Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]

Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Happy birthday to my son. (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for numerous hit songs such as “Stand by me, Stand by you.” This work, released for streaming in August 2025, is a heartfelt message song written to mark the birth of his second child.

Built around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound is exceptionally soothing.

And the words, penned like a letter, carry a father’s straightforward feelings and prayers for the future.

Listening to it on your child’s birthday may remind you anew that the days you’ve shared are irreplaceable treasures.

The continuation of a dreamMinase Inori

Inori Minase “Yume no Tsuzuki” Music Video

This is a commemorative number marking Inori Minase’s 10th anniversary as an artist.

It’s the lead track from her half-album “Turquoise,” set for release in September 2025, and a concept song themed around her own journey.

The same production team from her 2015 debut single reunited to create it, and the lyrics—woven as if speaking to her past self—leave a strong impression.

It portrays her stepping into the future while embracing both hope and inner conflict, and as you listen, you naturally feel encouraged.

When you’re ready to take a new step forward, this song will surely help you!

confessionsoshina

Soshina – Confession

Don’t you ever feel a haze in your heart from the unreasonable things lurking in everyday life? This song by Soshina speaks for those feelings and blows them away in grand fashion.

Over an energetic punk rock sound, it delivers a message that turns your frustration and pain into things of the past.

It stays close to the listener’s wounded heart and gives you a push forward.

Released in August 2025, the track is included on the second album “Naoto Sasaki,” which came out in September of the same year.

Give it a listen when you need a boost for tomorrow!

Simply brokenKafu

KAF #152 “Simply Broken” [Original MV]

Virtual singer KAF, who captivates audiences with her one-of-a-kind worldbuilding.

Released in August 2025, this track was created as the ending theme for the TV anime “Constructing Kamitsubaki City.” Its stylish yet refreshing sound and KAF’s crystalline vocals resonate deeply.

The lyrics probe the question of what “justice” is, expanding the inquiry amid the wavering line between subjectivity and objectivity.

Closely aligned with the anime’s narrative, it’s a pop tune with a profound message that leaves a quiet question lingering in the listener’s heart.

This world is made of lies.takane no nadeshiko

[MV] This World Is Made of Lies / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

Takane no Nadeshiko is an idol group produced by the creator unit HoneyWorks.

This track, which capped off their streak of five consecutive releases in August 2025, is a number that highlights the members’ cool, commanding presence.

Riding on a dramatic sound, it expresses the inner cries of hearts torn between the ideal image demanded of idols and their true, unvarnished selves.

When you’re struggling with the gap between ideals and reality, listening to it might give you the courage to affirm who you are.

War and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)ZORN

ZORN / War and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)

A deeply memorable track by rapper ZORN.

Created for the NHK Special “Songs Woven in a Time of War (Now): PASS THE MIC,” it was released in August 2025.

This collaboration sets rap over a track left behind by the late trackmaker Nujabes, who passed away suddenly in 2010.

The lyrics amplify the unheard voices of people who experienced war, conveying their messages to the present.

The lo-fi sound underscores the weight of the words.

Please give it a listen and reflect on world peace.

XYZAMUGIRI

AMUGIRI「XYZ」Official Music Video

Rapper AMUGIRI, also known for his activities as a member of the YouTuber group Komudot, released his fifth single in August 2025.

Co-produced with DJ dip, it features an addictive beat.

Centered on the theme of “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorite idols or artists), it vividly captures the excitement of heading to a live show and the charged atmosphere at the venue.

Many listeners will probably find themselves thinking, “I know that feeling!” It’s an energetic track that will supercharge the everyday life of anyone who’s passionately into something.