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Bands, artists, and singers from Kumamoto Prefecture

Do you know any artists from Kumamoto Prefecture?

When people talk about Kyushu, Fukuoka tends to get most of the attention, and it’s true that Fukuoka has produced many popular artists—but Kumamoto holds its own too!

In recent years, there have been plenty of artists from Kumamoto who enjoy widespread popularity and name recognition across all ages, including nationally beloved rock bands, singer-songwriters, and veteran enka singers.

In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of artists from Kumamoto Prefecture, so take this opportunity to check them out!

Playlist

Bands, artists, and singers from Kumamoto Prefecture
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1eastLIFEWANIMA
LIFEWANIMAplay_arrow
With a power-packed song that gives energy to many people...
2eastIt’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
It's okay.BLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
A band that gained attention as a tear-jerking rock band...
3eastBUBBLE-GUM MAGICTeranaka Tomoaki (KEYTALK)
BUBBLE-GUM MAGICTeranaka Tomoaki (KEYTALK)play_arrow
A danceable rock tune that’s sure to make you want to dance...
4eastParadiseBantomi ko (Do As Infinity)
ParadiseBantomi ko (Do As Infinity)play_arrow
Do As I…’s vocalist, affectionately known by the nickname Ban-chan,
5eastpetalRirii sayonara.
petalRirii sayonara.play_arrow
A solo project by vocalist Hiroki...
6eastFirst loveMurashita Kōzō
First loveMurashita Kōzōplay_arrow
The singer-songwriter famous for First Love...
7eastPayapayaMAGUMI(Repisshu)
PayapayaMAGUMI(Repisshu)play_arrow
A band active mainly in rock and ska, …
8eastFarewell SongShibata Takahiro (Wasureranneyo)
Farewell SongShibata Takahiro (Wasureranneyo)play_arrow
Masaki Suda and Akihiro Nishino from King Kong...
9eastYou don’t have to go back.Shimazu Aya
You don't have to go back.Shimazu Ayaplay_arrow
Enka singer Aya Shimazu is from the former Kamoto District in Kumamoto Prefecture…
10eastThe miracle that we metMICA
The miracle that we metMICAplay_arrow
Shin, who is active as a community-rooted artist…
11eastLonging for RainYashiro Aki
Longing for RainYashiro Akiplay_arrow
A charmingly husky voice that evokes a sense of melancholy...
12eastYEAH!!YEAH!!YEAH!!NESMITH(EXILE)
YEAH!!YEAH!!YEAH!!NESMITH(EXILE)play_arrow
As a vocalist and performer of EXILE...
13eastFeeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato
Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
With an ageless, ever-youthful charm, the singer...
14eastDiamondsWatanabe Atsuko (PRINCESS PRINCESS)
DiamondsWatanabe Atsuko (PRINCESS PRINCESS)play_arrow
The PRINCESS PRINCESS mem...
15eastCrossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri
Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri Ishikawa, whose glossy, beautiful singing voice is captivating...
16eastMONKEY4Pochomukin (Gaki Renjā)
MONKEY4Pochomukin (Gaki Renjā)play_arrow
The MC of the hip-hop unit Gagak Ranger...
17eastGamble Rumbleyuri(m.o.v.e)
Gamble Rumbleyuri(m.o.v.e)play_arrow
Music produced by t-kimura…
18eastGet WildUtsunomiya Takashi (TM NETWORK)
Get WildUtsunomiya Takashi (TM NETWORK)play_arrow
A glittering, synth-driven dan...
19eastSacred Girl DomainTakaranoya Arika (ALI PROJECT)
Sacred Girl DomainTakaranoya Arika (ALI PROJECT)play_arrow
A... that captivates listeners with its dark and distinctive worldview.
20eastMarch of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko
March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
A resonant tone that makes you feel energized just by listening…
21eastsunflowerKoyama Takuji
sunflowerKoyama Takujiplay_arrow
Takuji Koyama is a singer-songwriter from Kumamoto who debuted in 1983…
22eastthorny pathNakada Yūji, Nagata Takaki (Tsubakiya Shijuusou)
thorny pathNakada Yūji, Nagata Takaki (Tsubakiya Shijuusou)play_arrow
Active in the three-piece rock band Tsubakiya Shijūsō (Tsubakiya Quartet)…
23eastYou got game?Kimeru
You got game?Kimeruplay_arrow
Kimeru, who is active as a singer and actor…
24eastFreedomHigashida Tomohiro
FreedomHigashida Tomohiroplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Kumamoto Prefecture, currently living there. …
