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