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[2025] Popular Songs Among Today’s Youth [Japanese Music]
Now that we live in an era where anyone can broadcast on the internet and information is overflowing, music trends are emerging differently than before.
These days, it’s completely normal for Vocaloid producers to thrive as singer-songwriters, or for a song posted online to spark widespread popularity.
What’s more, trends—especially among younger generations—are shifting at a tremendous pace.
So in this article, our editorial team, which regularly researches a wide range of music, will carefully select and introduce tracks that are currently hot among young people.
It’s become a must-hear playlist where you won’t want to miss a single song, so be sure to read to the end!
[2025] Popular Songs Among Today's Youth [J-Pop] (1–10)
GOOD DAYNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in September 2025, this song is brimming with positivity, boldly declaring everything to be “wonderful” as it rides through life’s ups and downs.
Its lyrics—so fresh they prompted Omori to say his mindset as a songwriter had changed—resonate deeply.
As the finale of the band’s first-ever six-month consecutive release run, it was featured in a commercial for Kirin Beer’s “Kirin Good Ale.” A rock tune like a protective charm, it gives you the energy to face tomorrow.
UNDEADYOASOBI
Known for their concept of turning novels into music, YOASOBI released a new track in July 2024.
It also serves as the theme song for the anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season.” Characterized by energetic chiptune elements and glitch effects, the song vividly portrays the protagonist’s inner conflict.
Through a dialogue between past, present, and future selves, it delivers a profound message that questions the meaning of life.
As YOASOBI’s first single of 2024, the track—alongside their successful North American tour—stands as a symbol of their musical evolution.
PlatformNEW!Uru
Singer-songwriter Uru, who has captivated many listeners with her mysterious presence.
Written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Eikyuu no Yuugure,” this piece features a light, pop-tinged ensemble that feels wonderfully comfortable.
The lyrics—conveying a message to someone dear that the essence of “love” never changes, no matter the form—are also compelling.
Set for digital release in October 2025, it’s an upbeat track whose refreshing melody gives you a gentle push forward.
EMPIRESnow Man
This track shines with exceptional sound creation.
As a work that opens a new frontier for Snow Man, its bold attempt to sample Mozart’s Symphony No.
25 is particularly striking.
With themes of personal growth and challenge, it carries a strong determination toward the future.
Set to be included on the album “RAYS,” scheduled for release on October 30, 2024, the song has been generating buzz, surpassing 10 million views within 25 hours of its release.
The music video, filmed in Barcelona, is also a must-see, captivating viewers with its grand setting and powerful performance.
It’s a recommended track for anyone ready to take a new step forward.
one’s true feelingsNEW!Young Skinny
It’s a song about a heartbreaking love—being tossed around by a loved one’s sloppiness, yet forgiving them while keeping unspoken feelings inside.
Created by Young Skinny, it’s set for release in October 2025.
With a dramatic arrangement featuring strings, tempo changes, and key modulations, it reflects the protagonist’s wavering emotions.
True to their style of singing candidly about real romantic feelings, the track feels unmistakably theirs.
It’s a number that will especially resonate with anyone who’s ever put on a brave face in front of someone they like.
nomaneNEW!Rime
Released in October 2025, this work is themed around the “fleeting sense of invincibility” that arrives during heavy drinking meant to sever anxiety and despair.
Behind the questions about a future that’s been erased, and the words of refusal—choosing not to love, not to expect—lies an urgent longing to go far away.
I imagine many younger listeners will resonate with its sound, where strangeness and familiarity coexist.
It might be a good listen when you’re feeling worn out by everyday life.
Pissed Off feat. Kiyotake Setoguchi (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto)NEW!HONEY WORKS
This is a character song performed by voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto, released digitally in October 2025 by HoneyWorks, known as masters of youthful romance stories.
The protagonist reunites in high school with someone they grew distant from after failing to convey their feelings.
The story’s charm lies in the heart-fluttering development where regret over not expressing their love honestly in the past intertwines with the hope brought by a second chance.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who’s experienced unrequited love or enjoys romantic narratives.