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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!

Playlist

Bands, artists, and singers from the Kansai region
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastRIVER10-FEET
RIVER10-FEETplay_arrow
A summer classic by 10-FEET from Kyoto
2eastThe song about letting things that come from the right flow to the leftMūdi Katsuyama
The song about letting things that come from the right flow to the leftMūdi Katsuyamaplay_arrow
The Breakthrough and Musical Life of Moody Katsuyama
3eastIt’s spring.Ninagawa Beni
It's spring.Ninagawa Beniplay_arrow
Wagakki Band, which fuses traditional Japanese music with rock
4eastLesson IKagawa Ryo
Lesson IKagawa Ryoplay_arrow
Folk singer Ryo Kagawa, his unique musical world
5eastNext-door flowerKōga-ryū Ninja! Ponpoko
Next-door flowerKōga-ryū Ninja! Ponpokoplay_arrow
Activities of the tanuki ninja VTuber Ponpoko
6eastmiracleIno Toshiharu
miracleIno Toshiharuplay_arrow
A music artist born in Cebu and raised in Wakayama
7eastBoss Bitch7!!
Boss Bitch7!!play_arrow
Rapper 7 from Wakayama draws attention with his unique music.
8eastDive in Your FaithFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Dive in Your FaithFear, and Loathing in Las Vegasplay_arrow
A hardcore band of Fear and Loathing
9eastOpen your heartKamino Yua (SARD ANDĀGURAAUNDO)
Open your heartKamino Yua (SARD ANDĀGURAAUNDO)play_arrow
SARD UNDERGROUND vocalist who inherits ZARD
10eastAliceKAREN(LUV K RAFT)
AliceKAREN(LUV K RAFT)play_arrow
Multi-creative activities by KAREN of LUV K RAFT
11eastENVYMIKADO
ENVYMIKADOplay_arrow
The achievements of MIKADO, a rapper from Wakayama
12eastSounds goodShiozaki Taichi
Sounds goodShiozaki Taichiplay_arrow
Artist Taichi Shiozaki’s achievements and challenges
13east24karats GOLD GENESISGotō Takuma
24karats GOLD GENESISGotō Takumaplay_arrow
Takuma Goto, active in dance
14eastPhoenixHarada Namito
PhoenixHarada Namitoplay_arrow
From Wakayama, Enka Gen Z rising star Harada Namito
15eastGather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
An artist from Kyoto is popular for their captivating music.
16eastIt’s MeFluffy
It's MeFluffyplay_arrow
Fluffy is a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region.
17eastLionberii guddoman
Lionberii guddomanplay_arrow
Berry Goodman gains support with diverse music
18eastsummer festivalJITTERIN’JINN
summer festivalJITTERIN'JINNplay_arrow
In the ’90s, I listened to a lot of rock bands and...
19eastCrazy Danceryoru no honki dansu
Crazy Danceryoru no honki dansuplay_arrow
From Kyoto, an enticing Night of Serious Dance
20eastThat summer is becoming an addiction.kukkī! (Jenīhai)
That summer is becoming an addiction.kukkī! (Jenīhai)play_arrow
Cookie’s super band is active
21east《A》BEGINNINGmotozawa seiya, sano masaya
《A》BEGINNINGmotozawa seiya, sano masayaplay_arrow
The rise and growth of an idol group from Kansai
22eastHero: Smile, Senior Chopin!Eguchi Saya
Hero: Smile, Senior Chopin!Eguchi Sayaplay_arrow
Saya Eguchi of BEYOOOOONDS, an idiosyncratic idol
23eastRaze MeChinozo、Yoru
Raze MeChinozo、Yoruplay_arrow
A new unit from Kansai, 'Space Pilot,' is born.
24eastmorning sunaimyon
morning sunaimyonplay_arrow
A songstress from Nishinomiya who delivers emotion and empathy.
25eastDoki itnaniwa danshi
Doki itnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
A new idol group from Kansai Jr.
26eastword sellerāban gyarudo
word sellerāban gyarudoplay_arrow
Male-female twin-vocal trauma technopop
27eastSummer is ending soon.Hamabata Youhei
Summer is ending soon.Hamabata Youheiplay_arrow
Yohei Hamabata, a singer-songwriter with a beautiful voice
28eastI did not exist.Kuramaru Riko
I did not exist.Kuramaru Rikoplay_arrow
The achievements of digital voice actor idol Riko Kuramaru
29eastsignpostYamanishi Akari
signpostYamanishi Akariplay_arrow
Akari Yamazaki, enka solo debut, love for her hometown
30eastWoman ~from “W’s Tragedy”Kawashima Keiji
Woman ~from “W’s Tragedy”Kawashima Keijiplay_arrow
Keiji Kawashima, a pop singer with depth
31eastcassisChim Chap
cassisChim Chapplay_arrow
Transcending generations with diverse musicality
32eastI prayPUSHIM
I prayPUSHIMplay_arrow
PUSHIM is a singer from Osaka who leads the reggae scene.
