Artists from Kagoshima: From Famous Singers to Popular Bands, All in One Go
Kyushu is an area that has produced many veteran singers loved across generations and hugely popular bands.
Kagoshima Prefecture is no exception—famous artists known by everyone have taken off from here to the rest of Japan, and even to the world! From singer-songwriters and enka singers supported by a wide range of generations, to bands rapidly rising in popularity, and singers active on the J-pop scene… In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of popular artists from Kagoshima Prefecture who can hold their own against those from other Kyushu prefectures!
Playlist
| Artists from Kagoshima: From Famous Singers to Popular Bands, All in One Go | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | StoryAI |  play_arrow | AI gospel singer gains popularity with a powerful voice |
| 2east | dazzlingKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Active with a translucent, captivating singing voice and acting |
| 3east | Sounds goodYoshida Masato (M!LK) |  play_arrow | Yoshida Masato, M!LK’s multitalented expressive leader |
| 4east | Blueberry Nightshattori (makaroni enpitsu) |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu, music that strikes the heart |
| 5east | Summer Time MagicAme no Parēdo |  play_arrow | Ame no Parade, gaining attention for their multi-genre music |
| 6east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima is a multi-talented singer from Kagoshima. |
| 7east | setting sunyoshida takurou |  play_arrow | The music life of Takuro Yoshida, a leading figure in the folk world |
| 8east | Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi from Kagoshima, active in rock music and film. |
| 9east | Before anything else, from atop the roadaikawa sho |  play_arrow | The V-Cinema king, Sho Aikawa’s passionate music and acting |
| 10east | hydrangeaMatsuda Ayumu (Rikon Densetsu) |  play_arrow | Ayumi Matsuda, soulful, shines in Divorce Legend |
| 11east | ANTIFRAGILEMiyawaki Sakura (LE SSERAFIM) |  play_arrow | Sakura Miyawaki: From Japanese-Korean idol to the world |
| 12east | MotherMori Shinichi |  play_arrow | Shinichi Mori’s melancholic singing voice and musical life |
| 13east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A female duo from Kagoshima was formed and is active. |
| 14east | Blank FlowerTomita Nanaka (≠ME) |  play_arrow | Nanafū Tomita, the center of ≠ME produced by Rino Sashihara |
| 15east | Kitorie (UVERworld feat. Takayuki Yamada / Ai Emu)Yamada Takayuki |  play_arrow | Takayuki Yamada: a versatile entertainer who is both an actor and a musician |
| 16east | a good personReina |  play_arrow | Reina, a singer from Kagoshima, draws attention with her music |
| 17east | After the nightadieu |  play_arrow | adieu is the stage name Moka Kamishiraishi uses for her music. |
| 18east | Don’t take off my sailor uniformKunikyo Sayuri |  play_arrow | Actresses who became active after graduating from Onyanko Club |
| 19east | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | The appeal of Midori Karashima, a singer of classic Christmas songs |
| 20east | Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | Chitose Hajime from Amami, a singer who bridges folk music and pop |
| 21east | prayKinoshita Kohshi |  play_arrow | A totally blind musician delivers moving experiences through music. |
| 22east | Midnight Schoolaoringo |  play_arrow | Aoringo, a young singer from Kagoshima |
| 23east | Close My EyesFAT PROP |  play_arrow | A piano rock band from Kagoshima |
| 24east | One Meets Herwowaka (Hitorie) |  play_arrow | The vocalist of Hitorie, who sang Vocaloid songs, dies too soon |
| 25east | It’s not me unless it’s mechan MARI (Gesu no Kiwami Otome.) |  play_arrow | Keyboardist MARI, whose musical talent shines |
| 26east | calm downGORAKU the function |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kagoshima with a diverse musical style |
| 27east | Fortune Cookie in LoveKashiwagi Yuki |  play_arrow | AKB48: Yuki Kashiwagi’s Success and Popularity |
| 28east | Wonderful worldMurayama☆Jun (FLOWER FLOWER) |  play_arrow | Band YUI related to Jun Murayama, who formed it |
| 29east | ANIMAReoNa |  play_arrow | The captivating singing voice of anime singer ReoNa |
| 30east | Mikan HeartKEEN（C&K） |  play_arrow | C&K, a duo from Kagoshima associated with KEEN |
