Bands, artists, and singers from Niigata Prefecture
When you hear “musicians from Niigata Prefecture,” which artists come to mind?
If you like rock bands, you might think of your favorites, and there are also many idols and enka singers from Niigata.
In this article, we’ll introduce many singers and bands from Niigata Prefecture!
You might even discover, “Wait, they’re from Niigata?!”
We’ll cover a wide range of artists across generations and genres, so if any of them catch your interest, be sure to take your time and listen to their music!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Niigata Prefecture (31–40)
SupernovaRAPTOR
RAPTOR is a punk rock band formed in 2013.
The song in the video is included on their 2016 mini-album “Dream Is Over.” The classic, distortion-laden guitar solo is pleasing to the ear.
BalalaikaTsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu
Koharu Kusumi joined Morning Musume as a member in May 2005.
Her CD debut was “Iroppoi Jirettai.” She left the group in December 2009, four years after joining.
She is also known for making her voice acting debut in 2006 as Kirari Tsukishima in the anime Kirarin Revolution, releasing six singles and three albums as Kirari Tsukishima.
She was loved by a wide range of fans, from children to adults.
Later, she engaged in various activities, including serving as an exclusive model for the women’s fashion magazine CanCam.
permanent ditchKEESHKAS soundservice
This is a track included on the split EP with Gnashtone, “Resonance EP,” released in 2013.
Its use of electronic elements makes for a uniquely original sound, and calling them simply a band feels almost too limiting.
Driving All NightTAKAKO（DOUBLE）
Takako, a diva from Niigata deeply influenced by Black music, once performed as DOUBLE with her older sister Sachiko, who passed away suddenly in 1999.
Takako’s greatest appeal is her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s often said that, compared to Westerners and people of African descent, the Japanese physique makes it harder to produce a deep, resonant singing voice.
That creates a high hurdle when singing R&B, a genre rooted in America.
Even so, Takako’s voice has a power that transcends race.
It’s no exaggeration to call it a miraculous voice born in Niigata.
I won’t say goodbye.Watanabe Mitsugu, Fujita Tsutomu (PERSONZ)
Bassist Mitsugu Watanabe and drummer Tsutomu Fujita of the rock band PERSONZ, which made their major debut in 1987, are from Niigata Prefecture.
The band’s early works, the albums “ROMANTIC REVOLUTION” and “POWER-PASSION,” were reborn several years after their release through the RELOAD PROJECT and continue to be loved by many.
Watanabe and Fujita are talents born of Niigata, and their passionate performances and deep love for music bring us listeners new surprises and inspiration!
Bands, artists, and singers from Niigata Prefecture (41–50)
The season the sun gave usFujimi Kōkō Sakkā-bu
This is the ending theme of the coming-of-age soccer anime Clean Freak! Aoyama-kun, which centers on a germaphobic high school boy.
It’s sung by the voice actors who play the characters, and one of them, Daisuke Sakaguchi, is from Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture.
He is a popular voice actor who has been active since his appearance in 1992’s Sailor Moon.
Man’s BluesMifune Hiroshi
These days, it’s unfortunately become common to think that being able to sing high notes is the mark of an attractive vocalist, but there was a time when singers with low voices were admired and popular.
One such artist was Hiroshi Mifune, known by the epithet “The Enchanting Low Notes.” Born in Niigata Prefecture, Mifune began his path as a singer after being chosen to represent Niigata in NHK’s Nodo Jiman contest.
His signature song, “Otoko no Blues” (“A Man’s Blues”), showcases his greatest charm—his rich low register—and sparked a “low-voice boom” across the music industry.
Give a listen to Mifune’s dandy, captivating voice!