[2025] Popular Songs Among Today’s Youth [Japanese Music]

DARE!?NEW!Lui Takane

[Original Anime MV] DARE!? / Takane Lui (official)

VTuber Lui Takane from hololive.

Released in September 2025, this track is a stylish dance tune written and composed by Teniwoha.

The lyrics, which question a self that keeps shrinking without stepping outside a prescribed circle, may resonate with many as they overlap with one’s own inner struggles.

With a firm, core-driven vocal that brings courage to hearts afraid of change, it’s a cool-and-cute number.

Komorebi Mezzo-forteNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 19th Single c/w “Komorebi Mezzo-forte” [MV full]

This piece sings of a gentle love, like autumn sunlight filtering through the trees.

It’s a track by =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, included on their 19th single “Attacked by a Love Song,” released in October 2025.

From a casual moment in a café, it carefully depicts how sincere feelings for the other person gradually grow.

The calm melody line and the members’ soft vocals are soothing, warming the heart.

It’s perfect for listening in the clear air of autumn.

The limits of languageHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Limits of Words” Music Video

This is a track included as a coupling on the single “Onegai Bach!” released in September 2025.

Hina Kawata, who was about to graduate, served as the center.

The song contemplates the vastness of the universe while expressing the limits of putting precious feelings into words and celebrates the bonds of the heart that transcend language.

Its acoustic sound is warm and wonderful.

It’s a message song you’ll want to dedicate to someone setting off on a new journey.

party piece; signature move; forte; specialtyShishi Shishi

Masterpiece / Shishi Shishi MV

It’s a blistering rock number.

This track is a tie-in with the basketball manga “Ichikabachika,” and since Shishi Shiji is a fan of the series, it was created through a reverse offer.

The resolve and fighting spirit of the characters who face adversity by trusting in their own weapons are expressed through clever wordplay.

The rushing sound and catchy, powerful melody make your chest swell with excitement as you listen.

It’s a motivational song we hope people who are passionately devoted to something—or those who want to psyche themselves up before a big moment—will listen to.

Bring it on!Shishiro Botan

Gao tte ko! / Shishiro Botan [original]

Released in September 2025 to celebrate VTuber Shishiro Botan’s birthday, this track is a powerful dance number that puts electro sounds front and center.

Produced by Camellia, who also worked on her debut song, it blends ultra-fast beats with aggressive synths to pull listeners straight into a whirlwind of excitement.

An energetic piece that’s perfect for cranking your mood to the max.

Hush-HushBE:FIRST X ATEEZ

BE:FIRST X ATEEZ / Hush-Hush -Music Video-

This song, notable for its trilingual lyrics, is a collaboration between BE:FIRST and ATEEZ released in July 2024.

It features a bouncy rhythm and distinctive synth sounds, and the music video—showcasing a breathtaking performance by 15 members—is a must-see.

The lyrics, themed around “hidden emotions” and “suppressed feelings,” depict inner emotions that don’t surface outwardly, with multilayered expression.

It’s also included on BE:FIRST’s second album, “2,” so be sure to check it out.

I recommend enjoying it together with the MV set in a dreamlike cityscape.

Iina FestivalYuuri

[MV] Iina Festival / Yuuri [Original]

A song by Yuuri with an addictive, can’t-get-it-out-of-your-head sound and a shape-shifting “gacha voice” that’s full of charm.

Scheduled for release in August 2025, it features a hyperpop track produced by Sasuke Haraguchi that will have your body moving before you know it.

The lyrics—brimming with humor and crafted from Yuuri’s own words—are another highlight.

If you’re someone who often holds back from saying what you really think, this track might give you a refreshing sense of release!