33eastMUCHURe:name
MUCHURe:nameplay_arrow
Re:name’s fusion of Western and Japanese music is highly acclaimed
34eastboySOUTH BLUE
boySOUTH BLUEplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Osaka with a diverse sound
35eastIf I could become the winditō ginji
If I could become the winditō ginjiplay_arrow
Ginji Ito: Achievements in Pop Music History and Introduction to His Works
36eastKatsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei
Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōheiplay_arrow
Introduction to the Music Career and Appeal of Kohei Dojima, a Singer-Songwriter from Osaka
37eastDotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi
Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimiplay_arrow
Yoshimi Tendo is a major star in the enka world.
38eastGo on a journeyYamauchi Souichirou
Go on a journeyYamauchi Souichirouplay_arrow
Soichiro Yamauchi of Fujifabric: His Musicality and Appeal
39eastAnemone nikoensis (Ichirin-sō)Yamamoto Aya
Anemone nikoensis (Ichirin-sō)Yamamoto Ayaplay_arrow
Introduction to Sayaka Yamamoto’s solo career and appeal
40eastjellyfishMatsumuro Masaya
jellyfishMatsumuro Masayaplay_arrow
Masaya Matsumuro's pop music and appeal
41eastOh, early summer rainYamazaki Ten, Tamura Hono, Fujiyoshi Karin
Oh, early summer rainYamazaki Ten, Tamura Hono, Fujiyoshi Karinplay_arrow
Sakurazaka46 is thriving with members from Osaka
42eastI wonder why.Tetsu (Tetsu and Tomo)
I wonder why.Tetsu (Tetsu and Tomo)play_arrow
Tetsu from Tetsu and Tomo, a master of comedy and singing
43eastHello HelloSebu Hiroko
Hello HelloSebu Hirokoplay_arrow
A composer active in film music and independent projects
44eastPour the oil!Takemoto Yui (Sakurazaka46)
Pour the oil!Takemoto Yui (Sakurazaka46)play_arrow
Yui Takemoto, a popular member active in Sakurazaka46
45eastSuperCaliTsurubou Shion (JO1)
SuperCaliTsurubou Shion (JO1)play_arrow
Shion Tsurubo of JO1 is active in both music and acting.
46eastShooting starBalmy
Shooting starBalmyplay_arrow
Retro music of the young girls band Balmy
47eastGotta BeAee! group
Gotta Be Aee! groupplay_arrow
A Kansai-born, multi-talented Aぇ! group on the rise
48south_eastGotta BeAee! group
Gotta Be Aee! groupplay_arrow
A Kansai-born, multi-talented Aぇ! group on the rise
49eastBad NightPanorama Panama Town
Bad NightPanorama Panama Townplay_arrow
A rock band of Kobe University students, easy-to-listen music
50eastI hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru
I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Kaneyori Masaru, a girls' rock band from Osaka
51eastThe Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo
The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyoplay_arrow
A four-member girls’ band from high school, pursuing their own unique musical style
52eastSong of Hopeurutora tawā
Song of Hopeurutora tawāplay_arrow
Rock band Ultra Tower from Shiga disbands
53eastSWEET TEMPTATIONAldious
SWEET TEMPTATIONAldiousplay_arrow
A flashy, guitar-centered girls’ metal band
54eastKiseki RushGIRLFRIEND
Kiseki RushGIRLFRIENDplay_arrow
Girls band from Caress
55eastHoshigaoka ParkHump Back
Hoshigaoka ParkHump Backplay_arrow
Girls band with frequent member changes
56eastLoving UniverseSCANDAL
Loving UniverseSCANDALplay_arrow
A leading presence among girls' bands
57eastavocadoyonige
avocadoyonigeplay_arrow
Girls band from Osaka, major debut in 2017
58eastmayflyЯeal
mayflyЯealplay_arrow
Ryoko vocals, fast-paced and powerful
59eastPeaceful Weekdaynegurije
Peaceful Weekdaynegurijeplay_arrow
Girls' band disbands after winning contest
60eastDance all night my friendsAge Factory
Dance all night my friendsAge Factoryplay_arrow
In 2010, the vocalist-guitarist, who was a high school student at the time...
