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)
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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.
KNOCKIN’ ON YOUR DOORKurosawa Kenichi, Kurosawa Hideki
In the rock band L⇔R, the vocalist and guitarist are both from Hitachi City.
This group has many hit songs besides this one, so it’s fair to say they’re well-known in Ibaraki Prefecture.
I think many people still sing their songs at karaoke.
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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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The trio Super Hikō Shōnen showcase rock that’s true to what a rock band should be.
All three members are from Mito City, and it’s fair to say their locally rooted activities made them popular.
Although they’ve since disbanded, they remain a well-loved band in Ibaraki.
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.
Yes, hold meKATSUMI
With an explosive drum sound in the intro and a full-on ’80s beat, this is a pop-rock song through and through.
The track was a major hit at the time and instantly propelled KATSUMI’s name to nationwide recognition.
He is originally from Hitachi City.