Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From veterans to exciting new faces
When you hear “an artist from Miyagi,” does anyone immediately come to mind? Even for famous singers, idols, or buzzworthy bands, you might think, “Come to think of it, I don’t actually know where they’re from.” In this article, we’ll introduce artists with roots in Miyagi Prefecture.
Miyagi is a region that has produced many must-hear, core singers for music lovers, as well as numerous visual kei bands! I’d be delighted if this article helps you discover a new favorite artist or song.
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Bands and Artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From Veterans to Noteworthy New Faces (11–20)
Can we do it?Sakuma Toru (MELOGAPPA)
Vocalist Toru Sakuma, a native of Shiroishi City in Miyagi Prefecture.
He made his major debut in 2015 as the frontman of the rock band NIHONJIN and worked on songs for commercials for professional baseball teams.
He is now enjoying nationwide popularity as part of the music YouTuber unit MELOGAPPA.
By creating projects that explore music from multiple angles—such as turning hit songs into minor keys—they have broadened their support, and in 2022 they won the Silver Prize in the Video Production category at the Tokyo International Choir Competition.
As a songwriter, he has also provided music to artists like Arashi and Sexy Zone, and a co-written piece was used as an ending theme for the anime NARUTO Shippuden, showcasing his multifaceted talent.
All of YouKanō Yoshimasa (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)
Yoshimasa Kanou, who is active as a vocalist for BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE, is from Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
After being selected as a finalist in the 2017 audition VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5, he was chosen to join the group.
Their debut album, BALLISTIK BOYZ, released in May 2019, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
His standout, commanding vocals—and the group as a whole—have proven their talent, with accolades such as winning the Rising Star Award at the MTV VMAJ 2019.
You are a suspect.Hashimoto Yuta
Yuta Hashimoto is a singer-songwriter from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, whose sweet vocals have won widespread popularity.
The story of how his music box cover videos posted on social media surpassed 50 million views and drew major attention really symbolizes the modern path to stardom.
He made his major debut in 2017 with NEW WORLD, which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime DIVE!!.
His solid track record is another part of his appeal—his 2019 album CHANGE reached No.
1 on Uta-Net.
Actively performing across Asia, his smooth, soul-soothing voice is sure to resonate with fans of J-pop ballads and offer gentle comfort on quiet, restorative nights.
Mileage of LoveArai Kenichi (RAG FAIR)
Kenichi Arai, a member of RAG FAIR, is from Miyagi Prefecture.
This song was released in 2002 as their second single.
It debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and it also drew attention because Jun Nagura, a senior from their agency, appeared in the music video.
They performed at the 53rd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, singing this song.
Late bloomerSasaki Rikako (Anjurumu)
Rikako Sasaki, a member of ANGERME, is from Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture, and this was the first single released after the group changed its name from S/mileage to ANGERME.
It was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
A street corner where even lovers get wetNakamura Masatoshi
Masatoshi Nakamura hails from Onagawa, Oshika District, Miyagi Prefecture, and this song was released in 1982 as his 17th single.
It was selected as the theme song for Kamata March, and was also used as an insert song in the Fuji TV dramas Leave It to Me and Leave It to Me, My Wife.
The lyrics and music were written by Keisuke Kuwata, who composed the piece specifically for Nakamura.
Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From veterans to notable new faces (21–30)
GandharaGodaigo
Steve Fox, who plays bass for Godiego, is from Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
Their seventh single, “Gandhara,” was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV drama Saiyuki and became their biggest hit.
This song was also Godiego’s first track with Japanese lyrics.