| 31east | LavenderRadiant Melancholy |  play_arrow | From Kagoshima: The growth story of a bold, boundary-pushing music band |
| 32east | Diarymiccie |  play_arrow | The Appeal of miccie, a Singer-Songwriter from Kagoshima |
| 33east | Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Ōhara Yūno (moto Dream5) |  play_arrow | Yuno Ohara transitions to acting after her time with Dream5 |
| 34east | Segodon — Main Theme —Sato Anna |  play_arrow | Anna Sato, a singer who carries on Amami’s musical tradition |
| 35east | I am a piano.Takada Mizue |  play_arrow | Mizue Takada, a renowned singer who brightened the Showa era |
| 36east | FlowerNaka Kousuke |  play_arrow | A singer from Amami Ōshima with a unique folk-style music |
| 37east | AndersonJitsuyoshi Yūichi (tesura wa nakanai.) |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kagoshima that stirs the emotions |
| 38east | Romance of Light and ShadowUtoku Keiko |  play_arrow | A versatile musician as an artist |
| 39east | Flower of LifeMia |  play_arrow | A multi-creator from Kagoshima |
| 40east | Your smileKasarinchu |  play_arrow | A music duo from Amami, popular for their heartwarming songs |
| 41east | Hey Hey Baby! You’re No. 1!Supaakuringu☆Pointo |  play_arrow | Artists from Amami Oshima disband |
| 42east | A Little Love SongŌyama Yurika |  play_arrow | Yurika Oyama's 'Chiisana Koi no Uta' (A Little Love Song) |
| 43east | Moon and MoonJonan |  play_arrow | A powerhouse singer from Amami captivates with her Guin-style vocals. |
| 44east | Don’t leave me alone.Nishida Ai |  play_arrow | The true face of a Kagoshima-born kayōkyoku singer |
| 45east | Just the way you areazusa |  play_arrow | azusa, a singer-songwriter from Yamato Village |
| 46east | Tokyo girlsakura tamako |  play_arrow | A popular song sung by a singer from Kagoshima |
| 47east | Go Your Own WayShizukusa Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Shizukusa, a multi-talented artist, Conan theme song |
| 48east | Indigo LizardSakaguchi Shuuichirou |  play_arrow | Mr. Sakaguchi from the stateless/world-music band is from Kagoshima. |
| 49east | Hello GoodbyeSasaminea |  play_arrow | Debut of idol Ai Sasamine from Aira |
| 50east | One Night CarnivalHoshi Guranmanie ・ Shiratori Shochikubai (Kishidan) |  play_arrow | Kishidan, the yank rock band, sees its member from Kagoshima in the spotlight. |
| 51east | zooIguro Toshihiko |  play_arrow | Tsuji Jinsei’s band: bassist Iguro has joined. |
| 52east | school teacherSakagami Jirō |  play_arrow | Jiro Sakagami of the comedy duo Konto 55-go and famous songs |
| 53east | Break time: 10 minutesUura Saeka |  play_arrow | A singer from Kagoshima sings during a break. |
| 54east | Crimson One NightShimazu Etsuko |  play_arrow | Etsuko Shimazu is an enka singer from Kagoshima. |
| 55east | yardkawabe hiroshi (TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET) |  play_arrow | Japanese hip-hop band member Hiroshi Kawanabe is from Kagoshima. |
| 56east | Without even knowing how to loveHigashino Suminao |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai, a singer who debuted in the 1990s |
| 57east | Because (someone is) stupidKanō Gorō |  play_arrow | Enka singer Goro Kano, released by Tokuma |
| 58east | Midnight GuitarSenga Kahoru |  play_arrow | A folk singer who had a hit with their debut song |
| 59east | Sunny DayKonishi Manami |  play_arrow | Manami Konishi is active as an actress and singer. |
| 60east | Until It Reaches YouGanaha Mina |  play_arrow | From Amami Ōshima; debuted with “Sakura no Koro.” |
| 61east | Just as time passed.Morihiro Takashi |  play_arrow | Major debut and activities of the artist |
| 62east | And to the northern landNagayama Kouji |  play_arrow | Activities of Koji Nagayama, an enka singer from Kirishima |
| 63east | Obokuri~EeumiAsazaki Ikue |  | A singer from Amami Island makes a major debut. |
| 64east | A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū |  play_arrow | The Kagoshima-born kayō music group “Toshi Itō” |
| 65east | Until love endsHideki Tachibana |  play_arrow | Hideki Tachibana, an enka singer from Kagoshima |
| 66east | Ultraman MebiusTAKERU |  play_arrow | TAKERU is a singer group in the Ultraman genre. |
| 67east | Only youSaigō Teruhiko |  play_arrow | Teruhiko Saigō is one of the Gosanke (the Big Three) singers from Kagoshima. |