Latest J-Pop Releases [May 2025]

bug loveLaplus Darkness

[MV] Bug Love / DECO*27 - La+ Darknesss (official)

It’s an addictive number that poppily sings about the glitches of romance.

Created by Laplus Darknesss from hololive, it was released in May 2025.

Crafted by the popular Vocaloid producer DECO*27, the electropop sound perfectly highlights Laplus Darknesss’s powerful vocals.

The driving beat and emotionally stirring melody leave a strong impression.

The lyrics, which portray the frustrations and conflicts of love, really hit home.

It’ll definitely get you pumped!

New PageSandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

‘New Page’ Story Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS

A warm sound that gently wraps around you seeps into the heart.

This song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, released in May 2025, was chosen as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s news program Mr.

Sunday.

Distinct from their signature powerful dance numbers, it carries a message that softly supports those who feel anxious about tomorrow.

It’s crafted to offer a sense of healing when you happen to hear it in everyday life.

It’s the perfect cheering song for people leading busy lives or those who want to get their minds ready for the start of a new week.

Blue EraKento Nakajima

Kento Nakajima “Aoireki” Music Video

An electronic number that resonates with the spirit of Edo-period artisans.

It’s a track by Kento Nakajima, included on the single “MONTAGE” released in May 2025.

The song is a collaboration with the next-generation immersive experience “HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY.” Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, it features a strikingly stylish sonic palette themed around “blue.” Experience the aesthetic where tradition and the contemporary intersect.

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Hatsuboshi Academy “Sign” (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Shirube)

It’s a school anthem filled with hope that pushes open the door to youth.

It’s a song by Hatsuboshi Academy from the idol-training game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” released in May 2025.

The lyrics celebrate bonds with friends and signposts to the future, carried by fresh, pleasant vocals.

It truly feels like a Hatsuboshi Academy anthem.

It’s the perfect cheering song for when you want to make a fresh start or cherish time spent with your friends!

Sea Breeze and SelfishnessHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Sea Breeze and Selfishness” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a coming-of-age love song set on a summer beach, portraying the feelings of a guy who’s constantly thrown off by the person he likes.

It’s a Hinatazaka46 track included on the single “Love yourself!” released in May 2025.

The lyrics capture the boy’s conflicted yet affectionate feelings toward a free-spirited girl—she dashes around the sandy shore, refuses to go home until the wind dies down… he’s exasperated, but finds her innocence adorable.

With its breezy pop sound, the song exudes a resort vibe.

Play it on a summer drive or a seaside date, and it’s sure to make your heart skip a beat!

Gee Gee TRAINTokyo Gegegay

Tokyo Gegegay – Gee Gee TRAIN (Official Music Video)

A hopeful dance track created as an homage to the 1991 classic “Choo Choo TRAIN.” Released by Tokyo Gegegay in May 2025, it drew attention for its co-choreography with BE:FIRST’s RYUHEI.

It carries a forward-looking message: “Even if you can’t catch the train you wanted, keep walking,” and its sound fuses coolness with passion in a way that electrifies.

When you face setbacks or hardships, this song might just give you a push forward.

NocturneMoeka Yahagi

Moeka Yahagi – Nocturne [Music Video]

It’s a message song where anguish and hope intersect.

Performed by Moeka Yahagi, it was released in May 2025.

The monologue-like lyrics and heartrending melody are striking, and by the time it ends, you’ll feel a lump in your throat.

You can sense her inner conflicts and loneliness, as well as her resolve to face forward and live—and it really resonates.

It’s a dramatic number I’d love people who feel lost in life to hear.