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.

Playlist

Latest Japanese music releases [February 2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	To fall like a roseAKASAKI		A bittersweet breakup song like a romantic movie
2	The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez		A heartwarming anthem that lifts your spirits
3	THRIFTEDAyumu Imazu		A heartwarming song that sings of the love and warmth of vintage clothing
4	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		A Kamen Rider graduation song, filled with hope and gratitude
5	SCAPEGOATDUSTCELL		A dark fantasy that depicts the shadows of society
6	Maybe.KizunaAI		Kizu, who resumed activities for the first time in three years since their hiatus...
7	Flower Oiran feat. Medusa, E.V.P & IFELANA		Expressing the independence and way of life of female artists
8	J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL		A passionate theme song that sings of the courage and hope to take on challenges
9	Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK		A Journey of Liberation and Paradise by ONE OK ROCK
10	Tick tack zackSKE48		A song by SKE48 that depicts the clock of love and the conflicts of the heart
11	White SpellShe is Legend		A song that powerfully sings of loneliness and the longing for reunion...
12	CHAMPiONSSiM		An Apex theme song that depicts a fierce battle
13	Somebody help usVaundy		A rock song depicting urban loneliness and anxiety
14	shhhhhhh!!WEST.		A refined love song, a TV drama theme song
15	pyramid[Alexandros]		A powerful will to move into the future, in an impactful roc...
16	ON & ONtofubeats		tofubeats' new song 'ON & ON' is awesome.
17	Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama		Poetically expressing the complex emotions of love
18	Oops, gotta dash!VSpo!		A rousing pop song that breezily sings about the hardships of living
19	humorTatsuya Kitani		A touching masterpiece by Tatsuya Kitani
20	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A pop song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
21	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		Music of deep emotion and a strong will to pursue truth
22	What Is Your Secret?Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		A heart-stirring love song that depicts the secrets of everyday life
23	bergamotSora Tomonari		Enchanting music that reflects urban loneliness
24	purplequeen bee		A moving song that portrays deep gratitude and human bonds
25	Abyssy of the HeartMito Tsukino		A children's song that eerily transforms
26	Nightmare SyndromeSakurazaka46		A song that expresses the anxieties of love through a nightmare
27	A kiss is all I want, okay?Nekomata Okayu		A song of Nekomata Okayu’s wistful love
28	You and Idol Precure♪ Light Up!Ami Ishii, Akane Kumada, Chihaya Yoshitake		An anime theme song packed with the power of dreams and music!
29	Boo…Praise		A modern person's cry from the heart in the face of criticism
30	SCHOOL DAYSShiritsu Ebisu Junior High School		Spring gifts: hopes and anxieties for a new life
31	An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverMotohiro Hata		A moving ballad that portrays the deep love of a married couple
32	AnubisRinu		Myth-inspired EDM: Rinu sings of darkness and light
33	my kilogramALL IN		An anthem to help you reclaim your true self
34	normalConton Candy		A moving work that gently sings of everyday happiness
35	I want to protect that smile.Daisuke Sakuma		A moving song filled with love and gratitude for my/our fave
36	I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER		A coming-of-age song about a girl who longs for an ideal romance
37	BROKEN GAMESFZMZ		It starts with a loud, fast-paced intro full of exhilaration…
38	7%Hikaru Iwamoto		A sophisticated nighttime love song
39	taxiKEN MIYAKE		Heartbreak pain, bittersweet love songs, resonates with the heart
40	HEARTKing&Prince		A classic love song that captures the thrill of romance.
41	FinderKoji Mukai		Embedding feelings for someone special into a gentle melody
42	Sounds goodM!LK		Cheering on being yourself with an uplifting song
43	But no loveRainy。		A dance song capturing the feelings of a sixteen-year-old: Rainy's J-pop
44	InductionRaul		Original choreography and music with profound thematic depth
45	Morning timeRen Meguro		A warm song that embraces the heart on a sleepless morning
46	If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab		A classic song that sings of the heartache of being unable to express one’s feelings of love.
47	I — Because I can’t stopRyota Miyadate		Ryota Miyadate sings of a mature, heartrending love.
48	Toward Where the Sound RingsShota Watanabe		Shota Watanabe’s solo song that sings about a positive mindset
49	BarrierSixTONES		A powerful song that sings of a strong conviction to protect love
50	BURNTHE RAMPAGE		A song of passion and a strong will that challenges limits
51	iro iroTatsuya Fukazawa		A masterpiece whose emotionally rich singing by Tatsuya Fukazawa resonates with the heart
52	Say I doTravis Japan		A gentle, warm portrayal of the beginning of a pure love…
53	Only the two of us in this worldano		ano's poignant song depicting a secret love
54	realmiwa		miwa’s airy, transparent-sounding ending theme
55	Vermillionsumika		sumika’s uplifting song, hope for a new step forward
56	seesawtuki.		tuki.'s love song expresses the tremors of the heart.
57	SketchAimyon		The theme song for the new Doraemon movie is a new...
58	Unable to become an adultwhale		A heartwarming song that gently sings of the anxieties and hopes of growing up
59	miss-dystopiaSoko ni naru		A striking piece with deep storytelling and powerful performance
60	horsetailNishina		Singing of the transience of life and the hope for growth
61	will be fine feat.AnlyThe Gospellers		The journey of love and mutual support depicted in a ballad
62	Welcome! ~See you in Japan~Rosy Chronicle		Rosy Chroni… that joyfully shares the charms of Japan
63	Zero IgnitionMao Uesugi		A classic, rock-style powerhouse song that sings of hope
64	Love at double speedThe Blue Sky I Wanted to See		Our song 'Boku...' has turned into a vibrant, youthful love anthem.
65	joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasureTakahisa Masuda		A masterpiece by Takahisa Masuda that portrays the emotions of life
66	Which one?Saito Brothers		Riding on a powerful band sound, the twin prole…
67	Well doneErika Ikuta		A song that looks forward between ideals and reality
68	PLAYER 1Green Yellow Society		A song that looks forward and believes in possibility
69	Delicious Survivorchill of early spring		An inspiring song that depicts courage and bonds
70	Bravery DanceYukihana Lamy × Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino		Anime theme songs cheer you on in life!
