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