Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]

Solar RouteMaeda Jun, Yanaginagi

Solar Route

This is a collaborative work by Jun Maeda, who weaves moving stories, and Nagi Yanagi, whose voice is clear as the sky.

It was produced as an insert song to grace the 3.5-year anniversary event of the dramatic RPG “Heaven Burns Red.” The song carries deep affection and a straightforward wish to live alongside someone precious, sung over a soundscape as boundless as a blue sky.

When you want to overcome hardships, this music will lend you strength.

Secret talk＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / “Secret Talk” [MV full] Vertical video

Set against the backdrop of a summer festival, this song poppily captures the heart-fluttering moment when a secret relationship with a longtime crush begins.

It was released digitally in August 2025.

The lyrics, penned by producer Rino Sashihara, are infused with a sweet-and-sour exhilaration—the feeling of wanting to boast about getting closer to someone you like, even though you can’t tell anyone.

Emi Ohtani, who takes center position, delivers a gentle vocal that beautifully conveys the protagonist’s wavering feelings of love.

Let this pop love song elevate your summer mood!

Black Nightmarenaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Black Nightmare [Official Music Video Short ver.]

A cool dance track chosen as the theme song for Joichiro Fujiwara’s starring drama “Laundering”! It’s a mysterious and mature-sounding song that you’d never expect from Naniwa Danshi’s usually friendly, cozy vibe.

The thrilling, slightly poisonous lyrics—like the members probing each other’s true identities—make a huge impact.

The edgy sound also lures listeners into a nightmare-like world.

This track is included on the single “Asymmetry / Black Nightmare,” releasing in September 2025.

Ready to get your heart racing with their new appeal?

bitter lossDAZBEE

DAZBEE | “Bitter Loss” M/V

This is a track released in July 2025 by DAZBEE, a multi-creator from South Korea.

The piece features a rhythmical melody that makes you want to move, and a striking contrast between complex romantic feelings—where sweet memories intersect with a bitter goodbye.

A heartfelt longing to reclaim a lost forever and the accompanying sense of loss are portrayed emotionally through delicate vocals.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side, for a heart swaying between the joyful memories of love and the loneliness of the present.

Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER

Beep boop

A FRUITS ZIPPER number whose dizzyingly fast-paced, comical sound will make your body move before you know it.

The track was released in August 2025.

When it premiered at Saitama Super Arena, the entire venue came together in call-and-response.

Its unpredictable, heart-pounding progression and lyrics that radiate happiness are its charms.

Watch the official live video to learn the choreography, and it’s perfect for singing and dancing with friends at karaoke! Of course, it’s also great for a boost when you need some energy!

Come back homeFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S

【FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S】「Come back home」MV

Don’t you ever find yourself longing for that simple warmth—the kind that makes you feel at ease the moment you come home? This new release from FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S is a pop ballad that gently wraps the listener’s heart, centered on themes of family renewal and bonds.

Within its heartrending melody lies a steady hope that helps you take a step toward tomorrow—it’s truly encouraging.

The song is included on the single scheduled for release in August 2025 and has been selected as the theme song for the drama “Good Evening, the Asayama Family.” When you’re feeling a bit worn out by daily life or want to express gratitude to someone important, listening to it will help you reconnect with your honest feelings.

PaleduskHUGs

Paledusk / HUGs (Official Music Video)

A soul-stirring track from the metalcore band Paledusk.

Imbued with a fierce resolve to overcome life’s absurdities and despair and turn them into strength, this piece was created as the opening theme for the TV anime Gachiakuta and will begin streaming in July 2025.

Its sound—where ferocious shouts intertwine with beautiful clean passages—perfectly embodies the protagonist searching for light in a chaotic world.

If you’re up against a towering wall, this music might just give you the courage to push through.