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 promising new faces (41–50)
Indecipherablejin
Haruka, the guitarist of the rock band Jin, is from Wakayanagi, Kurihara District, Miyagi Prefecture (now Kurihara City).
Their third single, Kaidoku Funō, was used as the second opening theme for the MBS/TBS anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
With this single, they made their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.
Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From veterans to notable new faces (51–60)
Your sweet tasteMeron Kinenbi
Megumi Murata of Melon Kinenbi is from Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and this song was released in 2000 as Melon Kinenbi’s debut single.
It was used as the second ending theme for the TBS anime Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge.
EverMatsuzawa Miki
Miki Matsuzawa was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
In her second year of junior high school, her talent was discovered by DJ UTO on the Nippon TV program ‘Uta Sta!!’.
She sang ‘LUCKY GIRL’ in the final presentation and passed.
She made her major debut with this song, which was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s ‘RonQ! Highland’ in July 2008 and as the set song for ‘Uta Sta!!’ in July 2008.
In the season of young leaves,Hatakeyama Miyuki
Miyuki Hatakeyama is a singer-songwriter from Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture.
She served as the vocalist for groups such as Double Famous and Port of Notes, and made her solo debut in 2001 with The Night Illuminated by the Shining Moon.
She has also been appointed as a Minato Kesennuma Ambassador for her hometown and as a Miyagi Kizuna Ambassador, and her love for her roots has resonated with people across Japan.
Making the most of her warm voice, she is active not only in music but also in numerous commercial narrations.
She has drawn attention for collaborating across borders with many artists, including Yumi Matsutoya and Grammy Award–winning producer Jesse Harris.
Summer grass railwayYusa Mimori
Mimori Yusa is a singer-songwriter from Sendai who debuted in 1988 with the album Hitomi Suishō.
She has produced many story-driven pieces of music, and her musical style has been highly praised from many quarters.
She is also very active in live performances and holds an annual concert during the Hinamatsuri season called “cafe mimo — Momo Sekku Chakai.” For that show, she invites a variety of guest musicians.
A hallmark of Mimori Yusa is that, while she has a distinctive musical identity, many of her songs are loved by everyone.
Dance in the RainKaneko Kyohei
Kyohei Kaneko is from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and this song was released as a digital single.
In 2000, he won the Judges’ Special Award at the 13th JUNON Superboy Contest as the youngest recipient in its history.
He is also very skilled at dancing and is full of talent.
sunamasaki annainin
The members of Amatsaki Annainin are from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
They were active as a three-piece band, but after Kosame Nishiyama and Poncho Saito left, only Harutaro Amenochi remains.
Their first single, Ohisama, was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Daily Lives of High School Boys.