[October 2025] Latest Enka and Kayōkyoku roundup. Check out the buzzworthy new songs!
If you’ve found your way here, that probably means you love enka and kayōkyoku! Often called the “heart of Japan,” enka and kayōkyoku are full of timeless songs that resonate with everyone.
Maybe you head out to concerts with friends to see your favorite singers, or you hone your skills at karaoke aiming to become a great singer—everyone has their own way to enjoy them.
In this article, we’ve put together the latest, newly released enka and kayōkyoku tracks! Get a jump on the hits that are sure to come next!
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New Enka Releases (91–100)
Fate-bound by lifeHiroko Matsumae
In this milestone year marking her 55th debut anniversary, Hiroko Masomae delivers a heartwarming enka song about a married couple.
It portrays a deep, gentle love as two people vow to walk the long road of life together, never letting go of each other’s hand.
The track will be released in June 2025 as a double A-side single, “Yagoshi Misaki / Inochi Michizure.” The composition is by her mentor, Saburo Kitajima, under his pen name Joji Hara.
Masomae’s increasingly seasoned vocals seem to softly kindle hope for tomorrow in listeners’ hearts.
It’s a song that inspires you to express gratitude to the partner who has been by your side for so many years.
A bit good at lyingAkira Tanaka
Released in June 2025 by Akira Tanaka, with music composed by Masato Sugimoto at Tanaka’s strong request.
It’s a track that exudes a stylish vibe.
The protagonist senses the other person’s change of heart, yet out of love pretends not to notice—an earnestness that really tugs at the heart.
With its rhythmic beat, it might just make you want to sing it at karaoke once you hear it.
In conclusion
A lot of enka and kayōkyoku songs are released every day.
I plan to update this article accordingly, so please bookmark it and check back when you have some free time.
I’m sure you’ll discover another wonderful musical experience.