New enka single release [September 2025]
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to know more about the latest enka songs,” or wondered, “What’s happening in the world of kayōkyoku right now?” this article is for you! The charm of enka and kayōkyoku lies in the ever-new discoveries you make each time you listen—voices that touch the heart, richly expressive melodies, and storytelling that transcends generations.
In this piece, we spotlight works slated for release in September 2025, helping you discover that one song that truly resonates with you.
It’s also a great reference when you want to expand your karaoke repertoire!
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New enka releases [September 2025] (11–20)
Reminiscence ~Though I depart, my heart remains~Isogawa Yuki
This song was created out of the profound inspiration drawn from the Super Kabuki production Yamato Takeru.
Yukii Isogawa’s 15th single, Reminiscence ~Though I Depart, My Heart Remains~, was released in September 2025.
It is a sweeping tale centered on the selfless love of Oto Tachibana-hime from Japanese mythology.
With resonant, weighty strings and sacred bell tones, it dramatically portrays the prayer of a woman who offers her life for the one she loves.
You’ll be irresistibly drawn into a world that could be called “mythic enka.” If you love grand ballads, be sure to check it out.
The Hydrangea PersonKitayama Takeshi
Takeshi Kitayama is an enka singer known for his sweet, moody vocals.
His song “Ajisai no Hito” is a poignant mood ballad that overlays the image of a woman—fleeting yet endearing—onto hydrangeas blooming in the rain.
Regret and helpless longing for a past lover gently seep into the heart, carried by Kitayama’s signature rich lower and mid-range tones.
It’s also a great choice to try at karaoke!
Michinoku Silver Mountain, Tears of Snowyamaguchi hiromi
Hiromi Yamaguchi, known for her authentic, classic enka style inherited from her mentor Saburo Kitajima.
Her charm lies in a powerful, emotionally rich voice that you wouldn’t expect from her petite 147 cm frame.
The song she released in September 2025 is a quintessential heartbreak enka set in Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata.
It poignantly conveys the sorrow of a woman who ends an impermissible love, interwoven with scenes of rising steam and gently falling snow.
Why not immerse yourself in this travel-tinged piece and savor its tender melancholy?
Inn of the Night Cherry BlossomsTsubuki Miyu
Enka singer Miyu Tsubuki—known for her “resonant, straight-down-the-middle voice”—released her single “Yozakura no Yado” in September 2025.
Set in a hot spring town, this classic enka number portrays the heartache of a forbidden love.
Through a round window, the protagonist gazes at fleeting dreams; their helpless longing seeps into your heart alongside Tsubuki’s richly expressive vocals.
This bittersweet yet beautiful tale of adult romance is perfect for a quiet night of solitary reflection.
Be sure to give it a listen.
I want to tell you.Asada Atsuko
Atsuko Asada, affectionately known as “Acchan,” is based in the Kansai region.
Having surpassed the 30th anniversary of her debut, she ventured into a new realm: folk-style kayōkyoku.
In this work, she sings as if speaking, conveying gratitude and love for her mother who passed away young—feelings that have deepened since becoming a mother herself.
You can almost see the scenes: the warmth of a small hand from childhood, a sloping road scented with sea breeze.
It’s a song to listen to on a quiet night, thinking of someone dear.
Believing in spring…Maki Kotomi
Kotomi Maki is an enka singer who captivates many fans with her emotionally rich voice.
Her 44th single was released in September 2025.
Composed by Chiaki Oka, renowned as a master melodist, the song is a bright, accessible piece in a major key.
It is a song about longing for someone you can no longer meet; within the stillness before dawn, the aching resolve to believe in the future resonates deeply, carried by Maki’s gentle, tender vocals.
For those hoping to overcome a painful parting and take a step toward tomorrow, this song will surely offer a quiet, encouraging push.
Koisame (Love Rain)Ishihara Junko
Junko Ishihara, who captivates listeners with the assured expressiveness honed through shigin recitation, saw her 1999 release Miren-zake sell over 400,000 copies.
Now, her 48th single has been released in September 2025.
This work portrays a yearning love that deepens despite knowing it will never be rewarded, layered over a wintry scene where cold rain turns into snow.
The lyrics were written by Ishihara herself under the name Itō Fujiko, and the composition is by Kazuto Miura, the artist she has long professed to be a fan of.
Its lyrical melody, imbued with the aroma of folk kayō, gently nestles against the ache of the heart.
Isn’t it good?Mikado Tadaji
How about a bright, buoyant hand-clapper? Released in August 2025 as the 39th single, it was created at Mikado’s own request for “a song that lifts your spirits.” The piece portrays a mature figure who, in life’s backstreets, gathers up dreams once let go and embraces even bitter past experiences with a forward-looking attitude—listening to it gives you a gentle push on the back.
The moment you hear the dazzling brass intro, you’ll naturally want to clap along!
Small family, thank you Ten.Jitsukawa Nagaoki
Released in August 2025, this song is a moving number that chronicles the bond with a beloved dog.
Its irresistibly cheerful melody has a curious power that, if anything, brings listeners to tears.
You can feel the heartfelt gratitude toward an irreplaceable presence that supported you through difficult times.
And the bright, sunny tone of the song is truly wonderful.
It’s sure to resonate deeply with anyone who loves their pets.
Land of Abundant Rice (Mizuho no Kuni)Yamanishi Akari
Akari Yamazaki’s third single, “Mizuho no Kuni,” released in August 2025, is a work themed around rice—the quintessential landscape of Japan and the foundation of its cuisine.
The lyrics, which conjure images of gratitude for bountiful harvests and people living in harmony with nature, warm the heart just by listening.
Her expansive, powerful vocals resonate deeply in the chest.
It’s an enka number that inevitably makes you long for your hometown.