Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]

Creepy Nuts’ intoxicating new frontier “doppelgänger,” ONE OK ROCK’s sharp challenge to society “Puppets Can’t Control You,” and rising newcomer 310’s translucent “Perfect Day”.

The tracks released in January 2025 each resonate with our hearts from different angles as we navigate the present day.

From songs drawing buzz as film and drama themes to artists leaving a striking impression with their debut works, here are the gems released this month.

You’re sure to find a track that pierces your heart!

Playlist

Latest J-Pop Releases [January 2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	ElfAdo		An emotionally moving theme song, with Ado’s singing resonating in the heart
2	doppelgängerCreepy Nuts		A song about self-discovery, a captivating piece that portrays multifacetedness.
3	NonsensePenthouse		A powerful challenge song by the City Soul Band
4	Perfect Day310 (Sato)		A song with a message about cherishing small happinesses
5	Life is beautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A heart-stirring piece that portrays the beauty of life and hope
6	CrescendoASTERISM		Fusing heavy metal with a unique pop sensibility...
7	FrontiersAwich		A powerful song that sings of challenges to the unknown and growth
8	whipB’z		Depicting self-transcendence with energetic lyrics
9	Rolling StoneBREIMEN		BREIMEN's new song is an impressive track.
10	UtopiaICEx		ICEx's “Eutopia” is a feeling toward dreams and ideals...
11	Tonight is a Hearty PartyJuice=Juice		Cover of Mariya Takeuchi’s classic portrays warm friendship
12	ReawakeRLiSA		Anime theme song, powerful rock and moving
13	Puppets Can’t Control YouONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s powerful song that questions society
14	Uni:BirthUniteUp!		A challenge song to the heights of space and birth
15	Only onecoarse sugar		Rurouni Kenshin’s ending theme, a moving song
16	Bring it on, spring.Non		Non-san’s “Haruyo Ukete Tatsu” stands ready to face the coming of spring, the arrival of spring…
17	NE-CHU-SHOWBocchi Boromaru		A poignant song that portrays the lovestruck feelings of youth
18	world standardWa-Suta		A song that respects diversity and pursues being true to oneself
19	OOKAMIUmeda Cipher		The hip-hop track by Umeda Cypher is on tele...
20	Stardust EscapeManaka Inaba		A wistful love song with a synth vibe
21	Endless InsomniaManaka Inaba		A book marked by powerful beats and a wistful melody…
22	We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE		A bittersweet R&B song that recalls a past love
23	Beautiful worldAimer		A moving song about pushing forward beyond the past in the rain
24	FUNKEYSDa-iCE		Get hyped with a light, funky track
25	Shooting StarEast Of Eden		A song of dreams and hope, a moving shooting star
26	TOP OF THE GAMEFANTASTICS		An exciting track that ventures into the unknown
27	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		A dialogue with myself reflected in the mirror, a song of self-affirmation
28	Make It CountINI		A coming-of-age song that stays close to the heart, the preciousness of a moment
29	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the struggles and love of youth
30	DebrisReoNa		Game theme song, fiery soul and the power to live
31	pyramid[Alexandros]		A powerful rock masterpiece that depicts a monumental challenge
32	cinemaaiko		A song that captures moments of life like scenes from a movie
33	A night close to morningA-ko		A song that portrays a poignant feeling before dawn
34	Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End		A wistful winter love song, a world of farewells that resonates in the heart
35	Lunar Landing Plantuki.		Tuki’s classic that inspires hope and courage
36	MabelNatori		A philosophical song themed around love, growth, and loss…
37	My dressbedhead		A song that supports people pursuing their dreams
38	UshirojikanYuuri		A feeling wavering in the liminal space between time and identity...
39	TwilightRibu		An anime theme song that movingly portrays the boundary between life and death
40	A happy promise.Lilia.		Gently embracing the joys and anxieties of life, …
41	L’oNMasayoshi Oishi		Anime theme songs deeply express the meaning of life.
42	AfterwordTonbo Corp.		Tombo Corp's wistful heartbreak ballad
