it’s perfect for when you want to take a breather from a hectic routine and unwind.

Give it a listen, and you’ll feel your heart grow lighter.

Try jumping.Miyano Mamoru

Mamoru Miyano “Try Jumping” MUSIC VIDEO / Mamoru Miyano “Jump Shite Mite”

It’s a feel-good soul-funk number that will put a spring in every listener’s step.

Created by Mamoru Miyano, who is also active as a voice actor and actor, it was released in August of the same year as a lead track from his 8th album, slated for release in November 2025.

Its catchy, hum-along melody and humor-filled lyrics are part of its charm.

Even when things aren’t going well, it encourages you not to overthink—just take the first step—and fills you with a positive vibe.

Give it a listen when you want a change of pace or when you want to have the best time with friends.

in broad daylightShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – In Broad Daylight

This song was specially written as the theme for the film “About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region.” It was released as a double A-side single in August 2025.

Regarding this work, Sheena Ringo herself said, “Horror is my forte,” and the imposing band sound, featuring a stellar lineup including Shun Ishiwaka, harmonizes perfectly with the film’s horror elements.

When the hidden truth is revealed, please immerse yourself in the earnest emotions that well up within.

Chasing destinysuzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)

[MV] Haruhi Suzumiya 'Chasing destiny' MV Full ver.

This is a song born from a promotional project for the novel “The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya.” Its exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound perfectly matches the powerful resolve in the lyrics to seize the future with one’s own hands.

It’s not just a pep song; it also carries a warmth that feels like someone running alongside you, saying, “I’ve been watching your efforts all along.” It’s a positive track that fills you with boundless courage when you’re about to take a new step or chasing dreams with dear friends.

Wonderful worldKamiyama YOH × YOSUKE from SPYAIR

Wonderful world

A collaborative song by singer-songwriter Yoh Kamiyama and SPYAIR’s vocalist YOSUKE.

Created as the theme song for the 10th-anniversary movie of the smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order, it was released in August 2025 and became a major talking point.

Set to a sound that fuses diverse genres like rock and dance music, it portrays a worldview where fantasy and reality intersect.

The blend of Kamiyama’s delicate vocals with YOSUKE’s powerful voice is just outstanding.

FinistèreSuzuki Konomi

Finistère

This is a song by Konomi Suzuki that was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summer Pockets.

Her powerful vocals, imbued with the resolve to face the future and tinged with the bittersweet scenes of summer’s end, resonate deeply with listeners.

While embracing fading memories, it portrays the protagonist’s firm determination to turn the summer before them into a new beginning.

It’s a summer song that can support you when you want to take a new step forward.