61eastNEVERLANDLOSTAGE
NEVERLANDLOSTAGEplay_arrow
In discussions about rock bands from Nara Prefecture, it’s abso...
62eastTell Me WhySunrise In My Attache Case
Tell Me WhySunrise In My Attache Caseplay_arrow
A rock ban… formed in Canada, originally from Nara Prefecture
63eastDream In DriveTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
Dream In DriveTHE ORAL CIGARETTESplay_arrow
Now they’re even performing at major festivals nationwide, becoming a leading act in Japanese rock...
64eastforget-me-notatagi
forget-me-notatagiplay_arrow
Atagi from Awesome City Club is from Wakayama.
65eastYou can’t love all of me.A-ko
You can’t love all of me. a-koplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Hyogo
66eastHONEYHyde
HONEYHydeplay_arrow
hyde: A captivating rock vocalist from Kansai
67eastLONELY NIGHTStofubeats
LONELY NIGHTStofubeatsplay_arrow
A track maker from Kobe gaining attention for their unique music
68eastExplosive Pannier-santricot
Explosive Pannier-santricotplay_arrow
tricot, popular for their intense live performances
69eastTokyokururi
Tokyokururiplay_arrow
From Kyoto: Quruli's captivating debut single
70eastPlaying hard to get means you actually like them!Supira Supika
Playing hard to get means you actually like them!Supira Supikaplay_arrow
Originally formed in Nara Prefecture, with Snow Man and…
71eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
Fuyumi Sakamoto is active as an enka singer and actress.
72eastSora-buneJōshima Shigeru (TOKIO)
Sora-buneJōshima Shigeru (TOKIO)play_arrow
One of the most popular acts in the Johnny’s lineup, TOK…
73eastJindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi
Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimiplay_arrow
Yoshimi Tendo is an enka singer from Wakayama.
74eastI’m proud of youOkuno Ryo (KIDS)
I'm proud of youOkuno Ryo (KIDS)play_arrow
Nana, who made her major debut in 2012...
75eastBLjoōbachi
BLjoōbachiplay_arrow
Queen Bee, a rock band from Kobe with a unique artistic style
76eastMUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku
MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
From Uji: an artist of lyrics × melody
77eastGod of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
The Winter Queen: The Allure of Kōmi Hirose’s Singing Voice
78eastTime-Limited Unrequited LoveAtago Kokone, Umibe Akari
Time-Limited Unrequited LoveAtago Kokone, Umibe Akariplay_arrow
Nogizaka46’s new 6th-generation members are in the spotlight
79eastHorse of YouthMatsuda Konoka
Horse of YouthMatsuda Konokaplay_arrow
Konoka Matsuda is an idol-actress from Kyoto.
80eastReluctantlyTakenaka Yuu, negi
ReluctantlyTakenaka Yuu, negiplay_arrow
The appeal of Novelbright, a popular young rock band
81eastI’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Terumaplay_arrow
Soulja’s 2007 song “Koko…
82eastOver DriveTAKUYA
Over DriveTAKUYAplay_arrow
TAKUYA is an artist from Kyoto and is currently working solo.
83eastSomei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)Dōmoto Tsuyoshi
Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)Dōmoto Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Tsuyoshi Domoto of KinKi Kids is from Nara City...
84eastpolar bearYUKI(JABBERLOOP)
polar bearYUKI(JABBERLOOP)play_arrow
JABBERLOOP leads Japan’s jazz scene
85eastMother LakeKawamoto Isamu
Mother LakeKawamoto Isamuplay_arrow
Developing music and local culture based in Shiga
86eastAgain Destiny Prelude!Sugi-e Taishi
Again Destiny Prelude!Sugi-e Taishiplay_arrow
Expressive power of 2.5-dimensional musical actor Taishi Sugie
87eastGod knows…Nishikawa Susumu
God knows...Nishikawa Susumuplay_arrow
Susumu Nishikawa, the legendary guitarist supporting Japan's music scene
88eastYoyogi alienYoung Coco
Yoyogi alienYoung Cocoplay_arrow
The music of the unique/individualistic rapper Young Coco
89eastO songNakamura Kaho
O songNakamura Kahoplay_arrow
Kaho Nakamura, the talented lead of Ryusoba, hails from Kyoto.
90eastThrough the nightFiSHBORN
Through the nightFiSHBORNplay_arrow
Breakup of a girls' band from Takatsuki
91eastjusticeLAURELS
justiceLAURELSplay_arrow
an alternative rock girls band
92eastYouth SpiceSupurīgaru
Youth SpiceSupurīgaruplay_arrow
A five-member girls' band delivering emotion-filled music
93eastTo that townDIALUCK
To that townDIALUCKplay_arrow
Three-piece girls' band from Osaka
94eastblaring headphonesJinny Oops!
blaring headphonesJinny Oops!play_arrow
A girls' band, also active overseas
95eastYou, the world you live inPOLKADOT
You, the world you live inPOLKADOTplay_arrow
They disbanded after their activities as a band.
