Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]

Charisma feat. LEX & AwichYZERR

YZERR – Charisma feat. LEX & Awich (Official Video)

This track combines a powerful beat with an impressive flow.

Born from the album “Dark Hero,” released in February 2025, it seamlessly fuses a street-inspired worldview with a unique aesthetic.

YZERR’s cool rap style intertwines with the distinctive flows of LEX and Awich, creating a dynamic sound.

Among the 13 tracks on “Dark Hero,” this song stands out for its passionate energy and strong message.

It’s a perfect pick for those captivated by street culture or anyone looking to express their individuality.

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Under the Big Onion – asmi (Official Music Video)

A ballad depicting a faint, heartrending love story returns in a new form.

Asmi’s clear, translucent voice in her rendition of the Bakufu Slump classic makes you feel the ache and frustration of longing for someone far away as if it were your own experience.

The desire to overcome missed connections and misunderstandings seeps deeply into the heart through her delicate expressiveness.

Chosen as the theme song for a film set to be released in February 2025, the track also accompanies asmi’s appearance in the movie as the character A-ri.

She additionally contributes the insert song “Tegami,” enriching the world of the story even further.

It’s a song that gently supports anyone who has known the bittersweetness of love or carries feelings for someone dear.

BURNyama✕WurtS

yama✕WurtS『BURN』Music Video

A track that embodies the blazing heat of a soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect has been born from the collaboration of yama and WurtS.

Depicting the clash of deeply held feelings and steadily rising emotions, this work masterfully balances the powerful force of conviction that lies deep within the heart with the delicacy of its expression.

It will air as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Inferno starting in January 2025, and the limited-edition CD will include an acrylic stand featuring character art of Makoto Shishio.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who resonates with their own inner passion and those overwhelming feelings that can’t be contained.

medicineYuika

Medicine / “Yuika” [MV]

A unique love song that likens romance to medicine has arrived from Yuika, who’s been making waves on YouTube and TikTok.

In this track, she compares herself to “medicine” as she expresses her feelings for the other person.

Breaking away from her traditional band sound, the song takes on a fresh electro vibe, blending synthesizers with programmed beats.

Since its digital release on February 5, 2025, it has sparked a major reaction—especially among teens—and earned power-play rotations on 33 radio stations nationwide.

Her first live-action music video has also been released, drawing even more attention.

It’s the perfect track not only for those who’ve just fallen in love, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.

DRESSING ROOMNatori

Natori – DRESSING ROOM

This is Natori’s dance tune that expresses the desire to break free from others’ judgments and the need for approval, and to dance freely.

Blending electronic sounds with a wistful melody, the track is packed with elements that will fire up a live crowd, and it was released in February 2025.

Since breaking out with the hit Overdose, Natori has delivered songs like Friday Night and Absolute Zero; this time, he teams up with Shin Sakiura—who also arranged Melodrama—for production.

The candid lyrics about artistic growth and inner conflict, paired with a danceable beat, will resonate deeply with anyone who wants to bare their true self in a live house.

Doki itNaniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

It’s a refreshing rock tune with a message about facing forward and moving ahead with a fresh mindset.

The energetic vocals of Naniwa Danshi perfectly match the driving sound, and the track has also been featured as the CM song for AOKI’s “Freshers Fair.” Set for release in February 2025, their eighth single will be available in four editions.

The coupling track “Don’t Worry!!” is also used as the CM song for SoftBank’s “Tobidel.” It’s a supportive anthem that gently encourages those taking their first steps in a new environment or feeling unsure about living true to themselves.

Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 “Beyond Nostalgia”

An emotional atmosphere flows from this bittersweet mid-tempo ballad themed around graduation.

As a center song for Yuki Yoda, it features a grand arrangement built on piano and strings.

In the multiverse-themed music video, an idol’s life intersects with worlds of alternative possibilities, narratively tracing her path as an artist.

Released as a digital single on February 3, 2025, and followed by the music video on February 11 of the same year, this piece has carved a new chapter in Nogizaka46’s history.

Directed by Seita Yamagishi, the MV also drew attention for its innovative use of Yoda’s first-person perspective.

As an empowering song that resonates with anyone standing at a crossroads in life, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression.