Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]

giftRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Gift [Official Lyric Video]

It’s a message song that skillfully weaves in the meaning of life and hopes for the future.

Released by RADWIMPS in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan.” Yojiro Noda’s gentle vocals pair beautifully with the sophisticated sound arrangement.

Each carefully spun word in the lyrics resonates with the heart, and as you listen, it fills you with a tender feeling.

It’s the kind of piece you’ll want to hear while basking in the morning light.

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DO ON

A hip-hop tune marking the group’s first reunion in about nine years.

It’s a track by RIP SLYME, released in April 2025.

The rhythmic progression will send your mood soaring, and the lyrics’ message—celebrating the joy and passion of immersing yourself in what you love—gives you a real boost.

If you want to feel the thrill of being absorbed in your favorite things and savor an unbeatable groove, this song is highly recommended.

SisterWON

Sister – WON

An emotional work distinguished by delicate emotional expression and a powerful melody.

This song was selected as the ending theme for the anime “The Saint Deemed Too Perfect and Unadorable Was Jilted and Sold to a Neighboring Kingdom,” and was released in April 2025.

Created in collaboration with music producer TAKU INOUE, it weaves a heartrending story with WON’s transparent, airy vocals.

It’s a track that will resonate deeply when you’re struggling with love or relationships.

STEP !Awesome City Club

STEP ! / Awesome City Club (MUSIC VIDEO)

This song is notable for its light, playful interplay between male and female twin vocals.

Released in April 2025 as the first installment of Awesome City Club’s 10th anniversary project, it’s an urban pop tune themed around a lovers’ quarrel, with a charming vibe in both its style and melody.

Perfect for commuting to work or school, and great as a driving soundtrack with friends.

It promises a delightful experience that will make your heart dance along with the music.

Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES

B.B.WAVES – Friends Forever (Official Music Video)

This is the second pop song from B.

B.

WAVES, set to an exhilarating soundscape that celebrates the importance of friendship and shared memories.

Released on April 9, 2025, the track blends warm, embracing EDM production with melodic, standout vocals.

Its hopeful vibe is sure to put you in a positive mood.

It’s a perfect song for graduation season, the start of a new chapter, or whenever you want to capture a youthful moment with your closest friends.

For now,Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – For Now, For the Time Being (Official Music Video)

A coming-of-age love song that emotionally captures the delicate feelings of adolescence.

It’s a track by Galileo Galilei, a rock band from Hokkaido, released in April 2025 as a tie-in for the original art exhibition of the popular manga “Blue Box.” The airy, translucent vocals and lyrical guitar sound seem to gently embrace the hazy emotions lingering in your heart.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who struggles to put their feelings into words in love, or who is troubled by the distance between themselves and the one they care about.

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Novelbright – Canopus [Official Audio]

An emotional rock sound that grabs your heart.

This is a track by Novelbright.

Released digitally in April 2025, the song showcases vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s impressive high-range singing.

The lyrics carry a message of light shining in the darkness—hope and friendship—that lifts your spirits just by reading them.

Born from Takenaka’s own experiences, the raw feelings resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s an inspiring number that will support you at your side!