96eastkaleidoscopeRagDöllz
kaleidoscopeRagDöllzplay_arrow
dark-style girls' metal band
97eastWHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution
WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
Music by T.M.Revolution, Takanori Nishikawa
98eastEphemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld
Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworldplay_arrow
Rock from Kusatsu, a band that inspires emotion
99eastTo Aoki HaruWOMCADOLE
To Aoki HaruWOMCADOLEplay_arrow
Rock band from Shiga, captivating with passionate music
100easttomorrowbaundarii
tomorrowbaundariiplay_arrow
A straight rock three-piece from Osaka
101eastFinal Weaponzekkei kujira
Final Weaponzekkei kujiraplay_arrow
Girls' band wins in two years and draws attention
102eastgingkoAYNIW TEPO
gingkoAYNIW TEPOplay_arrow
A band active mainly in Nara Prefecture, AY…
103eastCaneléCoelacanth
CaneléCoelacanthplay_arrow
Belonging to CATCH ALL RECORDS…
104eastLifetime RespectDOZAN11
Lifetime RespectDOZAN11play_arrow
“Lifetime Respect” is explosively...
105eastBang!MIYAVI
Bang!MIYAVIplay_arrow
The appeal of samurai guitarist MIYAVI
106eastThe Resounding CapitalROTTENGRAFFTY
The Resounding CapitalROTTENGRAFFTYplay_arrow
From Kyoto, the music festival “Porno Super Express”
107eastRestRe view
RestRe viewplay_arrow
Nara Prefecture–born … who announced a hiatus from activities in 2018
108eastLost SeaSprit end
Lost SeaSprit endplay_arrow
Formed as a cover band in my first year of high school...
109eastVandalizeTomoya
VandalizeTomoyaplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's drummer is popular worldwide
110eastOur Eternity — A love that, no matter how many times we’re reborn, only wants to hold hands.WEAVER
Our Eternity — A love that, no matter how many times we’re reborn, only wants to hold hands.WEAVERplay_arrow
A four-member piano rock band from Kobe, creating heartwarming music.
111eastUntil this sound stopsraciku
Until this sound stopsracikuplay_arrow
Piano-and-guitar rock band from Kansai, ra…
112eastBecome the windtsuji ayano
Become the windtsuji ayanoplay_arrow
A ukulele singer-songwriter from Kyoto
113eastSly womanhatake
Sly womanhatakeplay_arrow
Mr./Ms. Hatake, a versatile musical artist
114eastDiet Songyamashita rina
Diet Songyamashita rinaplay_arrow
Singer-songwriter Yama from Nara Prefecture...
115eastDon’t lose your passionUinzu Hirasaka
Don't lose your passionUinzu Hirasakaplay_arrow
Yoshihisa Hirasaka, the leader of Winds Hirasaka
116easthandkerchiefKokoro Ōkushon
handkerchiefKokoro Ōkushonplay_arrow
Formed in 2011, they made a music con… in the same year.
117eastBanzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Tōtasu Matsumoto
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Tōtasu Matsumotoplay_arrow
Ulfuls, known as being from Kansai, are actually from Nishiwaki City in Hyogo Prefecture.
118eastKawaramachi StationDoramachikku Arasuka
Kawaramachi StationDoramachikku Arasukaplay_arrow
An authentic rock band from Kobe, with music brimming with emotion.
119eastWake Me UpFurederikku
Wake Me UpFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic, a catchy rock band.
120eastGo awayMōmō Rurugyaban
Go awayMōmō Rurugyabanplay_arrow
Performing as a trio after lineup changes
121eastTokyo beautyNakazawa Yuko
Tokyo beautyNakazawa Yukoplay_arrow
Yuko Nakazawa, the first leader of Morning Musume
122eastThe World of Mercykyou
The World of Mercykyouplay_arrow
Kyo from the visual kei band DIR EN GREY
123eastButterflyKōda Kumi
ButterflyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Actress Masao Inoue gains popularity with Cutie Honey.
124eastLet me have that wonderful love once moreKato Kazuhiko
Let me have that wonderful love once moreKato Kazuhikoplay_arrow
Kazuhiko Kato is a composer of classic songs and a master of music.
125eastMini Moni. Janken Pyon!Kago Ai (Minimoni.)
