[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!
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[2025] Popular Songs Among Today’s Young People [Japanese Music] (41–50)
Mad PulseNEW!MADKID
Released in October 2025 as the opening theme for the anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK, this track is a rock tune bursting with MADKID’s energetic performance.
Centered on the theme of believing in yourself and keeping your rhythm, the lyrics use music and beats as metaphors to deliver a powerful message.
The aggressive arrangement, weaving together guitar sounds and rap, is incredibly cool.
When you feel like you’re losing your pace, this song might give you the strength you need.
[2025] Popular Songs Among Today’s Youth [Japanese Music] (51–60)
flashNEW!VESPERBELL
VESPERBELL has built a solid track record as a virtual girl duo.
“Issen” is the opening theme for the anime released in October 2025, “My Assassin Stats Are Clearly Stronger Than the Hero’s,” and it’s a dramatic anison that shines with the contrasting vocals of Yomi and Kasuka.
Its grand worldview, themed around reincarnation, resonates as a message that conveys a strong will to face destiny.
It’s a track that will empower anyone striving to overcome hardship.
Heartbeat of the StarsNEW!This must be the way it will be.
The bittersweetness of youth and the wavering of first love are portrayed atop a clear, translucent melody.
It’s a track by Kohanaramu, slated for digital release in October 2025, and it’s been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni Dake Uzai” (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me).
The lyrics capture feelings of being unable to be honest even when you’re close, and the emotions that tremble deep in your chest, closely reflecting the heart of someone in love.
The arrangement also carries a nostalgic touch that feels wonderfully comforting.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling timid about love.
i love youNEW!CHANMINA
Released in October 2025 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fake Mommy,” this piece is a love song that Chanmina crafted while confronting herself.
The deliberately lowercase title reflects a desire to express vulnerability and wavering without hiding them.
It carefully portrays the urge to affirm oneself through another’s gaze, as well as the conflicted resolve to stay despite the pain because of deep affection.
Give it a listen when you’re at a turning point in life.
Irodori StepNEW!Root
This piece, produced by Root for the children’s TV show Oha Suta’s theme song, features lyrics co-written with TOKU and music co-composed with Matsu.
The track carries a positive message that cheers on children as they take steady steps toward their dreams.
Its refreshing pop sound and exhilarating, fast-paced melody feel great—listening in the morning really gives you energy.
Highly recommended for anyone starting a new challenge or looking to approach each day with a positive mindset.
Blue MagicNEW!Chou Kyumei
The four-piece band Chokyuumei released “Blue Magic” in October 2025, which serves as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Orchestra Season 2.
It’s a song woven by Rei around the theme of love that stays close to one’s struggles and loneliness.
Distinctive violin phrases are intricately interlaced, and over its dynamic sonic landscape, the small moments of everyday life overlap and grow into a story—that process is what the song portrays.
Its emotional sound, where sorrow and hope intersect, may resonate deeply when you look back on time spent with someone dear.
Latest episodeNEW!Japanese rice bran
This song portrays the unique embarrassment and courage of adolescent love with true-to-life emotions.
It serves as the ending theme for the TV anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” and it perfectly marries Wanuka’s distinctive word choice with the sound arrangement crafted together with Hyakkai Outo.
The lyrics delicately express the feelings of being unable to be honest precisely because you care about the other person, and they’re sure to resonate with many listeners.
Released in October 2025, this fresh and vibrant anime song is one you should definitely check out.