[Nagoya] Bands, artists, and singers from Aichi Prefecture
When you think of artists from Aichi Prefecture, who comes to mind?
Whether you like bands, idols, or hip-hop, there are popular artists from Aichi in every genre!
Nagoya in particular is home to many live houses and clubs, and for a long time it has been a hotbed for bands, idols, and hip-hop, producing numerous popular artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Aichi Prefecture, regardless of genre.
They’re all full of charm, so be sure to check out plenty of their songs.
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[Nagoya] Bands, artists, and singers from Aichi Prefecture (41–50)
town/cityKuroyanagi Yasunari (SOPHIA)
SOPHIA debuted in 1995, during the visual-kei boom, and stood out from other bands with their lighter makeup and casual fashion.
The band was formed in Osaka, and while most members—including vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka, who also worked as an actor—are from the Kansai region, bassist Yoshio Kuroyanagi, who joined after the band was formed, is the only member from Aichi Prefecture.
The band held their final concert at Nippon Budokan in 2013 and has been on hiatus since.
[Nagoya] Bands, Artists, and Singers from Aichi Prefecture (51–60)
PELNOD feat. Yoshie Nakano (Prod. by JJJ)Campanella
Campanella, a rapper from Nagoya who’s a constant presence at music festivals across Japan.
This one’s a sexy track featuring Yoshie Nakano from EGO-WRAPPIN’.
Hip-hop fans will surely smirk at the lyric that references “Swing at somewhere” by fellow Aichi-born rapper C.O.S.A.
New BeginningItō Chiaki (moto AAA)
Chiaki Ito, who was a member of the mixed-gender performance group AAA until 2017, which went on hiatus after their 2021 tour.
She is from Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, passed an avex audition in 2004, and won the audition program “Uta-Star!” the following year, making her debut as a member of AAA.
In addition to her performances with AAA, she was active in multiple fields—appearing in films and TV dramas, working as a voice actor in anime, and modeling—and in 2017 she graduated from AAA upon getting married.
Keep on believin’MORGIC
How about sprinting through your youth with high-velocity melodic punk? We are MORGIC, a three-piece band from Nagoya, Aichi.
We kicked off full-scale activities with our first live show at live house R.A.D in February 2023.
Our 1st demo, “GRADE UP CONTACT,” sold out its limited run of 500 copies.
Our diverse sound—featuring elements like ska punk—is a key part of our appeal.
If you want to charge toward your dreams or celebrate youth with your friends, don’t miss their music!
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They are a pop-punk band formed in Aichi Prefecture in 2005.
Armed with a fast-paced, melodic sound, they’ve been actively performing and releasing music.
In 2008, they released the mini-album “SEVEN COLORS.” In 2014, they drew attention by performing the opening theme for the anime “Wolf Girl & Black Prince.” Their catchy musical style is a major draw.
If you’re looking for a female-vocal melodic hardcore band, be sure to check them out!
EL DORADOJeiru Oohashi (Seikimatsu)
Takashi “Jail Oohashi” Ohashi, a guitarist who debuted in 1985 as a member of Seikima-II, hails from Toyohashi City.
He left the band in 1987 and continued his career with bands and as a solo artist, but has participated in Seikima-II again since their re-formation in 2005.
In 2009, the English self-cover album AKUMA NATIVITY “SONGS OF THE SWORD” was released and garnered attention.
Maybe a slight fever.itō maiko
Maiko Ito, who was active as an idol singer, is from Nakagawa Ward in Nagoya City.
She debuted as an idol singer with the single “Binetsu ka Na.” At the time, she performed under her real name, Maiko Ito.
She still works as an actress and TV personality, and you occasionally see her on television and elsewhere.