Mini Moni. Janken Pyon!Kago Ai (Minimoni.)play_arrow
An idol belonging to Hello! Project in the 2000s...
126eastdancerKita Koji
dancerKita Kojiplay_arrow
The achievements and appeal of Koji Kita of Four Leaves
127eastSuper Go!!!!!Yamatsuka Ai
Super Go!!!!!Yamatsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Yamatsuka: From Noise Music to a Global Artist
128eastnonsenseMurase Mayumi
nonsenseMurase Mayumiplay_arrow
Singer-songwriter Mayumi Murase.…
129eastThe Toilet GodUemura Kana
The Toilet GodUemura Kanaplay_arrow
Singer Kana Uemura, a remarkable talent from Kawanishi City
130eastESCAPEKashiyama Kei
ESCAPEKashiyama Keiplay_arrow
The musical life of MOON CHILD’s drummer
131eastRealizeTamaki Nami
RealizeTamaki Namiplay_arrow
Nami Tamaki: aspiring musician, actress, and dancer
132eastA woman… a solo journeyTagawa Toshi-mi
A woman… a solo journeyTagawa Toshi-miplay_arrow
At 13, won the Grand Prix at the Nagasaki Song Festival, showcasing talent.
133eastGo, my hometown!Yabushita Masato
Go, my hometown!Yabushita Masatoplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Wakayama with a deep attachment to their hometown
134eastSummer FighterKamogawa
Summer FighterKamogawaplay_arrow
Solo activities of Kamo River from Kyoto, a band with the kanji for 'duck' (kamo) in its name
135eastNational Route 2gagaga supi
National Route 2gagaga supi
A moving band from Kobe that sings about real life
136easthereMaruyama Ryuhei
hereMaruyama Ryuheiplay_arrow
Kanjani Eight member who captivates with gags and singing voice
137eastexperienceHenmi Mari
experienceHenmi Mariplay_arrow
A mixed-race singer popular for sexy kayō (sexy pop songs).
138eastswitchyummy’g
switchyummy'gplay_arrow
A West Coast-style rock girls' band from Osaka
139eastHONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc~en~Ciel is a rock band from the Kansai region.
140eastTwilightHakubi
TwilightHakubiplay_arrow
A rock band from Kyoto that paints emotions and resonates with the heart.
141eastscenario.Buzz cut sheep
scenario.Buzz cut sheepplay_arrow
Rock band Buzz cut sheep from Wakayama
142eastDying countryDRAW INTO DISORDER
Dying countryDRAW INTO DISORDERplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Grunge Rock Band DRAW
143eastMagnoliaHEAD SPEAKER
MagnoliaHEAD SPEAKERplay_arrow
A four-member punk rock band from Wakayama
144eastSong of ContinuationEnka
Song of ContinuationEnkaplay_arrow
Madoka with a translucent, clear singing voice, from Wakayama
145eastsharing an umbrellaKawahara Koki
sharing an umbrellaKawahara Kokiplay_arrow
Koki Kawahara, a captivating singer of acoustic guitar and vocals
146eastAs plannedchaacha
As plannedchaachaplay_arrow
Masked rapper Chao Chao is on the rise.
147eastpeople of olden timesTanabe Daizō
people of olden timesTanabe Daizōplay_arrow
After working for more than ten years as a local government employee, (she/he) became a singer…
148eastA Love Song Even a Monkey Could Understandsekkusu mashiin
A Love Song Even a Monkey Could Understandsekkusu mashiinplay_arrow
Sex Machine is a rock band from Hyogo.
149eastHiroyuki Noritake
Hiroyuki Noritakeplay_arrow
Hiroyuki Noritake, a master jazz drummer
150eastYOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu
YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabuplay_arrow
Hentai Shinshi Club, a genreless unit from Kansai
151eastSpecial Kissoonishi ryusei
Special Kissoonishi ryuseiplay_arrow
Ryusei Onishi of Naniwa Danshi is active now.
152eastI’ve been waiting impatiently.mizuki mai
I’ve been waiting impatiently.mizuki maiplay_arrow
Enka singer Mizuki Mai, from Shiga Prefecture
153eastEnchantedSaucy Dog
EnchantedSaucy Dogplay_arrow
Saucy Dog has in recent years been a rock band that...
154eastAmber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururiplay_arrow
Quruli, a band from Kyoto that weaves a diverse array of music.
155south_eastAmber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi
Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururiplay_arrow
Quruli, a band from Kyoto that weaves a diverse array of music.
156eastMillennium PlanTRACK15
Millennium PlanTRACK15play_arrow
Next-generation rock band TRACK15 is on the rise.