71	I don’t mind if you’re a little devil!Nadeshiko on a high peak		A refreshing song that portrays the feeling of being in love.
72	You Are the InspirationNoriyuki Makihara		The warm singing voice of Noriyuki Makihara resonates in the heart.
73	Colorful DaysAee! group		Summary (20 characters): Aぇ! group’s bittersweet love song. A sweets commercial track that’s a warm, gentle tune.
74	more than anyoneBE:FIRST		A ballad that weaves a heartrending love story is BE:F...
75	It’s Brand NewCOLOR		The long-awaited COLOR after about 18 and a half years...
76	WATASHI PremiumGOODM!X PREMIUM		Collaboration with Kasugai Confectionery’s popular product “Tsubu Gummy”…
77	DropHANA		Precisely because we are human and have unfinished parts, that incompleteness…
78	Ghost of First LoveJuice=Juice		A song that engraves the memories of first love in the heart
79	For DecadesLittle Glee Monster		Passionate Support Song for the 30th Anniversary of the J.League
80	winding roadNovelbright		As if gently embracing the rugged path of life…
81	Human Factory -Electroformed Humans-Perfume		A new song about everyday life to be the theme for a film
82	snow moonRyosuke Yamada		A poignant song of love illuminated by the winter moonlight
83	You’re out of your mind.SCANDAL		Lightly expressing conflicting romantic feelings
84	The Spider’s ThreadTHE RAMPAGE		Overcoming hardship and grasping the light of hope
85	Charisma feat. LEX & AwichYZERR		A powerful beat combined with an impressive flow...
86	Under the big onionasmi		A ballad that paints a faint, bittersweet love story is now...
87	BURNyama✕WurtS		Music of the soul where passion and fighting spirit intersect
88	medicineYuika		A love song likened to medicine is creating a huge buzz!
89	DRESSING ROOMNatori		A dance tune filled with the desire to dance freely
90	Doki itNaniwa Danshi		An anthem for a new life, the courage to face forward
91	Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka46		A bittersweet mid-tempo ballad with a graduation theme, huh…
92	Phone NumberTakanori Iwata		Takanori Iwata’s masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
93	Transparent mapKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s new song portrays a turning point in life.
94	Nothing specialSakurazaka46		The importance of moving forward in everyday life
95	aloeMashō Funatsu		Like a spiky aloe, our hearts are close...
96	A heart in love dancesMasanori Onda		Expressing the joy of love through Masanori Onda's gentle singing voice
97	Specially, do it.＝LOVE		A bittersweet love song depicting a girl's pure feelings
98	UDAGAWA GENERATIONSakurazaka46		Lyrics depicting the modern youth’s thirst for freedom…
99	Road feat. ILL-BOSSTINOAK-69		AK-69's songs about overcoming adversity
100	SpacecraftBE:FIRST		A song of courage brimming with a sense of space
101	Ah, to reincarnate into youBEYOOOOONDS		A song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love through “reincarnation.”
102	KaraBank Band		A track marked by a grand, fantastical sound…
103	Song of SteelersFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas		A feverish fusion of electronica and metal
104	Heart CollectorKnights		Knights “Heart Collector”: a love song that captures the heart
105	REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION		15th-anniversary song by MAN WITH A MISSION
106	Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON		A moving insert song with a space theme
107	KAWASAKI with pH-1ONE OR EIGHT		ONE OR EIGHT and pH-1’s...
108	Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake		A heartwarming song depicting a long-distance relationship
109	What’s HappeninPSYCHIC FEVER		PSYCHIC FEVER’s new song portrays the emotion of love.
110	gumROF-MAO		ROF-MAO’s new song stirs the heart
111	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		An inspiring rock song that portrays inner conflict
112	That’s how it always is.TENSONG		TENSONG's 'It's Always Like That, Isn't It?' is relatable
113	A.H.O.WEST.		WEST.'s new song, a lively and captivating track
114	Nachtindigo la End		An emotional theme song by indigo la End that portrays the feeling of love.
115	I stillmilet		milet’s moving movie theme songs captivate with their profound lyrics.
116	front-facing camerawacci		A song that captures the special moments of everyday life
117	Good fortune comes to a cheerful home.Dotsuitare Hompo		Packed with a lively rhythm and Kansai-dialect humor...
118	Dream TaxiPilafian		Sophisticated music that evokes the city's nightscape
119	Valentine ShowdownNo Murasaki		A poignant song that portrays the feelings of love on Valentine’s Day
120	inferiorAi Tomioka		A song about overcoming inferiority and loving yourself
121	So heavyYuki Chiba		Yuki Chiba will release in December 2024…
122	Orbital PeriodHoshimachi Suisei		A grand, space-evoking melody and a clear, tran…
123	I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei		An insert song that sings of courage in a Gundam movie
124	EurekaGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino's new song explores self-identity
125	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu, a song of courage with a bow-and-arrow motif
126	Versailles – Versailles –Ayaka		Ayaka’s moving theme song for The Rose of Versailles
127	voiceHitsuji Bungaku		TV drama ‘119 Emergency Call…’