[1980s] Debut Songs and Classics by Japanese All-Girl Bands
The rise of girl bands that stirred up a fresh breeze in Japan’s music scene of the 1980s.
Not only did they make great strides in the mainstream, but the indie scene also saw a host of distinctive bands captivate many fans.
With dazzling stage performances and solid musicianship, these women won over countless people.
In this article, we’ll introduce the foundational tracks of the girl bands that thrived in the ’80s.
Be sure to read to the end and follow the musical journey brimming with passion and talent!
Playlist
| [1980s] Debut Songs and Classics by Japanese All-Girl Bands | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | More freelyTHE NEWS |  play_arrow | THE NEWS is the late-night show “Miyake Yūji no i… |
| 2east | Serves-You-Right Hotheaded GirlGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | Formed by members who were classmates in Sapporo. At the time... |
| 3east | SEXY MONEKYJaco:neco |  play_arrow | A tough 3-piece all-female band, Jaco… |
| 4east | Black eyesNav Katze |  play_arrow | A three-piece girls' group formed in '84... |
| 5east | TAKE MESCHOOL DAZE |  play_arrow | Made an appearance on Yuji Miyake’s ‘Ikasu Band Tengoku’… |
| 6east | faceKonsento Pikksu |  play_arrow | A five-member group formed by classmates from the high school affiliated with Kunitachi College of Music… |
| 7east | You & Me Tonightrorubakku |  play_arrow | Rollback is an honorable tradition called “popcon”… |
| 8east | Titus GroanVelle Witch |  play_arrow | The decadent worl… depicted in British Gothic novels |
| 9east | Frustrated Snow Whiteōto shojo dan |  play_arrow | The pent-up frustration borne by a fairy-tale heroine erupts in a fierce sa… |
| 10east | Mirage LoverZELDA |  play_arrow | ZEL, who made their major debut in '82... |
| 11east | Love Dance HallCHEESE |  play_arrow | A girl who drew attention in Tokyo’s indie scene... |
| 12east | Unzipped SiegriedMizutama Shōbōdan |  play_arrow | The New Wave that emerged and was active in the early 1980s… |
| 13east | numbersekiri |  play_arrow | A song sharpened to the extreme with a punkish sound… |
| 14east | The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu |  play_arrow | Their memorable major-label debut single from '89... |
| 15east | ANGEL ORPHANKurara Sākasu |  play_arrow | A laid-back... by three female classmates from Chiba Prefecture |
| 16east | MiraclesShonen Naifu |  play_arrow | Even loved by Kurt Cobain of NIRVANA… |
| 17east | 4:35CORNETS |  play_arrow | Formed in 1986, by CORNETS... |
| 18east | Echo of the Emeraldsaboten |  play_arrow | Cacti that began their activities around 1981. 19… |
| 19east | I hate DAI, I hate it.Tango Yōroppa |  play_arrow | Tango Europe’s debut song is for listeners… |
| 20east | With the Sun in TowVELVET PΛW |  play_arrow | “With the Sun in Tow” embodies hopeful, powerful… |
| 21east | I want to meet a molester.tachikurami |  play_arrow | In a frilly outfit, saying, “I want to encounter a groper!”… |
| 22east | VivianOXZ |  play_arrow | An alternative girl group formed in Kansai in ’82… |
| 23east | Bond GirlThe 5.6.7.8’s |  play_arrow | She also appeared in the 2003 film Kill Bill… |
| 24east | rinsePapaya Paranoia |  play_arrow | Papaya Paranoia’s … released in ’86 |
| 25east | We are NinjaFrank Chickens |  | Formed in London in 1982, they gained popularity… |
| 26east | GET A CHANCE!!NORMA JEAN |  play_arrow | They were always a standout presence among the Ikaten bands… |
| 27east | nurseTHE NURSE |  play_arrow | A girls’ hardcore four-piece formed in 1983… |
| 28east | P.S. I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | PINK SA, which began its activities in 1988... |
| 29east | I don’t mind getting wet in the rain.Masako-san |  play_arrow | Bands that appeared on Yuji Miyake's Ikasu Band Tenkoku (Ika-ten) |
| 30east | Rock MagazinRAP |  play_arrow | RAP is a boy dressed in glittering costumes... |
| 31east | Love is balance.PRINCESS PRINCESS |  | Predecessor bands of Akasaka Komachi, Julian Mama, etc... |
| 32east | You and the TropicsMINAKO with WILD CATS |  play_arrow | In the midst of the band boom, with Minako Honda at the center… |
| 33east | CapsuleChika Būn |  play_arrow | A large salsa band. Highly regarded overseas as well… |
| 34east | Piranha Boykya→ |  play_arrow | A compilation by four punk bands… |
| 35east | Wedding BellSuger |  play_arrow | Sugar's 'Wedding Bell' is, in short… |