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.

Playlist

Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture \| From veterans to exciting new faces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Around The WorldMONKEY MAJIK		The drummer tax from MONKEY MAJIK is from Sendai.
2	ff (fortissimo)Ōtomo Kōhei (HOUND DOG)		Hit song by HOUND DOG, a band from the Tohoku region
3	Fooled by a love songmachigai sagashi		A mysterious rock band from Sendai is captivating.
4	KEEP IT GOING ONSuzuki Akira (WATWING)		Akira Suzuki of WATWIND makes great strides with music and talent.
5	Always.haji→		Haj→’s second single will be the ending theme for “Futtonda.”
6	People dream twice.Kubo Shiori (Nogizaka Forty-Six)		Shiori Kubo: The multi-talented idol of Nogizaka46
7	CandyRyuya Miyase		Ryuya Miyase, walking from Miyagi to the world
8	Karmic Retribution AntinomyKoizumi Kousaku (Gen’in wa jibun ni aru.)		The cause lies within me; active in music and acting.
9	Under the clock towerhalogen		From Miyagi: the rise of young rock band halogen
10	16 years oldadmires		admires, gaining attention with their hard-hitting rock
11	Gentle lovershimamo		Shimamo's song is a big hit on TikTok.
12	Can we do it?Sakuma Toru (MELOGAPPA)		Japanese musician Toru Sakuma’s musical activities
13	You are a suspect.Hashimoto Yuta		The singing voice of Yuta Hashimoto, popular on social media videos
14	Materialtsubakiya shijuusou		Tsubakiya Quartet is a Japanese-style band formed in Sendai.
15	All of YouKanō Yoshimasa (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)		Yoshimasa Kanou of BALLISTIK BOYZ, a vocalist from Sendai
16	One million “I love you”sRake		A smash hit from Rake of Sendai
17	Falling downKiller Beach		From Miyagi, a fierce UK-style rock band
18	Awakening HeroismKoki (Antikku Kohiten)		The opening theme song of the anime “Darker than Black”
19	Mileage of LoveArai Kenichi (RAG FAIR)		Kenichi Arai of RAG FAIR performs their signature song.
20	Late bloomerSasaki Rikako (Anjurumu)		ANGERME’s new single ranked No. 2 on the Oricon chart.
21	A street corner where even lovers get wetNakamura Masatoshi		Masatoshi Nakamura’s single written and composed by Keisuke Kuwata
22	GandharaGodaigo		The secret of Gandhara, the hit song by the band Godiego
23	Gei School: The Kan-gumi!!Sendai Kamotsu		Reunion of a comic band from Miyagi
24	Moon Love SongKumagai Ikumi		Activities of Ikumi Kumagai, a singer from Kesennuma
25	Where We’re HeadedTakahashi Hitomi		Hitomi Takahashi debuts with a Gundam theme song.
26	Get OverFRAM（Unwave）		FRAM is thriving with local pride and music.
27	bindweed (field morning glory)Liho		The heartwarming local songstress Liho and her charm
28	I fake mesoraru (After the Rain)		Popular VTuber Soraru: music and gaming activities
29	Yearning for youFuranku Nagai		Frank Nagai, a mood kayō singer, from Miyagi Prefecture
30	Welcome! Handsome☆ParadiseKano Eiko		Eiko Kano is a comedian and singer from Kurihara City.
31	So many times until nowZa Masumisairu		The Mass Missile is a band from Miyagi.
32	Remind me…kolme（kaimae: callme）		A self-produced girls’ unit from Miyagi
33	Miraclenavi（GReeeeN）		GReeeeN’s navi scored a massive hit with “Kiseki.”
34	Ah, Miyagi PrefectureYoshikawa Danjirō		Danjuro Yoshikawa from Miyagi releases a hit song
35	Eternal Traveler ~Dear Boy~Snow*		The origin of the artist who sings the anime theme song
36	Goodbye, Boykaraa botoru		A rock band from Sendai, popular songs
37	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		A song about a romantic rut associated with Christmas
38	SupernovaNakamura Kazuhiko (9mm Parabellum Bullet)		Hometown of the bassist of the rock band 9mm
39	War of IndependenceSuzuki Saiko		Saiko Suzuki, a singer from Iwanuma City, makes her debut.
40	KazahaneShimotsuki Haruka		Haruka Shimotsuki, a singer-songwriter from Miyagi
41	loadTakahashi Joji (THE Torabayu)		Singing George Takahashi’s smash hit about the sorrow of love.
42	Chic! Chic! Romantic!Za Kyaputenzu		From Sendai, the last Group Sounds band
43	Come On A My Houseyaotome hikaru (Hey! Say! JUMP)		Idol Hikaru Yaotome is from Sendai.
44	AiTHE YOUTH		A rock band from Miyagi Prefecture, active in their local area
45	Cooking MarchYUKA		Anime song singer, J-POP, jazz vocalist
46	YEStamada rooy		Rapper Tamaki Roy’s music and artistic activities
47	TSUBASA.A9		A9’s Nao ranks in the Oricon Top 10 with “TSUBASA.”
48	Wind, hurry.Dorothy Little Happy		A love song from Sendai that portrays a long-distance romance
49	Indecipherablejin		The band that performed the theme song for the anime “Code Geass.”
50	Your sweet tasteMeron Kinenbi		Melon Kinenbi debut single from Sendai
51	EverMatsuzawa Miki		Miki Matsuzawa makes her debut on UtaSta!!
52	In the season of young leaves,Hatakeyama Miyuki		Miyuki Hatakeyama, a singer from Kesennuma
53	Summer grass railwayYusa Mimori		Mimori Yusa creates music with a narrative quality.
54	Dance in the RainKaneko Kyohei		Kyohei Kaneko is a young dancer from Sendai.
55	sunamasaki annainin		Ame-saki Annainin is a one-man band by Amenoji Harutaro.
56	KizunaHi-Fi CAMP		Hi-Fi CAMP from Miyagi sings in Sendai.
57	the WORLDNIGHTMARE		A band from Miyagi debuts with an anime theme song.
58	I can’t find a goodbyemakino megumi		From Minamisanriku, debuted as a singer after working as a bus tour guide.
59	Pyoko Pyoko UltraMōningu Musume.		Idol Ayumi Ishida, from Tohoku, debut single
60	Blue starVidoru		Jui of Vidoll announces “Blue star”
61	I WILL GET YOUR KISSNakagawa Akinori		A moving song by Akinori Nakagawa from Sendai
62	You are the wind.Sasaki Yukio		Yukio Sasaki, active as a singer
63	You are not alone.mukakaze		Mukakaze, the band of Atsushi Sato and Shingo Sugawara
64	-Hikari-Shoujo-RoriiTa-23-ku		Visual kei band Shoujo Lolita 23-ku to reunite
65	Celebration BoatKadowaki Rikuo		A singer from Miyagi achieves a million-seller with a wedding song.
66	KIMERO!!OxT		Tom-H@ck from Ishinomaki, active as part of OxT.