157eastdisillusionTainaka Ayachi
disillusionTainaka Ayachiplay_arrow
Sachi Tainaka, a wide vocal range and powerful lyrics
158eastAlstroemeriakomsume
Alstroemeriakomsumeplay_arrow
Kobe-born girls' rock band komsume
159south_eastAlstroemeriakomsume
Alstroemeriakomsumeplay_arrow
Kobe-born girls' rock band komsume
160eastRequiem: Lark in the Wheat FieldOkabayashi Nobuyasu
Requiem: Lark in the Wheat FieldOkabayashi Nobuyasuplay_arrow
Nobuyasu Okabayashi, the God of Folk, makes his debut
161eastIn time for the end creditstricot
In time for the end creditstricotplay_arrow
A band from Shiga and Kyoto makes its major-label debut.
162eastINCREDIBLEDENIMS
INCREDIBLEDENIMSplay_arrow
DENIMS, a genre-blending band from Osaka
163eastREBORNanrokku roobaa
REBORNanrokku roobaaplay_arrow
Girls rock band expresses the emotions of youth
164south_eastI hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru
I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaruplay_arrow
Kaneyori Masaru, a girls' rock band from Osaka
165south_eastThe Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo
The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyoplay_arrow
A four-member girls’ band from high school, pursuing their own unique musical style
166eastnullparanoid void
nullparanoid voidplay_arrow
Paranoid void, a polyrhythmic/odd-time band from Osaka
167south_eastREBORNanrokku roobaa
REBORNanrokku roobaaplay_arrow
Girls rock band expresses the emotions of youth
168eastmuri≠muriBiri→Bu
muri≠muriBiri→Buplay_arrow
Biri→Bu is a pop-rock band that feels like high schoolers.
169eastZ is in great formPAN
Z is in great formPANplay_arrow
PAN's unique worldview that fuses music and comedy
170eastWandervogelkururi
Wandervogelkururiplay_arrow
From Kyoto: a rock band that transcends genres; experimental music
171eastA Love Song to My Ancestorssekkusu mashiin
A Love Song to My Ancestorssekkusu mashiinplay_arrow
A Kansai rock band that fuses music and comedy
172eastEight Great Sins82-kaime no shūshinke
Eight Great Sins82-kaime no shūshinkeplay_arrow
Emerging girls' band gaining attention with numerous live shows
173eastCherry blossoms flutter and dance toward youDoll☆Elements
Cherry blossoms flutter and dance toward youDoll☆Elementsplay_arrow
Natsumi Gonda, leader of the idol group
174eastZeroG∀LMET
ZeroG∀LMETplay_arrow
Osaka-based girls’ death metal band currently on hiatus
175eastPRINCEHIZAKI
PRINCEHIZAKIplay_arrow
HIZAKI from the metal band Versailles
176eastHow to tell a lieLOVE LOVE LOVE
How to tell a lieLOVE LOVE LOVEplay_arrow
A three-member band from a university, known for its realistic lyrics.
177eastKey -bring it on, my Destiny-Lenny code fiction
Key -bring it on, my Destiny-Lenny code fictionplay_arrow
A rock band performing an anime theme song makes its debut!
178eastHello,I love you.MaRI
Hello,I love you.MaRIplay_arrow
MARI from YURIMARI, the anime theme song artist
179eastFree NowORESKABAND
Free NowORESKABANDplay_arrow
Girls ska rock band, active overseas as well
180eastphantomPOM(can/goo)
phantomPOM(can/goo)play_arrow
POM’s can/goo, solo activities, and music
181eastRoller CoasterRED BACTERIA VACUUM
Roller CoasterRED BACTERIA VACUUMplay_arrow
A female rock band from Osaka active overseas
182eastbody pillowSEKIRARA
body pillowSEKIRARAplay_arrow
A girls band originating from Osaka is rapidly gaining attention.
183eastLook that waySwimy
Look that waySwimyplay_arrow
Swimmy is a rock band from Shiga.