43	Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari		Conveying the courage to cherish yourself through a heartwarming song
44	snakeYorushika		A profound song depicting a snake’s curiosity and growth
45	Sunflower That Wants to DieShinsei Kamattechan		A metaphorical expression of the anguish of living. A unique piece where a collapsing worldview merges with an inner scream.
46	PlazmaKenshi Yonezu		Theme song of Gundam, depicting challenge and hope
47	Lie Rai Lie RaiMYERA		A soul-stirring song and a resolve to pursue one’s true self
48	Magic Hour&TEAM		A masterpiece that captures the bittersweetness and strength of youth.
49	Rock never dies22/7		You can get energy and courage from this rocking song.
50	CASANOVA POSSEAli		A groove-filled theme song from Dr. STONE
51	Life is BeautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A message that depicts the struggle and beauty of living...
52	ZenBAND-MAID		A powerful song that portrays a challenge into new territory.
53	TREASURE！DIALOGUE＋		A positive new song from DIALOGUE+ that cheers on growth
54	sinnerGARNiDELiA		A song woven with intense emotions and deep philosophy...
55	We live falling in love with love.LIP×LIP		A song that sings of love and self-affirmation
56	Year NMili		Sophisticated music and poetic lyrics
57	Self-revolutionSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s energetic new song “Jibun Kakumei” (My Own Revolution)
58	A heart on the verge of transformingSou		A world of complex feelings of love painted by Sou’s singing voice
59	ContrastTOMOO		The ending theme song of the anime “Blue Box,” Interweaving Emotions
60	TAKE ACTIONVOLTACTION		An energetic song that calls for courage and action
61	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		Anime theme song, powerful hard rock with a heavy, stone-like feel
62	Twinkle Daysharmoe		A dreamy, adventurous anime song that gives a push toward your dreams
63	EGOISTimase		imase’s new song “EGOIST,” with powerful lyrics and music
64	Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.		A uniquely Japanese philosophy that likens the purity of love to a solid lump of metal…
65	Last teenYuika		A coming-of-age song that captures the emotions on the eve of turning 20
66	RephobiaGolden Bomber		Golden Bomber's shocking song
67	overlapShiyui		Anime ED song, a journey of facing oneself
68	wishMarcy		A heartwarming song that portrays Marcy’s romantic feelings
69	Blade of Wordsgood-for-nothing		Expressing the ethereal beauty of traditional Japanese instruments and the difficulty of living
70	over the topHiroji Miyamoto		An anthem of encouragement whose rock sound resonates with the heart
71	rain, wind, sky, rainbowLeo Ieiri		This is a work whose emotional singing voice resonates with the heart.
72	Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai		A classic with heartwarming lyrics and a gentle melody
73	A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta		Ikuta Lira’s powerful song that sings of hope beyond hardship
74	SWIPE!Harusaruhibi		Shunsarubi’s new song: social critique and energy
75	MOGURA -Barefoot-Prajna (wisdom)		A poignant song that reflects the darkness of the city
76	sonetACIDMAN		A song that draws you into the world of rock ballads...
77	to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI		Singer-songwriter AKASAKI sa...
78	SCOPEAimer		The up-and-coming female artist, Aimer, ...
79	nomineeCYNHN		CYNHN's 'Nominee' is toward hope and the future...
80	after allDUSTCELL		Music with songs that resonate in the heart and profound philosophy
81	FUNKEYSDa-iCE		Da-iCE to release 11th anniversary single!
82	刺激最優先LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE		LIL LEAGUE from EXIL…
83	ReawakeR(feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA		The new song by LiSA, the theme song for an anime, is now available for streaming.
84	YOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A song that sets your heart on fire has been born! L’Ar…
85	Terra BoySCANDAL		This piece by the girls’ band SCANDAL…
86	TattooSHIROSE ft.WHITE JAM		A secret bond of deep love expressed through tattoos
87	Are you looking at the horizon?STU48		An STU48 song that portrays the feelings of someone chasing their dream...
