Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]

I saw you.≠ME

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / “I Saw You” [MV full] Vertical video

This is a summer song released in August 2025 by ≠ME, an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The track portrays the bittersweet emotions of seeing the person you like together with someone else.

It reflects Sashihara’s unique sentiment of “not wanting ≠ME to have their love fulfilled,” intertwining the frustration of unrequited love with the atmosphere of late summer to create a heart-wrenching feel.

It’s a must-listen for anyone in the throes of a one-sided crush or those who want to reminisce about the delicate memories of their youth.

ink spotinku

Ink Spot / Ink [Original Song]

The gaming commentary group, Ink.

Their first original song, “Ink Spot,” whose music video was released in August 2025, also drew attention for being written and composed by 40mP, known as a Vocaloid producer.

Its worldview—where each member’s individuality blends like ink to create a new landscape—resonates deeply, enhanced by refreshingly crisp sound.

Many listeners will likely find themselves layering their own experiences onto the song’s portrayal of irreplaceable friendship among companions.

It’s a pop tune whose appeal lies in its straightforward message.

Stellameteora

[1st Anniversary Original Song] Stella / Meteorora [MV] [STPR New Singer Group] [Meteorites]

An emotional pop song by the VTuber vocalist group Meteora, created in gratitude to their fans.

This piece is a first-anniversary work that was surprise-performed at their one-man live in August 2025.

It sings of their year-long journey with fans, carried by a grand melody.

Its message resonates: like stars that shine brighter in the darkest night sky, let’s trace an orbit that lights up tomorrow together.

It’s a warm, heartfelt number—perfect for times when you want to reaffirm the bonds with someone important.

casual speechpirafu seijin

Pillafian – casual speech

Rapper Pilaf Seijin, who enjoys overwhelming support especially among Gen Z, released this work, Tameguchi, in August 2025.

While Pilaf Seijin is known for many unique pieces, this song is a poignant, heartbreak-themed track that really hits home.

It depicts the shift from casual, intimate speech to formal language—once a symbol of closeness—creating a deeply moving sense of loss.

By vividly portraying memories of happier days, it highlights just how much has been lost.

If you’re nursing a broken heart, give it a listen.

Self-esteem skyrocketing, lovey-dovey songHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Self-Esteem Skyrocketing ↑↑ Shuki-Shuki Song” Official Music Video (Self-affirmation Explosion! Love-Love Song)

At First Star Academy, an idol training school where students gather to become top idols, one of its characters, Kotone Fujita—voiced by Hikaru Iida—performs this song, whose high-energy sound leaves a powerful impact.

The way she keeps saying “I love it” to cheer herself up when her self-esteem dips is incredibly cute! Even listeners who are feeling down will find themselves perking up along with her.

It’s an adorably uplifting anthem you’ll want to hear when you’re trying to learn to love yourself.

Matsuriteranishi yuma feat. izumi pinko

Yuma Teranishi feat. Pinko Izumi - Matsuri [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This work, featuring an impressive fusion of traditional Japanese elements and EDM, is a wildly upbeat celebratory number created under the theme of “connecting the world through laughter.” Released in August 2025, it drew major attention for its cross-generational collaboration between singer-songwriter Yuma Teranishi and actor Pinko Izumi.

The structure, where Teranishi’s high-tone vocals intersect with Izumi’s punchy, declamatory singing, delivers a truly festival-like exhilaration.

It might be just the thing to listen to when you want to blow your worries away!

Bouquet of WordsRinu

"[MV] Bouquet of Words / Rinu"

Rinu, a singer also known as a member of the entertainment unit Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri).

This song, written especially by the popular creator unit HoneyWorks, opens the album “Kotonoha Wonderland,” set for release in August 2025.

It tells a story of moving forward while believing in the power of words, even while carrying loneliness and anxiety, gently comforting those struggling through difficult days.

A hopeful pop tune whose warm worldview blooms in the heart alongside its dreamy sound.