Latest J-Pop Releases [June 2025]

MelodySuperfly

Superfly – Melody (Koji Tamaki cover) [Music Video] / Included on the cover album “Amazing” (Release: 2025.6.18)

It is included on the cover album “Amazing,” released in June 2025.

The original song is a piece Koji Tamaki released in 1996.

With gently resonant piano and strings, it delivers a bittersweet yet warm message about looking back on precious memories while still facing forward.

When you’re feeling lonely or swept up in nostalgia, listening to it will make the vocals quietly permeate your heart.

dawdling5Leaf

5Leaf / Michikusa

It’s grounded hip-hop where past experience, present growth, and bonds with friends blend into one.

This is the sixth single by 5Leaf, a female rapper from Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, released in June 2025.

Over a calm mid-tempo beat, her translucent vocals and mellow flow resonate pleasantly, gently staying close to the listener’s heart.

When you find yourself pausing on life’s path to make sure of something important—this might be the song to play.

MIC AS ONEDivision All Stars

MIC AS ONE

A single bursting with energy that unfolds like a grand climax right before your eyes! From the Hypnosis Mic series, all 18 Division All Stars members showcase their individuality to the fullest.

A cool, edgy beat with a touch of sci-fi atmosphere fuses with each MC’s intricate, multilayered rhyming to create a sound that’s both energetic and cinematic.

Its message, centered on unity and resonance, is sure to stir the listener’s heart.

This track is included on the album MIC AS ONE, releasing in June 2025.

The album also serves as the soundtrack to the film Hypnosis Mic –Division Rap Battle–, which hits theaters in February 2025.

Perfect for reliving the emotion of the movie, or for boosting your mood when you want to feel that powerful sense of togetherness with your crew.

UNFOLDiNG HARMONYIDOLiSH7

UNFOLDiNG HARMONY

It’s a track that leaves a vivid impression, like a single beam of light tearing through the night sky.

Created by IDOLiSH7, it was released in June 2025 to mark their milestone 10th anniversary.

Its driving, up-tempo sound delivers a powerful sense of pushing forward into the future despite hardships.

You can feel their unshakable bond and hope woven into the music and lyrics.

Give it a listen, and you’ll surely feel energized for tomorrow.

369 (feat. Awich)OZworld

369 (feat. Awich)

A soul-stirring, hard-hitting collaboration is here.

Okinawa-born rapper OZworld joins forces with fellow Okinawan-rooted Awich for a project unveiled in June 2025, opening the curtain on the EP “369 no.

3.” The floating, psychedelic trap sound—like wandering into another dimension—is irresistibly immersive.

OZworld’s introspective lyrics intertwine with Awich’s razor-sharp flow, shaking the listener to the core.

This track fuses spiritual exploration with musical adventure, and it just might strike directly at the senses of anyone craving something new and stimulating.

SERIOUSSnow Man

Snow Man ‘SERIOUS’ Music Video

A mysterious, spine-tingling, and stylish R&B dance track! This piece is a song by the idol group Snow Man, released as their 12th single in July 2025.

It was written as the theme song for the film “Jiko Bukken Zoku: Kowai Madori,” starring member Shota Watanabe.

It features an addictive, groove-driven bassline and a catchy, singable melody.

The sophisticated sound arrangement—sprinkled with eerie sound effects and screams—is irresistible.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to savor a thrilling atmosphere through music.

NO MAPUVERworld

UVERworld『NO MAP』(Official Music Video)

It’s a rock tune exploding with soul-shaking guitar riffs and razor-sharp beats! Created by the rock band UVERworld, it was released as a single in June 2025 and selected as the official song for ABEMA’s M.

LEAGUE 2025-26.

Their uniquely uplifting sound, elevating a diverse range of musical elements, is truly stirring.

And TAKUYA∞’s passionate vocals are absolutely irresistible! The lyrics capture a determination to step onto a new path without a map.

If you’re not satisfied with the status quo, let this song ignite your fighting spirit!