[2026] A compilation of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu

Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi

[Traditional Chinese Subtitles] Aoi Teshima – Teru’s Song (Song Collection Version)

With an angelic singing voice that brings comfort to listeners, Aoi Teshima is from Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture.

After appearing at an event held in South Korea, she caught the attention of Studio Ghibli’s producers and directors, and was selected as the artist for the theme song of the Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea, marking her debut as a singer.

In the film, she not only performed the theme song, “Therru’s Song,” but also made her voice acting debut as the heroine, Therru.

She later continued to serve as both theme song performer and voice actress for Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill with the song “Summer of Goodbye.”

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SAKI

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BoyhoodInoue Yosui

Boyhood / Yosui Inoue

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.

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KEI

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"Fireworks" / Tancobuchin (Music Video) [Official]

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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dazzlingKamishiraishi Mone

Mone Kamishiraishi “Mabushii” Music Video

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.”

Before anything else, from atop the roadaikawa sho

Issei Fubi Sepia “Dear Sir/Madam, From Above the Road” [Official]

Sho Aikawa, known as the king of V-Cinema, hails from Kanoya City in Kagoshima Prefecture.

His career began with music as a core member of the performance unit Issē Fūbi Sepia, which made its record debut in 1984.

After drawing attention with their rugged performances, he also pursued a solo career.

His powerful, rock-inflected vocals—showing influences from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi and Eikichi Yazawa—are truly impressive.

While he has garnered numerous awards as an actor, including the 1998 Japan Film Professional Awards, his passionate presence as a singer is equally captivating.

ANTIFRAGILEMiyawaki Sakura (LE SSERAFIM)

LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ OFFICIAL M/V

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.

piercingKubota Kai

Pierce – Kubo Takai (Official Music Video)

Kobuta Kai, often hailed as a new-generation rapper from Fukuoka.

He apparently uploaded several of his own tracks to YouTube, and the response led to his debut.

That story alone already gives off big-star vibes, doesn’t it? The first artist he ever loved was Kobukuro, and that might be where the freedom in his music—though he’s labeled a rapper—really shows.

I personally recommend his song “Pierce”; the lyric that likens the hollow left by heartbreak to a pierced ear hole is brilliant.

Toughness and tenderness, mellow and melancholic—his music shifts through countless shades.

You won’t regret giving it a listen!