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