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New Enka Single Release [January 2025]
In January 2025, a fresh breeze has begun to blow through the enka world.
While honoring tradition, a wave of new songs incorporating modern arrangements and innovative expression is capturing the hearts of enka fans.
Warm, heartfelt vocals and lyrics with a timeless resonance seem to strike a chord with those seeking solace amid their busy lives.
Here, we present standout tracks where enka’s eternal allure merges with a new vitality.
New Enka Song Releases [January 2025] (1–10)
Alone on the Kuji RiverAkiyo Yajima
Set along the Kuji River flowing through Ibaraki Prefecture, this enka ballad poignantly sings of a bittersweet love.
Released in January 2025, the song boasts a stellar creative team: lyrics by Koyomi Asa and composition by Hideo Mizumori.
Akiyo Yajima’s clear, pure vocals ride on the chill of the river breeze, resonating deeply with listeners.
While honoring the traditional elements of enka, it features contemporary arrangements that make it enjoyable for a wide range of generations.
You’ll find yourself empathizing with the woman who, despite the pain of heartbreak, strives to move forward.
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
Nanawo Akari’s new song is a poppy, catchy track that sings about the importance of balance in everyday life.
It conveys the value of cherishing your own time and working hard in moderation.
Scheduled for release in February 2025, it’s also being used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Giru-masu.” With Nanawo Akari’s signature bright sound and relatable lyrics, it’s a perfect song for anyone feeling worn out from work or daily life.
Just listening to it gives you energy—it’s that kind of track.
The highest level of heartNonoka Obuchi
The new song sung by Nonoka Obuchi is gaining attention as the theme song for a TV anime.
The track, produced by Enon Kawatani, is said to capture a pop and cute vibe with a gentle strength.
It features edgy sounds and a catchy melody that perfectly match the anime’s world.
The single is set to be released in February 2025.
It’s a recommended listen not only for anime fans but also for anyone who enjoys pop music.
Why not enjoy Obuchi’s transparent, airy vocals along with the lyrics brimming with fantasy elements?
Just like back thenMikoto Takara
This ballad, which begins with a sentimental intro, is characterized by a melody that resonates deeply with listeners.
The theme centers on nostalgia for past memories and lost time, with Mikoto Takarai’s captivating vocals weaving the story.
Released by Nippon Crown in January 2025, this work marks her debut single after years of activity centered in the Tokai area.
It is a heartwarming song that offers comfort to those facing the pains of love and the crossroads of life.
the moon at dawnMaiko Kozakura
Maiko Kozakura’s “Ariake no Tsuki” is a masterpiece that weaves a fleeting yet beautiful love story! It uses moonlight symbolically to express the ache and loneliness of love.
The lyrics delicately portray the protagonist’s complex emotions, so they’re sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in December 2024, the song is included on a single CD together with its coupling track.
It might be best enjoyed in the stillness of the night.
cherry blossom blizzardChikako Sakura
Sung by Chikako Sakura, this work is a song that portrays hope and impermanence in life through the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms.
From the intro, marked by the distinctive timbre of the morin khuur (Mongolian horsehead fiddle), an exotic mood permeates the piece.
The lyrics feature the expression “Mangan-zakura,” symbolizing cherry blossoms in full, wish-fulfilling bloom.
Released on January 8, 2025, to commemorate Chikako Sakura’s 25 years in show business, this song can be considered the culmination of her career since her 1998 debut, which produced hits such as “Hodutsuki Kaigan.” It’s especially recommended for listening in spring, when hearts are captivated by the beauty of cherry blossoms.
As you gaze up at the blossoms, why not reflect on the joys and transience of life?
Yanagase once moreKatsuyuki Ando
This is a kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song) dedicated to Yanagase in Gifu.
Released by Katsuyuki Ando in January 2025, its gently paced lyrics weave together Yanagase’s past and present, along with hopes for its future.
Ando’s sincere vocals resonate with both the ears and the heart.
It’s a song that will touch people not only in Gifu Prefecture but across Japan.
Give it a listen when you want to renew your feelings for your hometown—it’s sure to sink in.