Passionate bands, artists, and singers from Ehime Prefecture
When you hear “artists from Ehime Prefecture,” do any names immediately come to mind?
Even with artists you love, it can be surprising to learn, “Oh, they’re from there!”
And finding an artist from your hometown can give you a little thrill, too.
People from Ehime—like Shiho Ochi of Superfly—often strike me as having powerful singing voices.
I’d be delighted if this article helps you discover music you love or introduces you to new artists.
Hot bands, artists, and singers from Ehime Prefecture (1–10)
A bouquet of flowers with loveOchi Shiho (Superfly)
Shiho Ochi, who performs as the solo project Superfly, is from Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture.
Former member Koichi Tabo is also from Imabari City, Ehime.
The song “Ai o Komete Hanataba o,” released as the fourth single, is known as one of Superfly’s signature tracks.
Melancholy IntersectionKashima Kimiyuki (JAPAHARINET)
Kimikuni Kashima, a member of the rock band Japaharinet, is from Uwajima City in Ehime Prefecture, while Mamoru Nakatada and Ryoichi are from Masaki in Iyo District.
They made their major debut with the single “Aishu Kosaten” and won the New Artist of the Year at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Exclusive Emotion Theorytakeyama san ten go
Takeyama 3.5 is a girls’ band from Ehime Prefecture.
At first, they operated with three regular members—who inspired the group’s name—and one rotating “secret” member, but they have since officially become a four-member band.
Including vocalist Hinaho Takeda, who has won the Shikoku folk song championship, the members have experience in gravure modeling.
They might be somewhat similar in style to Silent Siren, who also started out as models.
Compared to SaiSai, though, they come across as a catchier, more classic pop band.
Wonderful Daysthe Good Bye Youth
the Good Bye Youth is a three-piece rock band based in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.
It’s pronounced “Goodbye Youth.” Led by vocalist and guitarist Ryuki Hamada, they formed in 2016 and will captivate you with nostalgic melodies and a warmly human sound.
Many of their songs celebrate the beauty of life—perfect companions for your everyday.
They’ve also posted a cover of “Marunouchi Sadistic” on YouTube; it’s absolutely lovely, so be sure to give it a listen.
Deep loveMizuki Nana
Nana Mizuki, who works as a voice actress and singer, is from Niihama City in Ehime Prefecture.
She released “Shin’ai” as her 19th single, and the title track was the song she performed when she became the first voice actress to appear on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The single reached No.
1 on the Oricon daily chart.
Shangri-LaTakahashi Kumiko (CHATMONCHY)
Kumiko Takahashi, who played drums for the rock band Chatmonchy, is from Shikokuchuo City in Ehime Prefecture.
Shangri-La was used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV anime Hataraki Man and has become one of Chatmonchy’s signature songs.
After leaving the band in 2011, she has been active as a lyricist and writer.
Eternal Bonds feat. Another InfinityMiKA（Daisy×Daisy）
MiKA, who performs as the solo project Daisy×Daisy, is from Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.
It was originally a four-member band, but became a solo project in 2008.
“Eikyū no Kizuna feat.
Another Infinity” was used as an opening theme for the TV anime Fairy Tail.