Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]
From movie theme songs to esports anthems to chilled tracks that blew up on social media, the new Japanese releases of February 2025 paint an astonishingly diverse sonic landscape.
Soothe your heart with a crystal-clear breakup ballad, kindle your fighting spirit with loud rock, or feel the warmth with a tender love song.
Each track released this month embraces a different emotion, adding fresh color to our everyday lives.
In this article, we introduce a selection of gems that will resonate with your heart.
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Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025] (1–10)
J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL
This is an ambitious work that fuses refined musicality with dynamic dance performance.
Released by MAZZEL in February 2025, it was chosen as the official theme song for the Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Breaking World Match 2025.
The lyrics express the importance of staying calm in competitive moments and leveraging one’s strengths, using the joker—the trump card in playing cards—as a metaphor.
The sound is filled with courage and hope for those who dare to take on challenges.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to believe in their potential and move forward!
Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK
Tropical Therapy by the rock band ONE OK ROCK is a rock track about breaking free from society’s constraints.
The song is included on the album DETOX, released in February 2025.
Its messages—escaping reality and “let’s go to paradise”—are universal ones that anyone can relate to.
It’s a recommended track for when your heart feels tired or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Its grand sound will envelop your ears and your heart.
Tick tack zackSKE48
A pop tune that marks the course of love alongside the ticking of the clock! SKE48’s “Tick tack zack” is an irresistibly catchy dance number themed around the give-and-take of romance.
It’s a coming-of-age psychological drama that depicts the frustration of not being able to read the other person’s feelings and the inner conflict as emotions deepen.
The rhythmic melody and choreography that expresses a clock’s second hand through hand movements in the music video are particularly striking.
Released in March 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with unrequited love or swept up in romance.
Latest J-Pop Releases [February 2025] (11–20)
White SpellShe is Legend
This song powerfully sings of loneliness and the longing for reunion.
Released in February 2025, it was featured as an insert song in the smartphone RPG Heaven Burns Red.
The strong vocals of XAI and Konomi Suzuki vividly convey the absurdities of the world and questions about the meaning of existence with rich emotion.
Rooted in loud rock, it showcases She is Legend’s musical style—at times heartrending, at times intense.
I believe it’s a work that will deeply resonate with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
CHAMPiONSSiM
An ambitious work that fuses a loud rock sound with the intense world of battle royale games.
Composed by SiM, it will be released digitally in February 2025 and was written as the official theme song for the esports tournament “Apex Legends Global Series Year 4 Championship.” Its tense, dramatic development is striking, evoking an epic story.
The resolve, loneliness, and relentless drive for victory of players thrown into the battlefield are depicted alongside a heavy, powerful sound.
Recommended for moments when you want to steel your heart before an important match.
Somebody help usVaundy
A rock tune that sharply captures the urban sense of emptiness and stagnation.
Released in February 2025 as the special ending for episode 7 of the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, it was later included on the single Run, SAKAMOTO, released in March of the same year.
The lyrics deftly portray the loneliness and anxiety of people living in society, paired with a subtly ennui-tinged melodic line that leaves a strong impression.
When you’re feeling life’s hardships or want to reach out for help, this song might resonate with you.
shhhhhhh!!WEST.
A sophisticated love song brimming with mature allure.
Showcasing WEST.
’s outstanding expressive power, this track is included on the album “A.
H.
O.
-Audio Hang Out-,” set for release in March 2025.
It has been selected as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV drama “Kiss de Fusaide, Barenaide” (“Seal It with a Kiss, Don’t Let It Show”).
In the drama, member Ryusei Fujii plays the lead role.
Blending an uptempo sound with lyrics that convey hidden feelings of love, the song creates a dramatic atmosphere.
It’s a tune that gently resonates with anyone grappling with the ache of a bittersweet romance.