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!

Playlist

Latest J-Pop Releases [August 2025]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Secret GardenBE:FIRST		Expressing a love for music through a mellow track
2	I KnowKing&Prince		Insert song from 'DOPE' draws attention for its mysterious tones
3	Nine-tailed (fox)9Lana		A bewitching and solitary tale-song of 9Lana
4	CocktailA.B.C-Z		A sweet love song like a cocktail
5	GeeekAooo		Aooo, a song that views solitude as freedom
6	Hey Yo at 3 o’clock!HALVES		Cheering song for the twin unit HALVES
7	openJO1		JO1 expresses growth and hope in their new song
8	DANGERMAZZEL		MAZZEL, the daring dance group breaking through the everyday
9	WACHA☆WACHASTPR Creators		An exhilarating party song by the five groups of STPR
10	Getting hurt is what youth is about.STU48		STU48 expresses the growth of youth through song
11	CharismaxSnow Man		An ambitious work that sublimated Para Para culture into the modern era
12	Melody and CrystalTENBLANK		TENBLANK, emotional youth rock
13	The Eve of EternityTENBLANK		A moving song by a band from a Netflix drama
14	CUBEiri		iri, expressing a heart that grows through interactions with people
15	Gimme Gimme SanctuaryNanawo Akari		A song about the courage to stay true to yourself
16	YouTube Theme Song 2Hikakin & Seikin		Commemorative pop song by Hikakin & Seikin
17	Stop Motion feat. Lilium from the Demon Realmpīnattsu-kun		VTuber song: Youth with Ririmu from the Demon Realm
18	tear(s)Marushii		The bittersweet feelings of a broken heart at the end of summer
19	Happiness phenomenonIchijou Ririka (ReGLOSS)		VTuber Ririka Ichijo’s self-affirmation song
20	1000 daysnozomi		With the bittersweet sentiment of high school days and a heartfelt cheer for the future, infused with deep emotion
21	The truthKamenashi Kazuya		A powerful rock sound that challenges the future
22	Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai		A heartwarming song brimming with love for Dai Hirai’s second child
23	The continuation of a dreamMinase Inori		Inori Minase’s 10th-anniversary song depicts hope and growth
24	confessionsoshina		An exhilarating song that blows away the haze
25	Simply brokenKafu		A moving song by the virtual singer Kaf
26	This world is made of lies.takane no nadeshiko		Struggling between the ideal and the reality of being an idol
27	War and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)ZORN		A profound musical work that conveys memories of war
28	XYZAMUGIRI		AMUGIRI’s new song that portrays/supports fangirl-fanboy life (oshi-katsu)
29	skyBE:FIRST		A song of courage and hope that stands by the hearts of adolescents
30	Good for UBoA		BoA’s new song: mature grooves and sophisticated pop
31	More Berry SummerCUTIE STREET		A CUTIE STREET song that captures the excitement of a summer music festival
32	I Like ItKvi Baba		A lively hip-hop track filled with love
33	TemperanceMAS-RAO		A story of desire and loss depicted through a majestic composition
34	Good night, TaxiMON7A		MON7A’s debut song, depicting hope for the future
35	Spending Spree SambaREAL AKIBA BOYZ		A passionate support anthem for an Akiba-style dance group
36	Wandering StarRUKI		RUKI delivers an inspiring song as a movie theme
37	Summer DogTele		Taniguchi Kitaro’s Tele, a free love song of summer
38	LetterUru		Uru’s powerful song captivates with her rich, deep vocals.
39	flying fishWANIMA		WANIMA’s passionate song about a summer romance
40	YURU FUWAYUTORI-SEDAI		A love song that boosts self-esteem
41	Green Lightfrom Audition THE LAST PIECE		A song that overcomes the anxieties of racing into the future
42	Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY		A pure love song by the idol group ≒JOY
43	I saw you.≠ME		A bittersweet summer crush, a song that resonates in the heart of youth
44	ink spotinku		Ink's first original song depicting friendship
45	Stellameteora		The VTuber group Meteora’s moving song
46	casual speechpirafu seijin		Heart-touching breakup songs popular among Gen Z
47	Self-esteem skyrocketing, lovey-dovey songHatsuboshi Gakuen		Idol Academy’s fight song, regaining confidence
48	Matsuriteranishi yuma feat. izumi pinko		A festive track that connects laughter through Wa and EDM
49	Bouquet of WordsRinu		A hopeful song that overcomes anxiety through the power of words
50	Kiss Kiss KissAKASAKI		A song about falling in love with a loved one’s hair
51	Colors of the WorldAZKi×Uchida Maaya		A song of hope by AZKi and Maaya Uchida
52	DIVINEAve Mujica		An epic theme song for a fantasy RPG
53	My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)BABYMETAL		An inspiring collaborative song by BABYMETAL and Spiritbox
