A roundup of artists from Ibaraki Prefecture: rock bands, singers, and rappers too!
If you hear “an artist from Ibaraki,” does anyone immediately come to mind?
You might be thinking, “No one!!” — and you wouldn’t be alone.
But among artists from Ibaraki Prefecture, there are surely some you already know.
While Ibaraki is often associated with a strong lineup of rock bands and other niche acts, the prefecture has produced a wide range of artists—from veteran household names to idols.
I hope this article helps you discover new music and artists to love.
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A roundup of artists from Ibaraki Prefecture: rock bands, singers, and rappers too! (21–30)
Ver Aile: In the Blank MomentKami
Kami, who was active as the drummer for the visual kei band MALICE MIZER, was from Hitachiota City.
Although he passed away suddenly in June 1999, his drumming technique was remarkable, and he had many followers and devoted fans.
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Tatsuro Mashiko, who composed Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki,” is from Ibaraki Prefecture and has an impressive track record of providing many school songs and municipal theme songs.
In 2002, he himself debuted as an indie artist and later made his major-label debut.
He creates songs that truly touch the heart.
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COCK ROACH is a rock band known for a dark, shocking, and slightly eerie worldview—and they’re from Ibaraki Prefecture, too.
When talking about them, you can’t leave out the album ‘Akaki Seimeiyoku’ (Crimson Lust for Life).
It unfolds a uniquely heavy atmosphere unlike anything else.
While the band’s impactful tracks tend to leave the strongest impression, there are also songs with a gentle feel.
I hope you’ll compare a variety of their tracks.
And be sure to check out their live DVD to immerse yourself even more in their world.
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They are a rock band that showcases alternative and post-rock-inspired music.
Details about the members are unclear, but they are said to be from Ibaraki Prefecture and Tokyo.
With a groove akin to Western music, their sound is accessible even to listeners who are biased against Japanese music.
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Megumi Nakajima is a voice actress and singer from Ibaraki Prefecture who debuted in 2008.
She has received the Singing Award at the Seiyu Awards.
Although she suspended her music activities in 2013, she resumed them in 2016.
“Arigatou” is Megumi Nakajima’s ninth single, released in 2013.
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Mayumi Gojo is a singer from Mito who debuted in 1999.
She performs anime songs for series such as Ojamajo Doremi and Pretty Cure.
“DANZEN! Futari wa Pretty Cure” is a single released in 2004.
It won the Theme Song Award at the Animation Kobe Awards.
1HOPE SNIPERAzusa Tadokoro
Azusa Tadokoro is an artist from Ibaraki Prefecture who made her debut as a singer in 2014.
She had previously debuted as a voice actress in 2012.
She voiced Aoi Kiriya, a character in the TV anime and the theatrical film of Aikatsu!.
“1HOPE SNIPER” is her fourth single, released in 2016.