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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] (181–190)

Emergency exit — I tried running away.Natori

natori – NO EMERGENCY DOOR

Emergency exit. Tried to run away, Natori.

This is a work that singer-songwriter Natori surprise-released digitally in August 2025.

The way the lyrics, filled with negative words, mesh perfectly with the unsettling sound arrangement is exquisite—and addictive.

The depiction in the ominely styled animated music video of a protagonist who keeps running from something is also striking.

It’s a thrilling, artistic number that draws you into its world before you know it.

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Always by my sideFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

Always by my side

Always by your side, FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

A gem-like pop ballad by FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE, selected as the theme song for the film “My Neighbor Stella,” releasing in August 2025.

In this piece, Yusei Yagi’s supple vocals deeply resonate with the film’s worldview.

“Even if we’re far apart, I’m always thinking of you”—a pure message to someone special is expressed through the lyrics and gentle sound.

Why not listen to it while thinking of the person you love and letting it overlap with your own feelings?

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Good job.Kent on this side

[Rec. Video] Good work / Kento from our side

Thanks for your hard work, Kent over here.

Released in August 2025 to mark Kocchi no Kento’s third debut anniversary, this work is a heartwarming anthem born from his own experience of repeatedly losing to himself.

Even if you can’t become your ideal self, the lyrics affirm that this, in fact, is your true self—an encouraging message that will likely resonate with many in today’s world where comparisons are hard to avoid.

The playful sound, highlighted by a jaunty three-three-seven whistle rhythm, adds extra charm.

It’s a track filled with Kocchi no Kento’s gentle warmth.

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periodErika Ikuta

Erika Ikuta “Period” Rec Video

Period Ikuta Erika

Erika Ikuta captivates many with her overwhelming expressive power.

Released in September 2025, this work is a ballad that portrays the resolve to bring a long-standing romance to an end by one’s own choice, and the bittersweet determination to move forward.

The struggle over whether to continue or to let go is depicted with striking realism, and it really hits home.

If you’ve ever made a major decision in love, you’ll likely feel a deep empathy for that pain.

With delicate piano lines and breath-like vocals that gently nestle close to your heart, it’s a sentimental track.

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Someday, in a world of nothingnessMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “Someday, In a World With Nothing” MV

Someday, Macaroni Enpitsu in a world of nothing

Released in September 2025, this track is a long-awaited fan favorite: a band-arranged reconstruction of a 2017 solo acoustic performance first shared on social media.

The lyrics, which express pure feelings and prayers for others in an unadorned world, cut straight to the heart.

And the beautiful melody born from the original acoustic style rides a guitar-rock sound that surges in the chorus, highlighting the warmth of the words.

It’s an emotional pop tune you’ll want to play on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear.

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bitter lossDAZBEE

DAZBEE | “Bitter Loss” M/V

Bitter Loss DAZBEE

This is a track released in July 2025 by DAZBEE, a multi-creator from South Korea.

The piece features a rhythmical melody that makes you want to move, and a striking contrast between complex romantic feelings—where sweet memories intersect with a bitter goodbye.

A heartfelt longing to reclaim a lost forever and the accompanying sense of loss are portrayed emotionally through delicate vocals.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side, for a heart swaying between the joyful memories of love and the loneliness of the present.

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Good night, TaxiMON7A

[MON7A] "Good Night Taxi" (Music Video)

Good night, TaxiMON7A

MON7A is an artist drawing attention from the younger generation.

His debut single, released in August 2025, is a self-written and self-composed track titled “Good Night Taxi.” Opening with a mellow mood, it unfolds into a sprightly beat infused with UK garage and drum’n’bass elements, evoking the exhilarating feeling of racing through the city at night.

The lyrics depict setting off to leave the present behind and search for a new self, and together with his gentle vocals, the song conveys both bittersweetness and hope for the future.

It’s a soothing electronic tune perfect for those moments when you’re ready to take a new step forward.

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