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.
Be sure to take a look!
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Kansai-born bands, artists, and singers (351–360)
Super Never-Give-Up Dancechōtokkyū
Bullet Train is an unconventional group consisting of two vocalists and five dancers—the first ever to feature dancers as the main act with vocals in the background—and member Koichi (Koichi Yoshino) hails from Nara Prefecture.
This song was released in 2017 as their 12th single.
It’s a track that maximizes the coexistence of “cool” and “uncool.”
NEW CLASSIC DANCE NUMBERodoru! disuko muromachi
We’re Odoru! Disco Muromachi, a funk band formed in Kyoto in 2012.
We’re known for our funky sound that preserves an analog feel while creating a new vision of funk.
Once you hear us, our sound will get stuck in your head.
The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi
Harumi Miyako from Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Even if you’re not a fan of enka, many people have probably heard this song—“Suki ni Natta Hito,” released in 1968.
With her uniquely powerful voice, she enjoys immense popularity as a nationally beloved enka singer.
Fragments BlueHasegawa Anri
Anri Hasegawa is a voice actress and singer from Nara Prefecture.
This song was used as the opening theme for the PlayStation 2 game “Fragments Blue” and was released in 2005.
Her clear, translucent singing voice leaves a strong impression, and the title track was composed by Junichi Inagaki.
With tenderness for sorrowSakai Ayumi
Ayumi Sakai is a singer from Hashimoto City in Wakayama Prefecture.
She originally worked as a model for the fashion magazine CanCam and made her singing debut in 2009.
Her first single, “Kanashimi o Itoshisa de,” was used as the theme song for season 4 of the drama Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi and drew a lot of attention.
She also appeared frequently on variety shows such as Gyoretsu no Dekiru Hōritsu Sōdansho.
Today, she is popular as an Instagrammer.
She has an unpretentious, straightforward singing voice.
Kyoto City Boogiesouonji
Carrying on the genetic legacy of Mura Hachibu, the band that could be called the most quintessentially Kyoto rock ’n’ roll outfit is So-onthe.
Since their formation in 1994, despite hiatuses and lineup changes, they have continued to perform energetically with Kyoto as their base.
The song appears on their first album, So Good, released independently in 2000.
DEEP BREATHRIDER CHIPS featuring ROLLY
The ending theme used for Kamen Rider Agito is DEEP BREATH by ROLLY, released under the name RIDER CHIPS featuring ROLLY.
ROLLY was born in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
He is the vocalist of the band Sukanchi (Succhi/Scanch) and is also well known by the name Rolly Teranishi.