[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 |
| 1 | More freelyTHE NEWS |  play_arrow | THE NEWS is the late-night show “Miyake Yūji no i… |
| 2 | Serves-You-Right Hotheaded GirlGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | Formed by members who were classmates in Sapporo. At the time... |
| 3 | TAKE MESCHOOL DAZE |  play_arrow | Made an appearance on Yuji Miyake’s ‘Ikasu Band Tengoku’… |
| 4 | faceKonsento Pikksu |  play_arrow | A five-member group formed by classmates from the high school affiliated with Kunitachi College of Music… |
| 5 | You & Me Tonightrorubakku |  play_arrow | Rollback is an honorable tradition called “popcon”… |
| 6 | 4:35CORNETS |  play_arrow | Formed in 1986, by CORNETS... |
| 7 | Mirage LoverZELDA |  play_arrow | ZEL, who made their major debut in '82... |
| 8 | Titus GroanVelle Witch |  play_arrow | The decadent worl… depicted in British Gothic novels |
| 9 | Echo of the Emeraldsaboten |  play_arrow | Cacti that began their activities around 1981. 19… |
| 10 | Frustrated Snow Whiteōto shojo dan |  play_arrow | The pent-up frustration borne by a fairy-tale heroine erupts in a fierce sa… |
| 11 | numbersekiri |  play_arrow | A song sharpened to the extreme with a punkish sound… |
| 12 | Black eyesNav Katze |  play_arrow | A three-piece girls' group formed in '84... |
| 13 | Love Dance HallCHEESE |  play_arrow | A girl who drew attention in Tokyo’s indie scene... |
| 14 | ANGEL ORPHANKurara Sākasu |  play_arrow | A laid-back... by three female classmates from Chiba Prefecture |
| 15 | Unzipped SiegriedMizutama Shōbōdan |  play_arrow | The New Wave that emerged and was active in the early 1980s… |
| 16 | SEXY MONEKYJaco:neco |  play_arrow | A tough 3-piece all-female band, Jaco… |
| 17 | I hate DAI, I hate it.Tango Yōroppa |  play_arrow | Tango Europe’s debut song is for listeners… |
| 18 | The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu |  play_arrow | Their memorable major-label debut single from '89... |
| 19 | MiraclesShonen Naifu |  play_arrow | Even loved by Kurt Cobain of NIRVANA… |
| 20 | With the Sun in TowVELVET PΛW |  play_arrow | “With the Sun in Tow” embodies hopeful, powerful… |
| 21 | I want to meet a molester.tachikurami |  play_arrow | In a frilly outfit, saying, “I want to encounter a groper!”… |
| 22 | VivianOXZ |  play_arrow | An alternative girl group formed in Kansai in ’82… |
| 23 | Love is balance.PRINCESS PRINCESS |  | Predecessor bands of Akasaka Komachi, Julian Mama, etc... |
| 24 | You and the TropicsMINAKO with WILD CATS |  play_arrow | In the midst of the band boom, with Minako Honda at the center… |
| 25 | P.S. I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | PINK SA, which began its activities in 1988... |
| 26 | rinsePapaya Paranoia |  play_arrow | Papaya Paranoia’s … released in ’86 |
| 27 | Bond GirlThe 5.6.7.8’s |  play_arrow | She also appeared in the 2003 film Kill Bill… |
| 28 | CapsuleChika Būn |  play_arrow | A large salsa band. Highly regarded overseas as well… |
| 29 | 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) |
| 30 | We are NinjaFrank Chickens |  | Formed in London in 1982, they gained popularity… |
| 31 | GET A CHANCE!!NORMA JEAN |  play_arrow | They were always a standout presence among the Ikaten bands… |
| 32 | nurseTHE NURSE |  play_arrow | A girls’ hardcore four-piece formed in 1983… |
| 33 | Piranha Boykya→ |  play_arrow | A compilation by four punk bands… |
| 34 | Rock MagazinRAP |  play_arrow | RAP is a boy dressed in glittering costumes... |
| 35 | Wedding BellSuger |  play_arrow | Sugar's 'Wedding Bell' is, in short… |