88	UN-APEXTK from Ling tosite sigure		This song is the ending theme for the anime Solo Leveling.
89	Shooting starWANDS		A new song like a shooting star, lyrics that resonate with the heart
90	KAMIYAGURAZIPANG OPERA		An adventure song about carving out the future with the power of the gods
91	sense of painamazarashi		Amazarashi’s new song has been chosen as an anime theme song.
92	Stargazertayori		Music of hope traveling among the stars, a fantastical song that resonates in the heart
93	BURNyama×WurtS		The collaboration between yama and WurtS is just about to...
94	W.W.D ENDINGDempagumi.inc		Dempagumi.inc’s final emotional song
95	My dressbedhead		Neguse’s “Atashi no Dress” is a figure...
96	Heartfelt FireworksMafumafu		Mafumafu’s wistful summer love song
97	Let’s be the protagonist! feat. Airi SuzukiMasayoshi Oishi		A timeless song with uplifting lyrics that brighten the spirit
98	A certain heartbeatClammbon		clammbon's song 'Aru Kodou' ('A Certain Beat') begins with the phrase 'with all my heart...'
99	will be fine feat. AnlyThe Gospellers		Gospellers’ heartwarming song, soothing vocals
100	Jasmine LOVESilent Rhapsody		A love song that sings of romantic feelings by a men’s group from Shizuoka
101	Sakura, flutterSouthern All Stars		Southern’s new song imbues hope into a spring-breeze melody
102	Something like “happy”Sabasister		This song produced by Sabasister portrays the everyday...
103	In that caseMacaroni Enpitsu		A moving song by Macaroni Enpitsu. Ani…
104	twilightKayoko Yoshizawa		Game theme song: focus on the fantastical lyrics
105	poem, song, folk songRimi Natsukawa		A heartfelt song from a songstress hailing from Okinawa!
106	The highest level of heartNonoka Obuchi		Nonoka Obuchi’s new song, the anime theme, is drawing attention.
107	Phone NumberTakanori Iwata		Takanori Iwata’s new song that portrays mature romance
108	Electric GirlNew World Guildhall		An energetic song brimming with electric charm
109	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Hinatazaka46's new song, infusing feelings of graduation into cherry blossoms
110	AsterAkito Asu		Depicting hope and solitude against the backdrop of the cosmos and the stars
111	horizonMoeka Yahagi		A song beloved as a winter tradition is Moe Yahagi...
112	From hereUltramarine World		Gunjou’s new song: a message of hope and determination
113	Burn My Uvniverse (Ablaze Remix)Jun Maeda & Nagi Yanagi		The collaborative songs by Jun Maeda and Nagi Yanagi are...
114	More than lovers, less than in love＝LOVE		A youth anime song produced by Rino Sashihara = LOVE
115	Dream Crumbs CakeAZKi		AZKi’s heartbroken yandere song captivates with its beautiful darkness.
116	Sparkling MoonGANG PARADE		Feeling great with electroswing!
117	GIFTICEx		Heartwarming with gentle Christmas songs
118	Mad SnowKnight A – Knight A –		A wistful winter love, the melody of snowflakes
119	If you’re going to quit, now’s the time.MOROHA		Laying bare the struggles and resolve while pursuing a dream...
120	TEMARINinomae Ina’nis		A song captivating for its fantastical atmosphere and deep emotional expression...
121	DALMATIANPEOPLE 1		It’s a song that sharply portrays the emptiness of modern society. P…
122	SHINOBIREOL		Reol’s “SHINOBI” is being released, inspired by the ruffian ninjas (ranpa).
123	SWITCHRyosuke Yamada		Ryôsuke Yamada’s exotic new song
124	365WATWING		A powerful song that supports people pursuing their dreams
125	WonderlandYo-Sea		On a mellow track, Yo-Sea’s gentle…
126	I love JK kiss dateshallm		A youthful band song about first love: shallm’s latest track
127	Marshmallow PunchShinako feat. Princess of Midnight		A collaboration between Shinako and Princess of Midnight (12:00 a.m.)…
128	Flowersyuzu		An upbeat song that fuses flowers and music
129	You’re unfair, you know.Lilia.		A bittersweet winter song about unrequited love, with pure-hearted lyrics
130	You are dead.Iori Kanzaki		A heartbreaking song of lost love that pierces deeply
131	silver vine (Actinidia polygama)Sayaka Yamamoto		Love and doubt, an explosive adult love song
132	Real-time singer-songwriterYu Takahashi		A heart-touching song depicting Yu Takahashi’s happiness
133	THE CODEKento Nakajima		A song themed around Kento Nakajima’s self-exploration and truth
134	Hail and sleet (are falling)Issei		A cool number with a Japanese flair. “Moe...