Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]

skyBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Sky -1461 days-

This is a song filled with warm messages that gently accompany the ever-shifting emotions unique to adolescence.

It’s a track by the boy group BE:FIRST, produced as the set piece for the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Music Competition in 2025.

The lyrics crafted by producer SKY-HI carefully portray the delicate inner feelings of someone who, trying to act tough, ends up hiding their true self.

Just as rainy days eventually clear, the song affirms your unstable self and gives you the courage to move forward.

When you’re ready to take a new step, it will surely give you a push.

Good for UBoA

BoA ‘Good for U’ MV

BoA, who has served as a bridge connecting the Korean and Japanese music scenes and achieved a million-seller with her 2002 single “LISTEN TO MY HEART,” released a track in August 2025 that’s an irresistibly sophisticated groove.

Its familiar, repetitive melody and cool vocals create an addictive pull.

The restrained structure—eschewing flashy shifts—conveys a self-reliant mood that doesn’t pander in love, giving off a mature, composed vibe.

It’s urban pop that lifts your spirits.

More Berry SummerCUTIE STREET

More Berry Summer

CUTIE STREET is an idol group making waves in the pop culture scene under the banner of “KAWAII.” Released in August 2025, this track is a summer anthem built around the unique concept that “a summer festival begins when you leave home and ends when you return.” It vividly portrays the story of a special day—from the pre-departure excitement, to the heat and thrill of the venue, to the bittersweet afterglow on the way home.

Its effervescent sound and relentlessly positive lyrics will boost your mood not just for summer, but for heading to any event.

Be sure to check out this energetic pop tune!

I Like ItKvi Baba

Kvi Baba / I Like It (Music Video)

Rapper Kvi Baba, known for his melodious flow, is drawing attention.

This track is featured on the album “Shout Out to Jesus,” released in August 2025.

It’s a song that expresses straightforward love for someone special.

The light, upbeat production by BACHLOGIC and the gentle chorus create a joyful mood.

The lyrics affirm the tenderness found in everyday life, and just listening is sure to fill your heart.

A heartwarming hip-hop tune, perfect for spending time with someone important.

TemperanceMAS-RAO

[Original MV] Temperance / MAS-RAO (Rei) [Shellin/Leos/Oliver/Rikichi/Nijisanji]

This track, notable for its majestic yet decadent sound, comes from MAS-RAO, a special project unit formed by members of NIJISANJI.

Lyrics by Joe Rikiichi and composition by tatsuo.

Despite the title’s nod to “temperance,” the song unfolds a forbidden tale where desire and loss swirl together.

Evoking the tragic motif of the mythic Icarus, it powerfully conveys the anguish of characters who draw close yet can never become one.

Immerse yourself in the dark, beautiful world this work weaves.

Good night, TaxiMON7A

[MON7A] "Good Night Taxi" (Music Video)

MON7A is an artist drawing attention from the younger generation.

His debut single, released in August 2025, is a self-written and self-composed track titled “Good Night Taxi.” Opening with a mellow mood, it unfolds into a sprightly beat infused with UK garage and drum’n’bass elements, evoking the exhilarating feeling of racing through the city at night.

The lyrics depict setting off to leave the present behind and search for a new self, and together with his gentle vocals, the song conveys both bittersweetness and hope for the future.

It’s a soothing electronic tune perfect for those moments when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

Spending Spree SambaREAL AKIBA BOYZ

REAL AKIBA BOYZ / Spending Spree Samba -MUSIC VIDEO-

REAL AKIBA BOYZ is an anisong dance performance group based in Akihabara.

Their track “Sanzai Samba” is a number that captures the “splurging” of passionate fans through a buoyant samba rhythm.

Themes everyone can relate to—like the impulse to buy limited-edition merch or spend on in-app purchases—are sung over a bright, lively sound.

It’s funny, yet for those who’ve been there, it hits a little close to home.

Perfect for when you want to lift your spirits!