[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!

Playlist

[2026] A compilation of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA is a band from Kumamoto.
2	RikaSIX LOUNGE		From a high school band to nationwide popularity
3	Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL		NUMBER GIRL is a Japanese rock band.
4	Goodbye DaysYUI		YUI’s music is charming and moving.
5	That gentle girlKusano Masamune		Masamune Kusano of Spitz, with an original musical style
6	I long to see you now.MISIA		Singer MISIA, dedicated to music and social contribution
7	Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE		A multi-talented music creator born in Tokyo and raised in Fukuoka
8	KawaiiSPIRITUS		Swiss-Japanese roots sister duo SPIRITUS
9	Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone		Mone Kamishiraishi, who attracted attention for her role in Your Name.
10	LollipopNakamura Ryuta, Yamada Akihiro		LIL LEAGUE wins the Japan Record Awards Newcomer Award
11	Tokyo’s WinterA Natsume		A Natsume’s music resonates with young people.
12	instinctShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena, multifaceted in her musical activities
13	Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki		A famous singer-songwriter from Fukuoka
14	Honey toastPan no Mimimi		A talented musician who fuses J-POP and Vocaloid
15	VividFuruya Ran, Maekawa Ruki		MAZZEL’s Kyushu-born members, rising stars
16	Queen of the NightKanoerana		A talented singer-songwriter from Saga
17	PALEHELLPaledusk		An innovative band that transcends the boundaries of metalcore
18	DriveHIKKA		HIKKA's music captivates many people
19	Evening Calm AnthologyKurenazumu		A Fukuoka-born band gaining attention for its innovative music
20	SpotlightYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi, an enka singer from Fukuoka, is active.
21	Set the fireSHANK		From Nagasaki, SHANK is a rock band overflowing with hometown pride.
22	Why not punish both sides?Kawatani Enon, chan MARI		The talents of Gesu no Kiwami Otome’s Kawata (Kawatani) and Chan-MARI
23	FREEPorukadotto Sutingurei		A cool guitar Polkadot Stingray
24	Hedonistic sentimentDOES		A rock band from Fukuoka gains popularity through an anime tie-in.
25	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		The appeal of Masaharu Fukuyama, who excels in many fields
26	BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki, a songstress who represents Japan as a singer
27	A bittersweet episodeHata Motohiro		A popular singer known for a delicate singing voice and expressive artistry.
28	UndercoverDECO*27		Composing since age 14, with diverse musicality
29	Rejected-Love GirlSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri		A talented singer-songwriter representing the Oxygen-Deprived Generation
30	Song of DawnRin Oto		Rinne from Fukuoka breaks through with 'snow jam'
31	Tokyo feat. Mamiko Suzuki, Skaaiyonawo		The appeal of yonawo, an R&B band from Fukuoka
32	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		Major debut of BLUE ENCOUNT with a hot sound
33	a good personReina		Reina, a singer from Kagoshima, draws attention with her music
34	unfinishedieiri reo		Leo Ieiri from Fukuoka, with a powerful singing voice
35	If I sing to the sky175R		Formed in 1998 in Kyushu’s Fukuoka Prefecture, the 20…
36	Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi		An angelic singing voice, active in Studio Ghibli films
37	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue: Music That Resonates With the Heart and Its Influence
38	fireworkstankobuchin		The journey of a five-member girls’ band from Saga
39	dazzlingKamishiraishi Mone		Active with a translucent, captivating singing voice and acting
40	Before anything else, from atop the roadaikawa sho		The V-Cinema king, Sho Aikawa’s passionate music and acting
41	ANTIFRAGILEMiyawaki Sakura (LE SSERAFIM)		Sakura Miyawaki: From Japanese-Korean idol to the world
42	piercingKubota Kai		Kubota Kai makes his debut from YouTube.
43	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka is popular for her heartrending singing voice.
44	Goodbye, tearsJi Enputi		Energetic melodic punk rock that captures the hearts of young people
45	Love will winKAN		The untold story behind the creation of KAN’s smash hit “Ai wa Katsu” (Love Will Win)
46	Melodic StormHorie Atsushi		A multi-talented rock band vocalist from Nagasaki
47	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa, active as an enka singer
48	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		Band Sounds, a rock band from Kyushu.
49	budObuchi Kentaro		Kobukuro, a unit featuring a guitarist from Miyazaki
50	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Former leader of The Checkers churns out solo hit after hit
51	I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go, a popular singer of the New Gosanke (the New Big Three)
52	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		Chage & Aska, the legendary music duo
53	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi draws 75,000 at Sakurajima concert
54	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		The Charm of Seiko Matsuda, an Idol of the ’80s
55	SoupFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara from Fukuoka makes her Getsuku (Monday 9 p.m.) debut.
56	I’ve started falling in love!Batten Shōjo-tai		From Kyushu! Batten Shōjo-tai’s exhilarating idol group
57	BACKWOODS Pt.2 (feat. DADA)Evil Zuum		A Fukuoka-born rapper drawing attention with real, hard-hitting lyrics
58	Forget to breatheircle		ircle, a four-member rock band from Oita
59	Raspberry PiNakanomori Ayako		Ayako Nakanomori takes the music world by storm
60	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Enka singer Aki Yashiro, her diverse musical activities
61	An afternoon like a trapMutō Shōhei		Shohei Muto: An Innovative Artist of Jazz Punk
62	balloonizumi makura		Hip-hop MC Izumi Makura’s unique musical world
63	Sellout Zen KoanZa Ningen		Za Ningen, a band from Kumamoto with diverse musicality
64	Tokyo NoisyŌmiya Hiyori		Hiwa Omiya, an artist gaining attention for her unique music
65	If it’s with youO’s		Activities of a sister duo from the Goto Islands, as singers
66	phosphorescencemia		Sangatsu no Phantasia, a music unit that weaves stories
67	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai heals the heart with a motherly singing voice
68	Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri		Yuri Harada achieves great success with her signature song, 'Tsugaru no Hana'.
69	FREERMukai Taichi		An R&B-based singer-songwriter from Fukuoka
70	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima captivates with her singing voice and social contributions
71	It will disappear if you touch it.Ueda Marie		A singer-songwriter from Fukuoka’s passion for music
72	Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa shifts from enka to pop and thrives
73	MotionNishiuchi Mariya		A multi-talented singer-songwriter from Fukuoka
74	Festival somewhere every day!!LinQ		LinQ, a local idol group from Fukuoka with a diverse musical style
75	A bird in a cageYu-anesu		Yuanes, a poetic band from Fukuoka
76	After the nightKamisiraishi Moka		Moka Kamishiraishi is active as a singer and actress.
77	FlowerNaka Kousuke		An island-song singer from Amami who sings about island culture.
78	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		An ever-evolving singing voice: the allure of the Queen of Winter
79	Life Goes onRepezen Chikyuu		The appeal of the YouTuber DJ group Repezen Chikyu
80	ORIONNakajima Mika		Create smash hits with a lullaby-like singing voice
81	Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi		Masashi Sada: A Journey Through Music and Literature
82	MONKEY4Gaki Renjā		A hip-hop unit from Kyushu known for its provocative lyrics