Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]
In the height of August’s summer, the music scene has hit a scorching wave of new releases.
From buzzworthy tracks lighting up the streaming charts to hidden gems steadily gaining traction, this season is delivering a diverse array of songs one after another.
Whether it’s a refreshing anthem perfect for reliving summer festival memories or a mellow tune to savor in an air-conditioned room, you’re sure to find something that resonates.
In this article, we’ll be showcasing a wide range of new Japanese releases from August 2025!
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Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025] (1–10)
DANGERMAZZEL
MAZZEL is a dance and vocal group formed through SKY-HI’s audition program “MISSION×2.” Their digital single “DANGER,” released in August 2025, is a track infused with a bold message that breaks through conventions and the monotony of everyday life.
Embracing glittering thrills while charging toward an unpredictable future, its lyrics empower those who long to shatter the status quo.
It’s a thrilling, addictive, Japanese-style dance tune.
WACHA☆WACHASTPR Creators
A relentlessly upbeat party tune from STPR Creators, a driving force in the online music scene.
It’s a collaborative track that brings together all five groups under STPR for the first time, released in August 2025.
The song unfolds with an up-tempo sound that captures the frenzy of a live venue as-is.
Playful lyrics packed with each member’s signature catchphrases and lively call-and-response convey their close-knit chemistry and STPR’s bustling vibe.
An energetic slice of entertainment pop, perfect for lifting your mood.
Getting hurt is what youth is about.STU48
STU48 is an idol group based in the seven prefectures of the Seto Inland Sea region.
Their 12th single, “Getting Hurt Is Youth,” was released in August 2025.
Its message—that being hurt is never in vain and that people grow through pain—will resonate deeply not only with those in the midst of their youth, but also with adults who have already lived through it.
The refreshing sound perfectly matches the lyrics, too.
With its transparent vocals and beautiful melody that lingers in your ears, it’s an emotional pop tune.
Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025] (11–20)
CharismaxSnow Man
An addictive dance tune that modernizes and elevates the 1990s craze, para para.
Snow Man’s “Charismax,” released in August 2025, impresses with a relentless rap riding over a fast beat, fused with a catchy, unforgettable melody.
The lyrics carry a powerful message about freeing yourself and awakening the charisma everyone holds within.
Just listening makes your hidden energy surge.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to boost your confidence.
Melody and CrystalTENBLANK
TENBLANK is a band born from the Netflix series “Glass Heart,” which features a star-studded cast including Takeru Satoh.
This track from their debut album “Glass Heart,” released in 2025, features lyrics penned by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.
The piano melody that resonates within the grand ensemble is deeply emotional.
The lyrics, depicting a magical moment when life is breathed back in through a precious encounter, are sure to strike a chord with anyone who knows the struggles of youth and the pains of creation.
It’s a lyrical rock number that feels as if raw emotion has been turned directly into sound.
The Eve of EternityTENBLANK
Born from the Netflix series “Glass Heart” and drawing attention for its stellar production team, the band TENBLANK has made waves.
Featured on their debut album “Glass Heart,” which was released in August 2025 and soared to No.
1 on the charts, this track was written and composed by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS.
Its lyrics capture the fleeting yet fiercely radiant moment just before eternity begins—feelings that anyone who has experienced the flutter of first love or the struggle of chasing a dream will likely find themselves identifying with.
A sentimental number, it pairs a heartrendingly beautiful melody with an emotional band ensemble that strikes straight at the heart.
CUBEiri
Singer-songwriter iri, known for her husky voice and effortless command of alternative R&B and hip-hop.
Released in August 2025, this track was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Girl or Lady Season 2.” It portrays the subtle shifts of the heart—how its edges are softened and its shape is changed through connections with others.
Co-crafted with sound producer ESME MORI, the smooth ensemble built around taut beats is perfect for both chilling and dancing.
It’s an R&B number that gently loosens a heart that’s tilted downward, whether from love or work.