Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

Make or BreakSakurazaka46

Make or Break

This is Sakurazaka46’s 12th single, with third-generation member Mio Matono serving as center for the first time.

It was released in June 2025.

The track features a striking crossover sound that blends J-pop with elements of K-pop and rap.

With digital beats and a heavy bassline, it’s a fast-paced dance number brimming with momentum.

As an ambitious work symbolizing the group’s new lineup, it drew significant attention from fans.

ChateaubriandWednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella 'Chateaubriand' (Official Audio)

A meat-loving song with an irresistibly unique twist, named after a premium cut of beef! It’s part of Wednesday Campanella’s “people’s names” series and was released on May 29, 2025—Meat Day.

A party tune riding on a ghetto house rhythm, its lyrics roll out cut after cut, from urute (trachea) and tongue to rump, skirt steak, and sirloin.

You’ll find your stomach growling as you listen.

Perfect for when you’re in the mood for an upper-bpm banger!

Yūrei MarriageKei Sugawara

Kei Sugawara – Ghost Marriage (Official Video)

It’s a Japanese-style love song where reality and fantasy intertwine.

The track is by singer-songwriter Kei Sugawara and was released in May 2025.

You’ll be drawn into its world, crafted by melodies infused with traditional Japanese elements and a neutral, emotional vocal tone.

The lyrics—about love that lingers even after memories are lost—are especially striking and invite you to imagine the story behind them.

It’s perfect for those quiet nights when you want to immerse yourself in music alone.

The invincible and strongest Dong Dong Dong!Hiromi Go

[Official] Hiromi Go “The Strongest, Invincible Dong Dong Dong!” Music Video

An eternal entertainer celebrating 53 years since his debut drops a breathtaking dance number in the milestone year he turns 70.

This is Hiromi Go’s 111th single, released in May 2025.

Its up-tempo rhythm and catchy melody blend perfectly, creating a track that sets listeners’ hearts in motion.

The choreography for “Dondon Dance,” crafted by Sako Makita, also became a hot topic.

Packed with unwavering performance power and energetic charm that shows no signs of fading with age, this song is perfect for when you need a boost or want to lift your spirits.

sparkleSana

Sana – sparkle [Official Video]

This is a track released for streaming in May 2025 by Sana, an artist who captivates many fans with her transparent whispery voice.

She wrote and composed the song herself, with arrangement by Aruku Hito, mixing by Sei Yoneda, and mastering by utako—an accomplished and trusted production team.

It marks her first new digital single since “Capsule” in November 2022.

While rooted in pop, the sound incorporates elements of electronica and ambient, and the lyrics sensitively depict the subtle emotions and everyday scenes that resonate deeply.

Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Sana’s uniquely enveloping vocals and the soothing world created by her richly layered music.

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[MV] Idol Costume / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

This is a digital-only single produced by HoneyWorks, released in May 2025.

It’s the second song in a project of five consecutive releases.

Centered on themes of self-affirmation as an idol and the bond with fans, it’s a bright, poppy dance track.

The up-tempo rhythm and catchy chorus leave a strong impression, making your heart leap as you listen.

It’s an energetic number that distills the full charm of Takane no Nadeshiko.