184eastSummerTwinkle Twinkles
SummerTwinkle Twinklesplay_arrow
Girls' band from Osaka making waves worldwide
185eastAGAINYELLOW MACHINEGUN
AGAINYELLOW MACHINEGUNplay_arrow
A girls’ band from Osaka is highly acclaimed overseas
186eastTo a vividly colored nightclimbgrow
To a vividly colored nightclimbgrowplay_arrow
An aggressive rock band from Shiga
187eastGoodbye, Liarnolala
Goodbye, Liarnolalaplay_arrow
nolala, a twin-vocal female band from Kyoto
188eastTokyosugar’N’spice
Tokyosugar'N'spiceplay_arrow
A masculine rock-style girls' band originating from Osaka University
189eastLove Letter Weather ~my timid boy~yummy mummy
Love Letter Weather ~my timid boy~yummy mummyplay_arrow
Osaka all-female ska band disbanded in 2016
190eastFlower of the Heart〜Lefa〜
Flower of the Heart〜Lefa〜play_arrow
Shiga music duo Lefa — rooted in the local community
191south_eastWandervogelkururi
Wandervogelkururiplay_arrow
From Kyoto: a rock band that transcends genres; experimental music
192eastCowardkonpeitou beibii
Cowardkonpeitou beibiiplay_arrow
Girls pop band from Osaka, disbanded in 2016
193eastAoi Haruyurimeri
Aoi Haruyurimeriplay_arrow
The music duo Yurimeri, popular on social media
194eastSunny DriveZa☆Bon
Sunny DriveZa☆Bonplay_arrow
The guitarless women’s rock unit disbands
195eastNanahitsujiShinario Aato
NanahitsujiShinario Aatoplay_arrow
A rock band from Shiga with male and female twin vocals
196eastBeyond the horizonNaito Safari
Beyond the horizonNaito Safariplay_arrow
A rising emo-punk band from Shiga
197eastDiamondsNakayama Kanako
DiamondsNakayama Kanakoplay_arrow
The Rock Life of Legendary Guitarist Kanako Nakayama
198eastSonatinaSago’i Mariko
SonatinaSago'i Marikoplay_arrow
Mariko Sago’i’s Music and Kindness
199eastOur SongŌsawa Shin’ichi
Our SongŌsawa Shin'ichiplay_arrow
Shinichi Osawa is a talented musician.
200eastRun, runOoya Rikako
Run, runOoya Rikakoplay_arrow
Idol Rikako Oya announces a hit single
201eastI want our band to make it big.Mikkai to Miminari
I want our band to make it big.Mikkai to Miminariplay_arrow
A girls’ band from Osaka, characterized by their melodies
202eastYAMATO☆DancingKobayashi Yutaka
YAMATO☆DancingKobayashi Yutakaplay_arrow
Yutaka Kobayashi, BOYS AND MEN’s single
203eastIt’s A New FindShonen Naifu
It's A New FindShonen Naifuplay_arrow
A girls' punk band with high overseas acclaim
204eastOne more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Masayoshi Yamazaki, a multitalented musician and actor
205eastAt the End of Broken LoveHayashi Yumika
At the End of Broken LoveHayashi Yumikaplay_arrow
Predia debuted as a sister unit.
206eastThe Way of ManMori Kohei
The Way of ManMori Koheiplay_arrow
Shinsengumi Lien is an idol group born from a life-changing TV show.
207eastThe Summer I Spent With Youtachibana yurika
The Summer I Spent With Youtachibana yurikaplay_arrow
A single by Yurika Tachibana from Idoling!!!
208eastmake upgekijou metaricce
make upgekijou metaricceplay_arrow
Idol-style appearance with a death growl voice.
209eastFuki and the chickMaiko
Fuki and the chickMaikoplay_arrow
Maiko from Shiga, active with nature as her theme.
210eastFuture Saint Fighter Ω? Saint Evolution?Anazawa Jun
Future Saint Fighter Ω? Saint Evolution?Anazawa Junplay_arrow
Jun Anazawa of Nagareda Project: birthplace and career
211eastA world without youto shiki
A world without youto shikiplay_arrow
Toshiki, popular on social media, draws attention with songs that evoke empathy.
212eastempty; hollow; desertedKaneki Kazuya
empty; hollow; desertedKaneki Kazuyaplay_arrow
The Appeal of Singer-Songwriter Kazuya Kaneki
213eastTo the lovely city of 47AKB48 Team8
To the lovely city of 47AKB48 Team8play_arrow
Ruka Yamamoto, from Wakayama, Team 8 member
214eastBluma to LunchBLOOM VASE
Bluma to LunchBLOOM VASEplay_arrow
The appeal of the three-member hip-hop unit from Shiga
215eastOut of the tunnelBO GUMBOS
Out of the tunnelBO GUMBOSplay_arrow
Bo Gumbos, formed by vocalist Nagai and others
216eastHeaven’s KitchenBONNIE PINK
Heaven's KitchenBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
BONNIE PINK is an artist from Kyoto.
