A 90s girls' band. A popular Japanese band.
In the 2020s, all-female bands are thriving in Japan across pop, rock, and metal scenes.
Back in the 1980s, during the band boom, groups that dominated the mainstream—like Princess Princess and SHOW-YA—also emerged.
So what kinds of girls’ bands appeared and flourished in the 1990s? While there weren’t as many as there are today, there were a great many distinctive bands.
In this article, we’ll focus on the history of 1990s girls’ bands, including those formed in the late ’80s and those still active today!
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90s girl bands. Popular Japanese bands (11–20)
Dance!!Reg-Wink
Reg-Wink, who debuted after winning a Sony audition, captivates audiences with Mayumi Fujii’s husky vocals and an all-out, high-energy performance.
Hailing from the Kansai region, they also keep the crowd entertained with their lively MC work.
GET A CHANCE!!NORMA JEAN
Above all, Dynamite MARI’s violent yet sexy vocals delivered a one-of-a-kind performance.
They were the kind of band driven by the vocalist, with real charisma to boot! On TBS’s hit show “Miyake Yūji’s Ikasu Band Tengoku,” they even rose to become the 11th Ikaten King, so their talent is beyond question.
In addition to “GET A CHANCE!!,” they had plenty of great songs like “TOMORROW” and “Kumori Nochi Hare.” Although they went on hiatus in 1994, they’re truly a band whose comeback is eagerly awaited! By the way, Norma Jean is Marilyn Monroe’s real name.
InaOOIOO
Born from a magazine project, OOIOO is a girls’ band led by Boredoms’ Yoshimi on vocals, continuously creating unique music.
“Ina” is a track from the album “Feathers Float,” characterized by the use of many instruments and phrases with a folkloric/ethnic feel.
saloonRorīta 18-gō
Although I’m writing under the umbrella of ’90s girl bands, Lolita No.18 is of course still active.
In 2021 they released a new album, “It’s No Comfort to Be Mourned After You’re Dead”! Even before their major-label debut, they stood out for their energetic activities—opening for Shonen Knife and performing at the largest music event in the U.S.
After various twists and turns, Masayo Ishizaka is now the only original member, but their musical spirit recalls the days of their debut.
“Saloon” is a strange, catchy song that really sticks in your head.
If you haven’t heard it yet, you should!
Road RunnerLULU’S MARBLE
Lulu’s Marble is a four-piece garage rock band that makes you forget about borders of nationality and gender.
They debuted in 1994, and after guitarist-vocalist Akko sadly passed away in a motorcycle accident in 1999, the remaining members continued the band.
Their wildly distorted, noisy guitar sound and a raspy, far-from-cute vocal style are insanely cool! The organ sound, which gives off a unique vibe, also feels nostalgic and totally addictive.
They’re a legendary girls’ band that makes you realize just how unrestrained and amazing the ’90s were musically—so definitely dive deeper into their work!
