Bands, artists, and singers from the Kansai region
How familiar are you with bands and artists from the Kansai region?
In this article, we’ll be introducing lots of bands and musicians from Kansai!
Some artists proudly announce their hometown during live shows, while others usually speak standard Japanese and don’t bring up where they’re from—but are actually from Kansai!
You might also find yourself searching for Kansai bands because you want to support local artists.
From household-name musicians to up-and-coming bands we’re excited to see break out, we’ve handpicked recommended artists for you to check out.
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Bands, artists, and singers from the Kansai region (211–220)
What’s Gonna Be?FIVE NEW OLD
FIVE NEW OLD is the kind of band that instantly adds stylish color to your space the moment you press play.
As suggested by their concept “ONE MORE DRIP”—bringing a touch of color to everyday life like aromatic oil—their hallmark is an accessible yet sophisticated sound.
FIVE NEW OLD was also formed in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
Kobe continues to produce many distinctive bands, and they are one of the city’s uniquely proud rock acts.
Future Yeah!Fun×Fam
The members of Fun×Fam, an idol group active mainly in Wakayama Prefecture, are from Wakayama.
In the first half of 2015, they were selected for the “Idol Select 10” by the Japan Local Idol Revitalization Association.
They made their major debut with the single “Mirai Yeah!”
Gero
Gero, whose popularity took off from his activities as a singer on Nico Nico Douga, is from Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.
His strengths are his passionate vocals and personable character.
The song in the video is his debut single, released in 2013.
It was used as the theme song for the anime BROTHERS CONFLICT.
Bands, artists, and singers from the Kansai region (221–230)
Rusty NailHEATH
HEATH, the bassist of X JAPAN, is from Amagasaki City in Hyogo Prefecture.
He looks very cool and stylish, but when he talks, he speaks in Kansai dialect and is actually quite funny.
That gap is really appealing, isn’t it? By the way, he uses different stylizations for his name: “heath” for his solo work and “HEATH” when performing with X JAPAN.
HURTSHomecomings
We are a four-piece band based in Kyoto.
Since our formation in 2012, we have been actively performing, including collaborations with various international artists and appearances at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL.
In April 2018, we provided the theme song for the film ‘Liz and the Blue Bird,’ steadily increasing our recognition.
KIBA、TOSHI
The vocalists of Gargoyle, KIBA and TOSHI, are from Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture.
When shows in Kobe ran late, they would joke in their MCs with a local gag: “If the Shintetsu crowd (meaning the Kobe Electric Railway) doesn’t head home soon, the trains will stop running,” which got the audience laughing.
KING BROTHERS
This song has an insanely cool, emotional sound.
It’s a track by KING BROTHERS, a rock band whose two members are both from Nishinomiya City in Hyogo Prefecture.
The song in the video is included on their 2010 album “THE FIRST RAYS OF THE NEW RISING SUN.” They’re also known for their intense live performances.