217eastBaby Leaf
Baby Leafplay_arrow
A Kobe-based band that moves the heart with passionate music
218eastPrecious WordsButterfly Kiss
Precious WordsButterfly Kissplay_arrow
Mitsuko Enomoto: Balancing Music and Nursing
219eastSUMMER PARADEDEPAPEPE
SUMMER PARADEDEPAPEPEplay_arrow
The origins of the guitar duo DEPAPEPE
220eastINFINITYDOBERMAN INFINITY
INFINITYDOBERMAN INFINITYplay_arrow
DOBERMA…, a rap and vocal group
221eastWhat’s Gonna Be?FIVE NEW OLD
What's Gonna Be?FIVE NEW OLDplay_arrow
A stylish rock band from Kobe
222eastFuture Yeah!Fun×Fam
Future Yeah!Fun×Famplay_arrow
Wakayama-born local idol group
223eastGero
Geroplay_arrow
The popularity and activities of Gero, a Nico Nico Douga utaite (cover singer)
224eastRusty NailHEATH
Rusty NailHEATHplay_arrow
X JAPAN’s HEATH: the charm of his Kansai dialect contrast
225eastHURTSHomecomings
HURTSHomecomingsplay_arrow
A band from Kyoto engaged in diverse musical activities
226eastKIBA、TOSHI
KIBA、TOSHIplay_arrow
Local inside-joke MC talk by a band from Kobe
227eastKING BROTHERS
KING BROTHERSplay_arrow
A rock band with an emotional sound
228eastKNOCK OUT MONKEY
KNOCK OUT MONKEYplay_arrow
A unique rock band that fuses diverse genres
229eastStarlightLOCAL CONNECT
StarlightLOCAL CONNECTplay_arrow
A rock band from Kyoto makes its major-label debut
230east“Show me the way”Lead
"Show me the way"Leadplay_arrow
The me… of the male dance and vocal group Lead
231eastlandscapeLow-Pass
landscapeLow-Passplay_arrow
A captivating post-rock band from Kyoto
232east[ekou]MASCHERA
[ekou]MASCHERAplay_arrow
A visual kei band that represents the 1990s
233eastOne VoiceMINAMI
One VoiceMINAMIplay_arrow
A singer from Shiga Prefecture produced by Satoru Shimano
234eastMorrie
Morrieplay_arrow
MORRIE, the DEAD END vocalist active in New York
235eastIndex finger, quiet!N’s
Index finger, quiet!N'splay_arrow
Kana Ueda, who works as a voice actress and singer, is from Nara Prefecture...
236eastN’ Shukugawa BOYS
N' Shukugawa BOYSplay_arrow
N’Shukugawa BOYS is a rock band from Hyogo.
237eastLooking 4uNeibiss
Looking 4uNeibissplay_arrow
Neibiss from Kobe delivers genreless music.
238eastPLEASE MERRY ME!PICKLES
PLEASE MERRY ME!PICKLESplay_arrow
A pop girls band from Kansai
239eastyellow yellow happyPocket Biscuits
yellow yellow happy Pocket Biscuitsplay_arrow
PokeBi’s Chiaki scores a million-selling hit with Kawai’s classic
240eastDivine SongPhantasmagoria
Divine SongPhantasmagoriaplay_arrow
KISAKI’s band takes the top spot with their final hit song
241eastSong of LovePsycho le Cému
Song of LovePsycho le Cémuplay_arrow
Activities of the cosplay band Psycho le Cému
242eastTransparent wordsQB and planets
Transparent wordsQB and planetsplay_arrow
QB and planets disband, leaving behind captivating songs and vocals
243eastDOLLRINA(SCANDAL)
DOLLRINA(SCANDAL)play_arrow
RINA, a member of SCANDAL, is...
244eastA Colorful WorldROBOTS
A Colorful WorldROBOTSplay_arrow
Unique songs by the guitarist of JUDY AND MARY
245eastRyoji, Okura
Ryoji, Okuraplay_arrow
Music that Daizo from Ketsumeishi captivates with
246eastHarbor CarnivalRinana
Harbor CarnivalRinanaplay_arrow
Rinana, who is from Kobe, is a singer and model.
247eastFreaks!!!SAPPY
Freaks!!!SAPPYplay_arrow
The pop music group SAPPY
248eastAwaji Island OnionsSDN48 Andaagāruzu B
Awaji Island OnionsSDN48 Andaagāruzu Bplay_arrow
A member of the idol group SDN48, originally from Wakayama.
249eastSing it our daysSECOND LADY
Sing it our daysSECOND LADYplay_arrow
Girl bands are gaining attention and thriving overseas
250eastI got so happy that I couldn’t help myself.SHE IS SUMMER
I got so happy that I couldn't help myself.SHE IS SUMMERplay_arrow
MICO from SHE IS SUMMER’s solo activities
To be continued...