Latest J-Pop Releases [March 2025]

Seeing Stars feat. Lotus JuiceMori Calliope

【MV】Seeing Stars feat. Lotus Juice – Mori Calliope

Seeing Stars feat.

Lotus Juice, a collaboration between Mori Calliope and Lotus Juice under the production of Shoji Meguro, explores themes of inner conflict and emotional liberation, expressing feelings that surge from deep within the body.

You’ll find yourself drawn into a soundscape that unfolds with speed and dramatic flair.

Be sure to add this highly polished electronic music to your playlist.

How to Love AfterimagesTele

Tele | How to Love Afterimages – Music Video

A poignant yet warm, heart-touching number.

Released in February 2025, this work explores the universal theme of the “afterimage of love,” something everyone experiences.

Tele’s clear, pristine vocals fully convey the protagonist’s delicate emotions as they revisit a lost love.

The simple yet memorable melody, along with arrangements that weave soft light and shadow, further deepens the story’s resonance.

It’s a song that stands beside those suffering the pain of heartbreak and gives them the courage to look ahead.

Say I doTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘Say I do’ Music Video

An emotional love song that sings of a sweet romance.

Travis Japan’s single “Say I do” has been selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Honnou Switch” and will be released in March 2025.

The song beautifully aligns with the world of the drama starring group member Kaito Miyachika, depicting the pure feelings of first love through their characteristically expressive vocals.

Its polished melody line and arrangement deliver an internationally flavored finish that transcends the bounds of J-pop.

Give it a listen when you’re chatting about love with friends, or when you can’t quite put your feelings for someone special into words.

paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call

suis from Yorushika × Evan Call “Paper Airplane” [Theme song for the anime ‘Dragonite and the Mailman’]

An expansive and graceful tale that connects people’s hearts across time unfolds.

Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the Pokémon Day 2025 commemorative animation “Dragonite and the Mail Carrier.” Suis’s crystal-clear vocals blend beautifully with Evan Call’s refined orchestration, gently coloring the journey of feelings entrusted to a letter.

It’s a warm work that conveys both the ache of emotions that cannot be delivered to their intended recipient and the strength to keep looking forward nonetheless.

Be sure to add this moving musical experience to your playlist.

Rock this Partytimelesz

Rock This Party

A powerful dance tune that races along with exhilarating beats and a catchy melody.

Released in February 2025 to commemorate timelesz’s new beginning, the song features lyrics crafted by Fuma Kikuchi, Shori Sato, and So Matsushima, vividly expressing the importance of never giving up on your dreams and the joy of walking forward with your friends.

The heart-thumping party sound and the members’ soaring vocals blend beautifully, creating a track that gently gives listeners a push forward.

Perfect for when you want to boost your motivation!

Don’t Worry!!Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Don’t Worry!! [Official Music Video]

It’s a heartwarming message song where freshness and warmth blend together.

Released by Naniwa Danshi in February 2025, the track drew attention as the theme for SoftBank’s “Tobideru” commercial.

Its catchy pop sound pairs perfectly with lyrics that gently embrace life’s worries and anxieties.

It tells you, “You’re fine just the way you are,” boosting your self-esteem.

It’s a song that gives you a push when you’re feeling uneasy about daily life or the future.

lightlyAi Tomioka

Ai Tomioka – Lightly (Music Video) / GLOBAL WORK “The Sukkirei Knit is a can’t-go-wrong piece.” TV commercial tie-in song

This pop tune, with its positive message and light rhythm, will brighten your mood.

Written and composed by Ai Tomioka herself, the song was released in February 2025.

It was featured in a TV commercial for GLOBAL WORK and became a hot topic.

True to Tomioka’s background living in Australia, the lyrics seamlessly blend Japanese and English, leaving a strong impression.

The words capture the exhilaration of being in love—it’s truly wonderful.

Be sure to listen while thinking of someone you love!