Latest J-Pop Releases [April 2025]

Pink PunchNo Murasaki

Noashi (noa) – Pink Punch [Official Music Video]

A pop, catchy work that exudes a Western music vibe throughout.

Noshi’s “Pink Punch” was released in April 2025.

Its modern sound intertwines with crisp, snappy melodies to captivate listeners.

While venturing into a global sound, it never loses its unique worldview—striking a brilliant balance.

Give it a listen when you want to feel positive or reconnect with your true self.

AddictionSakurazaka46

Addiction

A Sakurazaka46 track with a powerful beat that stays with you! Composed by Kenta Urashima and Taishi Noguchi, with arrangement by APAZZI, this piece is the title track of the album “Addiction,” slated for release in April 2025.

It portrays being consumed by love through a high-speed sound arrangement and lyrics that pour out without end.

It’s a number that heightens the feeling of being in love even for the listener.

Looking back nowRhyme Man

Rhyme Man – Looking Back Now – (Official Music Video)

Seamlessly blending a snappy flow with expressive lyricism, this work dropped in April 2025.

Produced by Lion Melo, it fuses a catchy melody with hip-hop elements to great effect.

It marks Rim Man’s first solo track in about three years and three months.

Beneath the laid-back track, a burning passion smolders.

It’s a song that will hit home when you’re at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.

SunburstSinger's High

Singers High 'Sunburst' Music Video

It’s a rock number with strikingly powerful vocals.

It’s a song by Singer’s High, released in April 2025.

The thick, full sound created by the powerful guitar riffs and dynamic rhythm section is just amazing.

And the lyrics—conveying the determination to “do it again and again, no matter what”—are incredibly passionate.

It’s the perfect track for facing challenges or when you want to set your heart free.

It will surely give you a boost.

rock starAdo

[Ado] Rockstar

It’s a rock tune defined by powerful guitar riffs and energetic drum beats.

Released in April 2025 as a song by Ado, it’s included on the album “Ado’s Best Album.” The lyrics and composition were done by the popular Vocaloid producer jon-YAKITORY.

It’s a strong, message-driven song about living without being swayed by others’ judgments—perfect for blowing off stress or refreshing your mood.

Give it a listen when you need to fire yourself up!

She is now inside the labyrinth.HoneyWorks feat. KAF

She’s in a labyrinth now. / HoneyWorks feat. KAF

This track fuses a fantastical sound with a mysterious worldview.

It’s a collaboration between HoneyWorks and Kaf, released as a single in April 2025.

The song was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Chūzenji-sensei Mononoke Kōgi-roku: Sensei ga Nazo o Toiteshimau Kara.” Set against the backdrop of Tokyo in 1948, the anime’s setting, it conveys the protagonist’s emotions and stories of the supernatural through a dark yet pop-tinged sound.

Kaf’s translucent vocals blend seamlessly with HoneyWorks’ signature catchy melodies, creating a uniquely captivating atmosphere.

Glory daysKis-my-ft2

Kis-My-Ft2 /「Glory days」Music Video

A refreshing rock number produced by Kamikaze Boy of the rock band MAN WITH A MISSION.

Released digitally as the lead track from the album “MAGFACT” starting in April 2025, the song stands out with a sound that stirs anticipation for the future and lyrics that speak to the heart.

The message “Let’s go to the future together” is truly moving.

It’s an uplifting anthem to listen to when you need the courage to take on a challenge.