Latest J-Pop Releases [March 2025]

SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

DSTMONE OR EIGHT

ONE OR EIGHT / DSTM (Music Video)

An ambitious track by ONE OR EIGHT that boldly samples Rihanna’s classic “Don’t Stop The Music.” With its modern hip-hop beats and catchy rap and melodies, this song hints at new possibilities for pop music.

The music video—featuring a sci-fi, cinematic world—is a must-see.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to share in the love of music or get an energy boost from dance tunes!

Brain Narcotics RemixRAY

RAY / Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Kujun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keith [Official Music Video]

It’s a captivating crossover number where the unique styles of diverse artists fuse together.

Originally released in 2023 as a track by RAY, this is the 2025 remix version featuring a stellar lineup including CHEHON, MAKA, and Kujun.

It’s a song that reaffirms the possibilities of hip-hop and music itself, making it a great pick when you want to recharge your energy!

REDRyosuke Yamada

Ryosuke Yamada – “RED” [Official Music Video 4K ver.]

A dynamic, edgy dance-pop tune.

One of the flagship tracks from Ryosuke Yamada’s April 2025 album “RED.” Daiki Arioka took part in the production, and the tense sound and cool melody are perfectly in sync.

The song conveys a stance of unleashing one’s inner feelings.

It especially resonates when you want to break out of your shell or move forward with an important resolve in your heart.

FreesiaSHOW-GO

SHOW-GO – Freesia (Beatbox)

SHOW-GO, who continues to pioneer new frontiers of musical expression through beatboxing.

Released in March 2025, Freesia is a work that truly showcases his virtuosity.

Rhythm, melody, and harmony blend beautifully, creating a rich sonic world as if multiple instruments were being played at once.

The lyrics, themed around freedom and self-expression, are genuinely uplifting.

When you want to cherish your individuality, I think this song can serve as a guide.

Spring ~Destiny~Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

This is a melodious song that depicts the miracle of encounters amid dancing cherry blossoms.

Written specifically as the commercial song for the “Oishii Muto” beverage and released in March 2025, the piece beautifully conveys the mix of anticipation and anxiety that accompanies a new chapter in life, thanks to Uru’s transparent vocals and the delicate arrangement by Takeshi Kobayashi.

I think it will resonate with those whose circumstances change with the arrival of spring, as well as those searching for new connections.

WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners

WINNER! Gojuuger!

Its powerful message, which encourages listeners and unleashes individuality, is sure to strike a chord.

Selected as the opening theme for the Super Sentai series’ 50th anniversary work, “Number One Sentai Gojuger,” airing from February 2025, this song shakes the soul with its energetic sound and the passionate feelings woven into its lyrics.

Give it a listen, and both kids and adults alike will feel the strength to face tomorrow welling up inside!