[2026] A compilation of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu
When you think of artists from Kyushu, who comes to mind?
In recent years, the rock band WANIMA—hugely popular at major festivals around the country and on TV—are famously from Kumamoto, right?
Plus, Masaharu Fukuyama and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi are strongly associated with being from Kyushu as well!
But there are many more singers and bands from Kyushu!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Kyushu-born artists who keep delivering music with passionate hearts!
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[2026] Compilation of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Kyushu (31–40)
Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo
The four-piece band yonawo from Fukuoka crafts a one-of-a-kind sound that fuses R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop.
With Shota Araya’s gentle vocals and the exceptional musicianship of every member, they create songs that resonate deeply with listeners.
They began their full-scale musical activities in 2017 and made their major-label debut in 2019.
Word of mouth about their high musicality spread, steadily expanding their fan base.
Their advanced performance skills and live shows have been highly praised across music media, and they command a strong presence at festivals nationwide.
In February 2025, they will release an ambitious work featuring Mamiko Suzuki and Skaai.
They’re recommended not only for R&B fans but also for anyone seeking genre-defying music.
fireworkstankobuchin
A five-member girls’ band formed in 2007 in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, when the members were in the sixth grade.
They drew significant attention from the start, appearing for two months on the music variety show “Zenryoku! Tunes” in a feature titled “Saga’s Super-Cute Beautiful Girl Band.” Many people may have heard their voices when “Hanabi,” the lead track from their third album, “TANCOBUCHIN vol.3,” was selected as the ending theme for the information program “Akko ni Omakase!” Although they have been on hiatus since 2019, the members have announced that they are not disbanding, making this a band whose return is eagerly anticipated.
dazzlingKamishiraishi Mone
Mone Kamishiraishi is a multi-talented performer active as an actress, singer, and voice actor.
Originally from Kagoshima Prefecture, she entered the entertainment industry after receiving the Special Jury Prize at an audition held in 2011.
She made her singing debut with the 2016 mini-album “chouchou,” which features a cover of the theme song from a smash-hit animated film.
This release drew significant attention to her clear, translucent vocals.
She went on to score another hit with “Happy End,” the theme song for a drama in which she starred.
As an actress, she has also earned high acclaim, winning the Newcomer of the Year Award at the 38th Japan Academy Film Prize for the movie “Lady Maiko.”
ANTIFRAGILEMiyawaki Sakura (LE SSERAFIM)
Sakura Miyawaki, whose journey from launching her career as an idol in Japan to spreading her wings on the global stage is truly captivating, hails from Kagoshima City in Kagoshima Prefecture.
She debuted in 2011 as a member of HKT48, and in the AKB48 Group General Election, she rose from an initial ranking of 47th to a career-high of 4th, becoming an irreplaceable presence in the hearts of fans.
After participating in a Japan–Korea joint project, she flourished as a member of IZ*ONE, and in 2022 she redebuted with LE SSERAFIM.
Their debut EP, FEARLESS, became a global hit and generated widespread buzz.
Breaking away from the conventional idol image and even venturing into songwriting, her ever-evolving music is sure to resonate with many people who are pursuing their dreams.
Melodic StormHorie Atsushi
The vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Straightener, formed mainly by childhood friends from Nagasaki in Kyushu.
Within the band, he showcases his boundless talent by handling vocals and guitar as well as instruments like piano and synthesizer, and by writing lyrics and composing almost all of their songs.
He continues to create outstanding rock numbers that make you feel like crying even as your spirits rise—such as the renowned Melodic Storm, often played at the end of their live shows, where an up-tempo groove fuses with a wistful melody.
[2026] Compilation of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Kyushu (41–50)
Rejected-Love GirlSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri
An artist from Fukuoka, Kyushu who calls herself a “2.5D parallel singer-songwriter” and sings about the sentiments of a generation starved for air.
After performing as part of the acoustic duo LONGTAL under the name Asuka and as the guitarist-vocalist of Yumeame, she made her major debut.
Her first single, Mikazuki, was immediately chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace, drawing attention to her talent and distinctive worldview.
She’s also a promising musician whose fourth single, Furaregai Girl—written and produced by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS—became a hot topic.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
The musician Yosui Inoue, who had a tremendous impact on the Japanese music scene, is from Fukuoka Prefecture.
With his nonchalant aura and a uniquely seductive sensibility in his work, he is arguably a one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter.
After debuting under the name Andre Candre, he changed his stage name and delivered deeply moving classics such as “Into a Dream” and “Shonen Jidai.” Also, the band Anzen Chitai, fronted by Koji Tamaki, originally served as Inoue’s backing band, and the song “Wine Red no Kokoro” features lyrics written by Inoue.
He has provided songs to numerous artists, and many of Inoue’s own songs have likewise been covered by a wide range of performers.
