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


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