Debut song of a Japanese band from the 80s

Japan in the 1980s was in the midst of a full-blown band boom.

Many people likely started playing instruments because they admired bands like BOØWY and THE BLUE HEARTS.

This time, we’re showcasing a lineup of bands that debuted in the ’80s all at once.

It’s a roundup perfect for a nostalgic look back or for falling in love with them all over again.

Playlist

Debut song of a Japanese band from the 80s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Titus GroanVelle Witch		Expressing the world of Gothic novels through sound
2	TO-SEARCHBUCK-TICK		the five-member rock band BUCK-TICK
3	TechnopolisYellow Magic Orchestra		YMO’s pioneering technopop single
4	OVER ALIVETHE ZOLGE		THE ZOLGE, a punk record driven by raw initial impulse
5	huge nuisanceUNICORN		Unicorn’s classic song, fused with an orchestra
6	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		An iconic punk rock classic by The Blue Hearts
7	Honky-Tonky CrazyBOØWY		BOØWY's debut song, a TV drama theme song
8	The Ugly Ducklingkamaitachi		A punk song depicting feelings of alienation with fairy-tale motifs
9	Love Dance HallCHEESE		A love song by CHEESE, a girls’ trio from Tokyo
10	4:35CORNETS		A song that depicts CORNETS’ pure emotions before dawn
11	Echo of the Emeraldsaboten		The experimental and innovative musical world of cacti
12	Frustrated Snow Whiteōto shojo dan		The rebellious song cried out by a fairy-tale heroine
13	numbersekiri		Exciting early rock from 1980s Osaka
14	GET THE GLORYLAUGHIN’ NOSE		A signature song of LAUGHIN’ NOSE that stirs the soul
15	CandyC-C-B		The appeal of C-C-B’s signature song “Candy”
16	You’re a TV kid.THE BOOM		THE BOOM debuts with their first single “Kimi wa TV-kko” (You’re a TV kid).
17	Lion of FridayTM NETWORK		Impressive synth, early TM NETWORK
18	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu		The Checkers’ debut single
19	I CAN BEkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s unique musical style
20	Love is the work of the heart.ra mu		The first single by Momoko Kikuchi’s band, RA MU
21	BE MY BABYCOMPLEX		A complex allure: the birth of a rock number
22	Vellam Boat ClubREBECCA		Rebecca's debut single release
23	I’M GETTIN’ BLUEZIGGY		ZIGGY’s signature song “I’M GETTIN’ BLUE”
24	So let go of that hand.B’z		The Allure of B’z’s 80s Debut Song and Youth
25	A minor chord of sighsThetōnanseihoku		A rock band from Onomichi, youth of the 1980s
26	Stormy FridayHOUND DOG		Debut song and characteristics of Hound Dog
27	BURNING LOVELOUDNESS		A metal band including Akira Takasaki from Loudness
28	EverydayJITTERIN’JINN		From Nara: Reiko Harukawa’s distinctive music
29	Love is balance.PRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess's first hit song
30	summer showerTHE ALFEE		ALFEE is a three-member band known for their classic songs.
31	I’LL KILL YOUX		Debut single “I’LL KILL YOU” released
32	ShakyamuniKinniku Shoujo Tai		The signature songs of Kinniku Shōjo-tai: the exquisite interplay of lyrics and music
33	Dance in the darkBARBEE BOYS		Dance hit songs, famous tracks from the 80s
34	EARTHSHAKEREARTHSHAKER		A metal band from Kansai that doesn’t feel dated
35	To be happyFLYING KIDS		Funk band FLYING KIDS debuts
36	Beautiful night skyJUN SKY WALKER(S)		A beautiful night sky, our debut single
37	Before it collapsesTHE MODS		Punk rock, legendary bands of the 80s
38	SUMMER SUSPICIONSugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		An early signature song by Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe
39	The Wax MuseumSeikima II		The heavy metal first single by Seikima-II
40	A snap in yellow-green (moegi)anzenchitai		The legendary debut single by Anzen Chitai, “Moegi-iro no Snap.”