[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 | A three-piece rock band of the “kei” style that gained attention on a late-night TV show |
| 2 | faceKonsento Pikksu |  play_arrow | Galban’s scathing debut track, a shockingly bold message! |
| 3 | You & Me Tonightrorubakku |  play_arrow | A five-member girls’ band from Popcon. |
| 4 | Serves-You-Right Hotheaded GirlGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | An energetic girls’ band from Sapporo |
| 5 | Black eyesNav Katze |  play_arrow | Nav Katze's new wave pioneer |
| 6 | 4:35CORNETS |  play_arrow | A song that depicts CORNETS’ pure emotions before dawn |
| 7 | Titus GroanVelle Witch |  play_arrow | Expressing the world of Gothic novels through sound |
| 8 | Echo of the Emeraldsaboten |  play_arrow | The experimental and innovative musical world of cacti |
| 9 | Frustrated Snow Whiteōto shojo dan |  play_arrow | The rebellious song cried out by a fairy-tale heroine |
| 10 | numbersekiri |  play_arrow | Exciting early rock from 1980s Osaka |
| 11 | Love Dance HallCHEESE |  play_arrow | A love song by CHEESE, a girls’ trio from Tokyo |
| 12 | TAKE MESCHOOL DAZE |  play_arrow | A rock ’n’ roll song by a girl group |
| 13 | Mirage LoverZELDA |  play_arrow | ZELDA is a girl band that represents the 1980s. |
| 14 | ANGEL ORPHANKurara Sākasu |  play_arrow | A punk, pastoral girls’ band from Chiba |
| 15 | SEXY MONEKYJaco:neco |  play_arrow | The captivating music of the rock band Jaco:neco |
| 16 | The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu |  play_arrow | A carefree rock number with a powerful vocal. |
| 17 | Unzipped SiegriedMizutama Shōbōdan |  play_arrow | Innovative music of the new wave band |
| 18 | I hate DAI, I hate it.Tango Yōroppa |  play_arrow | A captivating masterpiece: the feelings of a maiden in love |
| 19 | MiraclesShonen Naifu |  play_arrow | Japanese garage band CIRCLE |
| 20 | With the Sun in TowVELVET PΛW |  play_arrow | A powerful song that conveys hope for the future |
| 21 | I want to meet a molester.tachikurami |  play_arrow | A quirky girls’ band from the bubble era |
| 22 | rinsePapaya Paranoia |  play_arrow | The legendary first EP of Papaya Paranoia |
| 23 | VivianOXZ |  play_arrow | Oxz, a dark and distinctive musical world |
| 24 | You and the TropicsMINAKO with WILD CATS |  play_arrow | Minako Honda’s rock band—its debut song was groundbreaking. |
| 25 | P.S. I LOVE YOUPINK SAPPHIRE |  play_arrow | The debut song of the idol band PINK SAPPHIRE |
| 26 | I don’t mind getting wet in the rain.Masako-san |  play_arrow | Masako’s high-pitched vocals are striking. |
| 27 | GET A CHANCE!!NORMA JEAN |  play_arrow | A popular all-girl band from the Ikaten band scene |
| 28 | Piranha Boykya→ |  play_arrow | A signature track of a punk band, full of thrills. |
| 29 | We are NinjaFrank Chickens |  | Innovative music, a popular band in both Japanese and English |
| 30 | Rock MagazinRAP |  play_arrow | The alluring charm of RAP and a girls’ punk band |
| 31 | Love is balance.PRINCESS PRINCESS |  | Angels’ 1st single, a revolution in music |
| 32 | Bond GirlThe 5.6.7.8’s |  play_arrow | The Japanese girl band from the movie Kill Bill |
| 33 | CapsuleChika Būn |  play_arrow | The lively salsa band song “Capsule.” |
| 34 | nurseTHE NURSE |  play_arrow | Punk music by a hardcore four-piece band |
| 35 | Wedding BellSuger |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the complex emotions of a broken heart |