Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]

Stargazertayori

tayori – Stargazer (Official Video) [Honkai: Star Rail]

It’s a captivating track marked by an exhilarating melody and a grand sense of worldbuilding.

Through the protagonist’s journey among the stars, it portrays a resolve and hope to move forward, drawing strength from past experiences.

The delicate musicality woven by the three members of tayori blends beautifully with the world of the game Honkai: Star Rail.

Released in January 2025, the piece features distinctive strings and electronic sounds.

Its dreamy lyrics and clear, translucent vocals will resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that stays close to the heart—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.

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TV Anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Upheaval” Season 2, 4th Trailer

The collaboration between yama and WurtS has finally come to life! Their work was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Upheaval, with the theme of “inner passion,” expressing the hidden feelings of the characters and the clash of their emotions.

Set against the backdrop of a turbulent era, you can see different senses of justice colliding.

It’s a compelling track that fuses their distinctive vocals and artistic worlds.

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Dempagumi.inc “W.W.D ENDING” Music Video

The final song of memories presented by Dempagumi.

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It’s a track filled with the members’ feelings as they reach the close of their idol activities.

While looking back on the group’s journey, it sings of gratitude to fans and hope for the future.

Set to an electropop sound, you can feel the members’ resolve and positive spirit.

Before its digital release starting January 4, 2025, it’s also scheduled to be performed on the final live tour, “Surely, Dempagumi.

inc Will Save the Universe!” This is a song we especially want fans who spent their youth alongside Dempagumi.

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Their voices will surely resonate deep in your heart.

My dressbedhead

TV anime 'Medalist' PV 3rd trailer | Ending theme: Neguse. 'My Dress'

Neguse’s “Atashi no Dress” is a cheer song for people chasing their dreams, set in the world of figure skating.

With its exhilarating sound, rhythmic rhymes, and uplifting, high-energy melody, it’s crafted as an upbeat anthem.

The track has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Medalist airing from January 2025, and is scheduled to be released as a single on March 5.

It conveys the passion and struggles of protagonists striving toward their dreams, making it a song that gives listeners courage and hope.

Heartfelt FireworksMafumafu

[MV] Heartfelt Love Fireworks / Mafumafu

Mafumafu’s emotionally stirring song portrays a fleeting yet beautiful love, like fireworks blossoming in the summer night sky.

Images of two people side by side in the twilight and scenes wrapped in the bustle of a festival come vividly to life.

Released in July 2024 as the song for an Amazon Prime Video commercial, it also drew attention for the ad featuring Yo Oizumi and Sumire Uesaka.

Included on the album “Sekaishoku Universe,” the track has earned high praise from fans.

It’s a song that sinks even deeper into the heart when listened to at summer’s end, heightening its sense of wistfulness and nostalgia.

With Mafumafu’s clear, translucent vocals, it’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in memories of youth.

Let's be the protagonist! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayoshi Oishi

MasaYoshi Oishi – Let's Be the Protagonist! feat. Airi Suzuki [Official Video]

It’s a song with a refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics that really resonate.

The back-and-forth between Masayoshi Ōishi and Airi Suzuki is wonderful, and just listening to it gives you energy.

The phrase “You’ve got to do what you want to do!” feels like a push on the back.

This work has been used as the opening theme for a TV anime since January 2025.

It’s a collaboration with a golf-themed anime, and the casting of Airi Suzuki—who comes from a golfing family—also drew attention.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to take on something new or live true to themselves.

A certain heartbeatClammbon

A Certain Beat / clammbon

Clammbon’s song “Aru Kodō” (“A Certain Heartbeat”) is crafted with abundant care, like a lovingly grown daikon radish.

Its transparent vocals and distinctive sound gently depict the beauty of nature and the importance of everyday life.

Featured on the album “triology,” the song’s lyrics leave a strong impression, evoking the pulse of life and a sense of hope.

It’s recommended for times when you feel weary or want to reflect on yourself.

Why not nourish your heart with Clammbon’s music?