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

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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 [Japanese Music] (141–150)

I am IToua

Toua – I am I 【Official Music Video】

I am IToua

Toua, a Gen Z icon who strongly promotes self-expression and self-love.

Their second single, released for streaming in July 2024, is a pop track themed around embracing your true self.

With a catchy chorus and a soothing melody, it uplifts listeners with a positive vibe.

The music video is also out on YouTube, and Toua’s performances—shifting through diverse looks—are a must-see.

This release is recommended for anyone who wants to cherish their individuality or boost their self-esteem.

It’s a track that fully showcases Toua’s uniquely expressive artistry.

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TOGEAKASAKI

【AKASAKI】TOGE (Lyric Video)

TOGEAKASAKI

Singer-songwriter AKASAKI, who’s been drawing attention in the J-pop scene—especially with their signature track “Bunny Girl” surpassing 100 million total streams—released their 16th single, “TOGE,” in September 2025.

The track stands out for its airy, floating ensemble.

The lyrics are likely to resonate deeply with anyone who’s experienced miscommunication in love or struggled with their own conflicting feelings.

It’s a tune that sticks in your head after just one listen.

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GroundsGENERATIONS × Da-iCE

GENERATIONS × Da-iCE / Grounds (Performance Video)

GroundsGENERATIONS × Da-iCE

GENERATIONS, who electrify audiences on massive stages, and Da-iCE, who have steadily earned acclaim with their twin-vocal prowess.

Their first collaborative track, released in September 2025, is a number that likens the paths they’ve walked to a “foundation,” singing their resolve for the future.

Affirming the efforts they’ve made so far, its powerful message toward the next challenge is sure to give a push to anyone striving toward a goal.

With weighty harmonies that stir the heart, it’s a dance tune that raises a signal flare for a new era.

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[2025] Popular Songs Among Today’s Youth [Japanese Music] (151–160)

HEA7ENMON7A

【MON7A】「HEA7EN」（Music Video）

HEA7ENMON7A

Released in September 2025, HEA7EN is a chill dance tune with airy, comfortable synths.

While the track unfolds with a variety of evolving beats, its overall appeal lies in a stylish sound that keeps the arrangement minimal.

In the lyrics, sweet whispers of love are repeated alongside words like galaxy and stars, creating a sense of intoxication.

It’s the perfect listen for nights when you want to forget the everyday.

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Our Time YellowReGLOSS

ReGLOSS “Our Time Yellow” OFFICIAL MV

Our Time Yellow ReGLOSS

ReGLOSS is a VTuber group expanding their scope of activities under the themes of “growth” and “challenge.” Released in September 2025, this track is a lead number from their album Snapshot.

It features sharp beats and a bouncy rhythm, and the rapidly unfolding vocal relay makes it especially electrifying.

The lyrics depict someone navigating the boundary between truth and illusion, playing the role of a savvy survivor while accepting pain and striving to seize the present.

It’s the kind of song that will surely give you a push whenever you’re ready to take on a challenge!

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HEARTReoNa

ReoNa「HEART」Official Music Video

HEARTReoNa

Known as a “despair-type anime song singer” who has captivated many fans, ReoNa’s advance track “HEART” from her album HEART, set for release in October 2025, is an emotional number that seems to reach the very core of her expression.

Over a modern rock sound, the melody traces a gradient of the heart that moves from pain and solitude toward hope, delivering a surge of exhilaration in the chorus that feels like your view suddenly opening up.

And its message, which affirms the many shapes a “heart” can take, gently gives listeners a push forward.

It’s a work I hope you’ll listen to when you want to face your own feelings.

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Charismatic Devil!Strawberry Prince

[MV] Charis-Devil! / Strawberry Prince Music Video

Charisma Devil! Sutopuri

With a mischievously cute charm that captivates listeners, this is a catchy number by the entertainment unit Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri).

Its standout feature is an addictive melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics portray a sweet yet bold love, where you’re completely swept away by the person you like and sink deeper into a love-struck “swamp.” It’s perfect not only for those who want to revel in the thrill of romance, but also for anyone looking for an uplifting pop tune to boost their mood.

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