25eastCanvasKu-ron
CanvasKu-ronplay_arrow
A hip-hop group formed in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture...
26eastOwara Koishi Kaze no BonKiyo HIDE
Owara Koishi Kaze no BonKiyo HIDEplay_arrow
Kumamoto Prefecture’s proud musical treasure—that is Mr. Kiyohide...
27eastFlowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri
Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuriplay_arrow
Kitajima Music Office, known as the Kitajima Family, ...
28eastheartMaika
heartMaikaplay_arrow
A female singer-songwriter. In middle school, she...
29eastI can’t be honestNakamura Mirai
I can’t be honestNakamura Miraiplay_arrow
Miku Nakamura, who is active as a singer, is from Kumamoto Prefecture...
30eastMr. SummertimeKanae Masako (Sākasu)
Mr. SummertimeKanae Masako (Sākasu)play_arrow
Member of Circus, a four-person chorus group…
31eastWords of courageMurakami Keisuke (MULTI MAX
Words of courageMurakami Keisuke (MULTI MAXplay_arrow
He played guitar in the band MULTI MAX...
32eastAttack No. 1 (2005)Fukuda Saki
Attack No. 1 (2005)Fukuda Sakiplay_arrow
Saki Fukuda, who works as an actress and singer, is from Kumamoto Prefecture...
33eastOne-Sixth Dream TravelerHiguchi Ryōichi
One-Sixth Dream TravelerHiguchi Ryōichiplay_arrow
A male singer-songwriter. Hokkaido Television...
34eastVividFuruya Ran, Maekawa Ruki
VividFuruya Ran, Maekawa Rukiplay_arrow
MAZZEL’s Kyushu-born members, rising stars
35eastWeeping MoonAmane Mihiro
Weeping MoonAmane Mihiroplay_arrow
Mihiro Amane made her major debut in 2011 and…
36eastTokyo’s WinterA Natsume
Tokyo's WinterA Natsumeplay_arrow
A Natsume’s music resonates with young people.
37eastfriendNakamura Chihiro
friendNakamura Chihiroplay_arrow
A female singer-songwriter from Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture...
38eastSakura Kimi ni Emuyozuka*
Sakura Kimi ni Emuyozuka*play_arrow
yo, who is active as a singer-songwriter…
39eastEddie’s SongChārī Nagatani
Eddie's SongChārī Nagataniplay_arrow
A country singer born in Kumamoto City. Country...
40eastOne of the twoNanjo Koji
One of the twoNanjo Kojiplay_arrow
Koji Nanjo is a Kumamoto City native who debuted in 1973...
41eastSnow FireflyTsukahara Teppei
Snow FireflyTsukahara Teppeiplay_arrow
Teppei Tsukahara made his major debut in 2008 and...
42eastFlowers Nestled TogetherNishikawa Hitomi
Flowers Nestled TogetherNishikawa Hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi Nishikawa is an artist from Yatsushiro who debuted in 1994…
43eastMy hometown is Amakusa.Aikawa Masaki
My hometown is Amakusa.Aikawa Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Aikawa, in 2008 from Nippon Crown…
44eastHometown KumamotoSaida Mami
Hometown KumamotoSaida Mamiplay_arrow
When performing as a singer-songwriter, Aida…
45eastLife BoatMasaki Yūji
Life BoatMasaki Yūjiplay_arrow
Yūji Masaki joined Warner-Pioneer in 1982…
46eastIt flowed out from the headphones.Satou Tomomi
It flowed out from the headphones.Satou Tomomiplay_arrow
Tomomi Satou is a singer-songwriter from Kumamoto...
47eastAm I Fallin’ in Love?Kitaguchi Kazusa
Am I Fallin' in Love?Kitaguchi Kazusaplay_arrow
Kazusa Kitaguchi is a Kumamoto-born ... who debuted in 2009.
48eastAmakusa Pure HeartAmakusa Jirō
Amakusa Pure HeartAmakusa Jirōplay_arrow
Jiro Amakusa released de... from Nippon Crown in 2005.
49eastA street corner where stars fallBin Itoo
A street corner where stars fallBin Itooplay_arrow
The popular song group Toshii Ito and Happy & Blue…
50eastAutumn SwallowAoki Miho
Autumn SwallowAoki Mihoplay_arrow
Miho Aoki is from Kumamoto City and debuted in 1984...
51eastBlue starShun (Vidoru)
Blue starShun (Vidoru)play_arrow
In the visual kei rock band Vidoll...
52eastAihatsugawaNakajima Yukiko
AihatsugawaNakajima Yukikoplay_arrow
Yukiko Nakajima made her record debut in 1994...
53eastheart earringsNarikiyo Kanako
heart earringsNarikiyo Kanakoplay_arrow
Kanako Narikiyo was (released/debuted) from Tokuma Japan in 1984...
54eastcontrarian; someone who instinctively does the opposite or acts contrary out of perverseness (Amanojaku)Sawai Akira
contrarian; someone who instinctively does the opposite or acts contrary out of perverseness (Amanojaku)Sawai Akiraplay_arrow
Akira Sawai made his major-label debut from Nippon Crown in 2012...