New Enka Single Release [October 2025]

Are you keeping up with the latest enka releases?In October 2025, a wide range of enka tracks were released—from soul-stirring masterpieces to songs packed with powerful messages.Enka, which sings of Japanese sentiment and the subtleties of life, offers new discoveries with every listen.This article introduces the songs that came out that month.Whether you’re looking for tracks to sing at karaoke or songs to savor deeply, we hope you’ll find a new favorite.

Playlist

New Enka Single Release [October 2025]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Sunlight filtering through the trees — komorebitsukasa gaku		A ballad that quietly portrays feelings for a lost love
2	Love in Kyoto is a passing showerTakamiyagi Seiji		A classic song set in Kyoto by a singer who debuted at 69
3	Agave flowerMATSURI		Express Agave’s love in the style of a Showa-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) song
4	Izayoi Bridgekoori kenta		A new enka song themed around a poignant moon
5	Elegy of the PierKanō Tatsuya		Tatsuya Kano releases his first “otokouta” single in 7 years
6	Journey of lingering attachmentGodai Shou		Godaishō’s Sentimental Enka “The Journey of Regret”
7	And then, the Twilight Cinemaasamichiyuki		A song that portrays life through memories of the movie theater
8	moored boatMifune Kazuko		In the 60th year since their debut, a heart-wrenching enka about unrequited love is born.
9	Woman in a Late Autumn DrizzleNakayama Rumi		Rumi Nakayama’s poignant enka: the pain of love
10	Mother is a cradle.Hōjō Kiyomi		Kiyomi Hojo unveils new song in gratitude to her mother
11	Go with the flowOda Junpei		A heartwarming song by Junpei Oda filled with love
12	Cape of Tearful Homesick WindsOkada Shinobu		Shinobu Okada’s Moving Song of Longing for Her Hometown
13	Genroku Cherry Blossom Viewing DanceArimori Natsuka		A classic Japanese-style rock song sung by Natsukasa Arimori
14	The Sea of Japan where love weepsMatsubara Takeshi		Takeshi Matsubara sings Nihonkai Koika (Japan Sea Love Song)
15	Tsugaru Kaze PortTakemura Kozue		Kozue Takemura’s passionate enka with a strong rock flavor
16	Crying… NagasakiKadokawa Hiroshi		Hiroshi Kadokawa captivates with emotionally rich enka.
17	Ephemeral Flowermizuki sayoko		The inner conflict of a heart swayed by a forbidden love
18	Last Train to the NorthAran		In the northern sky, I entrust my love to the last flight.
19	Under the sky of TsutenkakuMatsubara Nobue		Osaka song sung by Nobue Matsubara
20	Now, aloneKano Keiko		Keiko Kano’s new song supports taking the first step in life.
21	Tears and laughterChisato		Chisato of classical vocal music, a narrative song of love
22	roost; nest (where birds sleep). Also used figuratively for a place to stay or sleep.Tani Ryusuke		Ryusuke Tani, who gave up professional baseball and found success in enka
23	Showa-era manToba Ichirō		The way of life of a Showa-era man as sung by Ichiro Toba