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!

Playlist

New enka single release [September 2025]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	acting like a handsome guyYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece that portrays vanity and clumsiness
2	Person of eleganceMioka Shota		Shota Miku sings of a couple’s bond
3	inner voiceFutami Souichi		Souichi Futami's gratitude song, composed by Saburo Kitajima
4	The Sitting-and-Waiting Moonokuyama eiji		Eiji Okuyama’s heartrending singing voice embraces the heart.
5	Marionette Fallen into the Eternal Swampokamoto kota		Kota Okamoto’s Passionate Love Song
6	Run, boy of the Shōwa eraNitta Akihiro		An enka song that captures the youth of the Showa era
7	How old is love? / Until what age does love last?Morikawa Daisuke		Daisuke Morikawa’s new song, a passionate Latin-style track
8	Peanut ~Rakkasei~Kenjiro		A Father's Love and Memories: The Moving Story Encapsulated in Peanuts
9	Courtesan of SatsumaOgawa Takeru		Depicting a passion for the performing arts and a longing for one’s hometown
10	Ichibangai BluesHama Hiroya		A secret love in the nighttime city, in the singing voice of Hiroya Hama
11	Reminiscence ~Though I depart, my heart remains~Isogawa Yuki		Yuki Isogawa’s moving song themed on mythology
12	The Hydrangea PersonKitayama Takeshi		Takeshi Kitayama's poignant enka song “Ajisai no Hito” (The Hydrangea Person)
13	Michinoku Silver Mountain, Tears of Snowyamaguchi hiromi		Hiromi Yamaguchi, a heartbreak enka at Ginzan Onsen
14	Inn of the Night Cherry BlossomsTsubuki Miyu		Miyu Tsubuki’s poignant romantic enka ‘Inn of the Night Cherry Blossoms’
15	I want to tell you.Asada Atsuko		A moving song by Atsuko Asada singing of her love for her mother
16	Believing in spring…Maki Kotomi		Kotomi Maki’s 44th release, a heartrending singing voice
17	Koisame (Love Rain)Ishihara Junko		The poignant ache of love overlaid on a winter scene, Junko Ishihara
18	Isn’t it good?Mikado Tadaji		An upbeat song that portrays the positivity of adults
19	Small family, thank you Ten.Jitsukawa Nagaoki		A moving song expressing gratitude and the bond with a beloved dog
20	Land of Abundant Rice (Mizuho no Kuni)Yamanishi Akari		A heartwarming enka that paints scenes of rice
21	Fated ShipKumi Iwamoto		A moving song about parting, commemorating the 30th anniversary of their debut
22	flaring/blazing (onomatopoeia for flames)Hiramatsu Kento		A passionate, 80s-style single that colors the summer
23	I couldn’t help but tear upYanagi Jun		An enka song about urban loneliness and longing for one’s hometown
24	Yurushi RiverNagai Miyuki		Miyuki Nagai, an enka song about a heartrending love
25	Feelings for youAsada Masumi		Masumi Asada, a love song coloring the scenery of Kyoto
26	Stardust MidosujiIkoma Naoko		A poignant love song that colors the nightscape of Osaka
27	Seven-colored flowerYūki Saori		Saori Yuki’s heartwarming song brings hope
28	OkkanoyosareHanakyōin Shinobu		An enka song filled with heartfelt feelings for a mother longing for her hometown
29	Adoro of FarewellNishiyama Hitomi		A masterpiece that weaves a farewell story that resonates with the heart
30	There are various things. I’m a woman.Chō Hoyūki		A song about a woman’s life sung by Naga Hozonoki