54	CarmineELLEGARDEN		Anime OP theme, a song of adventure and comrades
55	Always by my sideFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		The theme song arrives—a gemlike pop ballad.
56	Free Space Remix feat. FORK, Pochomkin & Machiura PinkGadoro		A star-studded collaboration track from Miyazaki-born rapper GADORO
57	KOGYA`S KITCHENKOGYARU		A fun work that fuses cooking and hip-hop.
58	Deep ForestKing&Prince		A deep exploration song of the heart with lyrics by Kaito Takahashi
59	A CHA CHA CHAKis-my-ft2		Fun, upbeat music that feels like summer
60	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that depicts the end of summer
61	Seal for the reply columnMyGO!!!!!		A passionate rock sound that expresses MyGO!!!!!’s courage and inner conflict
62	Unidentified areaNumber_i		Challenging music that explores the inner universe
63	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Track-and-field anime theme song, a powerful message of self-discovery
64	Cheerful Vibes Echo (Kanade Otonose SOLO)ReGLOSS		A cheer-up song to blow away the Monday blues
65	Rakugo Story (Juuufutei Raden SOLO)ReGLOSS		Raden of Juufutei: A Musical Challenge
66	KarmaSKE48		SKE48’s new single draws attention with its double center
67	ELUSIVEm-flo loves n-choco		A collaboration song by m-flo and n-choco portrays the push-and-pull of romance.
68	Iina Festivalyūri		An irresistibly addictive gacha voice track has arrived!
69	A 0.5-Second LoveShido		Sid’s passionate song, swirling with feelings of love and hate.
70	Point NemoZūkaraderu		A love song that depicts the emotional distance between people
71	ShuraYorushika		A poem of a delicate heart singing hope for renewal
72	I mean,Nogizaka 46		A song that comfortably conveys the members’ everyday lives
73	Try jumping.Miyano Mamoru		Mamoru Miyano’s bright, upbeat songs give me energy.
74	in broad daylightShiina Ringo		Theme song for the film, written specifically by Ringo Sheena
75	Chasing destinysuzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)		A song of the courage to seize the future and the warmth that runs alongside
76	Wonderful worldKamiyama YOH × YOSUKE from SPYAIR		The 10th anniversary FGO collaboration song is moving.
77	FinistèreSuzuki Konomi		Singing of summer’s end and a resolve for the future
78	Solar RouteMaeda Jun, Yanaginagi		An inspiring song by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi
79	Secret talk＝LOVE		Pop portrayal of the flutter of summer festival romance
80	Black Nightmarenaniwa danshi		A mature-sounding dance track from Naniwa Danshi has arrived!
81	bitter lossDAZBEE		A moving song about memories of love and a sense of loss
82	Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER’s lively songs are exhilarating.
83	Come back homeFUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S		A ballad that portrays family bonds and hope
84	PaleduskHUGs		A powerful song by a metalcore band
85	Silent MidnightISSEI		ISSEI’s forward-moving R&B single, resonating with the heart
86	No CapJuri Tanaka(SixTONES)		Express true feelings through Juri Tanaka’s rap
87	Summer Ride (feat. ¥ellow Bucks)LANA		A breezy West Coast-style driving song by LANA
88	Nerd and AngelMEGA SHINNOSUKE		A folk-rock song that portrays a clumsy first love
89	Queen of the NightMori Calliope x Tokoyami Towa		The Night Queen: Tokoyami Towa and Mori Calliope’s Passionate Melody
90	SpiceSaucy Dog		A moving song that sings of children's dreams and hopes
91	Jack In The BoxSnow Man		An exhilarating and unpredictable dance track
92	Summer-colored FireworksSnow Man		A beautiful ballad that sings of summer scenery and gratitude
93	Glass HeartTENBLANK		TENBLANK’s moving song depicting a “glass heart”
94	Night riderTaiga Kyomoto(SixTONES)		A song of the heart that moves forward, carrying loneliness, in the city night
95	Glow in the DarkTakanashi Kiara & La+ Darknesss		Hololive collaboration song passionately sings of hope and bonds
96	The curtain risesback number		Movie theme song: 'Yūki no Uta' by back number
97	Guiltytuki.		A final verdict in the love trial: tuki.’s firm resolve
98	To be feat. Daichi MiuraØMI		A story of hope and strength woven by two voices
99	granularitykuriipuhaipe		The poignant afterglow of a summer’s-end romance
100	YuuSenchimirimentaru		A warm love song, whose gentle tones warm the heart.
101	Star-mineHatsuboshi Gakuen		A moving song about blossoming dreams with friends
102	SetsukaYamamoto Aya		Sayaka Yamamoto paints emotions with a summer theme
103	Invincible happiness!suzumiya haruhi (CV: hirano aya) nagato yuki (CV: chihara minori) asahina mikuru (CV: goto yuko)		A new song sung by three Haruhi voice actors—an energetic track!
104	You haven’t even tried (doing it).hannya		Hannya’s song: a message of challenge and courage
105	Love Like ThisFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s English-lyric love songs: exploring the shapes of love
106	IGNITEKishi Ekkusu – Knight X –		A rousing anthem of Knight X's fiery resolve to overcome adversity
107	OSHIBAIryūgūjō		An emotionally moving self-produced and self-performed song from Ryugu Castle