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] (41–50)
Kiss Kiss KissAKASAKI
Just a loved one’s hair fluttering in the wind makes the whole world seem to shine! This song, created by singer-songwriter AKASAKI, is set for release in August 2025.
It’s featured as the web commercial song for Hoyu’s Self-Color Project.
The piece is told from two perspectives: a girl who boldly changes her look with self-coloring, and the man who is captivated by her transformation.
The lyrics overflow with the thrill of romance and a sweet, bittersweet feeling that’s irresistible.
It’s a rhythmic, positive track that boosts your romantic mood.
Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025] (51–60)
Colors of the WorldAZKi×Uchida Maaya
This hopeful track brings together AZKi, a VTuber from hololive, and Maaya Uchida, a multifaceted voice actress and singer, in a long-awaited collaboration.
Released in August 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the anime PV of the metaverse project “Holoearth.” The two voices, each shining in their own realms—virtual and real—blend seamlessly to create a beautiful harmony that feels boundless.
The lyrics also depict the moment you realize that even a past tinged with sorrow is part of your own story, and how the view before you suddenly turns vivid and colorful.
When you want to believe in the path you’ve chosen, this song is sure to give you strength!
DIVINEAve Mujica
The theme song for the fantasy RPG “PROGRESS ORDERS” is a track by the metal band Ave Mujica.
Its gothic, weighty rock sound combined with lyrics penned by Diggy-MO’ weave an impressively profound worldview.
Just hearing the dramatic melody will likely make many feel drawn into a grand narrative.
Immerse yourself in this sweeping fantasy.
My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)BABYMETAL
This is a work released in August 2025 by BABYMETAL, a group active on the global stage.
The track is a collaboration with Spiritbox, a highly acclaimed Canadian metal band, and it brilliantly fuses BABYMETAL’s signature symphonic elements with sharp, heavy metal sounds.
Many listeners will likely be captivated by the interplay between SU-METAL’s clear, crystalline vocals and the emotional performance by guest singer Courtney LaPlante.
It’s the kind of song that will give you a powerful push when you’re aiming for a big goal or need to fire yourself up.
CarmineELLEGARDEN
This is a song by the rock band ELLEGARDEN, written as the opening theme for the Egghead arc of the TV anime One Piece.
As the band’s first anime tie-in, its exhilarating sound and emotional melody perfectly match the epic story set on the futuristic island.
Hearing the lyrics—about the resolve to face a challenging future and the unshakable bonds with friends—stirs something deep inside.
When you’re starting a new challenge or need the courage to overcome a wall, listening to it is sure to fill you with strength!
Always by my sideFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
A gem-like pop ballad by FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE, selected as the theme song for the film “My Neighbor Stella,” releasing in August 2025.
In this piece, Yusei Yagi’s supple vocals deeply resonate with the film’s worldview.
“Even if we’re far apart, I’m always thinking of you”—a pure message to someone special is expressed through the lyrics and gentle sound.
Why not listen to it while thinking of the person you love and letting it overlap with your own feelings?
Free Space Remix feat. FORK, Pochomkin & Machiura PinkGadoro
This powerful track from Miyazaki-born rapper GADORO is a reimagining of his own song with a star-studded lineup of guest features.
Included on the album “HOME,” released in July 2025, the track’s music video dropped the following August.
The unconventional collaboration—welcoming the esteemed FORK and Potchomkin, along with comedian Machiura Pink—became a major talking point.
Over a high-velocity beat, shape-shifting flows collide and spark, guaranteed to get your body moving.