Recommended bands, singers, and artists from Osaka Prefecture
What kind of artists come to mind when you hear “artists from Osaka”? Not only those who speak in the Osaka dialect—there are actually many artists from Osaka who usually speak standard Japanese as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of bands and singer-songwriters from Osaka all at once.
We’ve picked artists across genres and generations—from those whose Osaka roots are widely known to those whose hometown isn’t as well recognized—so please take a look.
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Recommended Bands, Singers, and Artists from Osaka Prefecture (71–80)
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An indie rock trio that met at a music vocational school in Osaka and formed in November 2023.
The West Coast–inspired sound woven by ASUKA, ARISA, and Tomo is a rare style in Japan’s indie scene and has been drawing attention.
They released their first music video in December 2023 and played their first live show the following January.
In July 2024, they released their debut EP, “How was it?”, with one of its tracks selected as the ending theme on Yomiuri TV, steadily building momentum.
Highly recommended for fans of breezy West Coast rock and anyone looking for a fresh new girls’ band.
REBORNanrokku roobaa
A four-piece girls’ rock band formed in 2019 by classmates at a music vocational school.
Rooted in rock while incorporating pop and alternative elements, their diverse sound stands out as they candidly portray young people’s struggles and emotions under the theme “Unleash your individuality.” In 2021, bassist Yoha joined, completing the current lineup.
Centered around live house performances in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, they actively appear at school festivals and events as well.
Their powerful vocals and energetic performances create a strong sense of unity with the audience, and they share their music on social media and YouTube.
Highly recommended for those who value being true to themselves and seek music that resonates with genuine, relatable feelings.
muri≠muriBiri→Bu
Biri→bu is a pop-rock band whose charm lies in its down-to-earth, relatable feelings straight from high school life.
Formed in Osaka in December 2014, they started as a five-piece but relaunched in June 2016 as a three-piece with SAKI, YUNA, and AYANO.
Remarkably, they played their first live show just one month after forming, and the following month released their single “☆ndard” nationwide, moving at a breathtaking pace.
In 2016, they won the Grand Prix at the Toyonaka Peaceful Love Rock Festival, and in July 2017 they released the mini-album “Muri.”, continuing their energetic musical activities.
The band is known for live performances that feel close to the audience and a tightly unified sound with all members sharing vocal duties.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to cherish the raw emotions of youth.
The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo
Formed by members of their high school light music club, Yayuyo is a four-piece girls’ band that began activities in Osaka in 2019.
Their appeal lies in a sound that fuses the nostalgia of ’90s rock with a contemporary pop sensibility, drawing on a wide range of influences such as aiko, CreepHyp, and SCANDAL.
Their first music video, released in December 2019, surpassed 800,000 views on YouTube and drew significant attention.
They’ve steadily built a track record, with a song from their album “Hibi Ranman” chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Ousama no Brunch.” With a concept of capturing everyday life in sound through a genre-free musical style, they’re a highly recommended band for anyone who enjoys diverse music.
Shooting starBalmy
Balmy is a four-piece girls’ band born out of a music vocational school in Osaka, garnering attention for their youthful average age of 19.5.
Their appeal lies in a “retrofuturistic” sound that blends 1980s synth-pop and city pop with modern arrangements.
In January 2025, they made their major debut with their first single, “Shooting Star.” With Manamin’s translucent vocals and the band’s solid musicianship, they create a unique world that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Their songs, themed around youth and dreams, particularly resonate with younger listeners, and they’re highly recommended for fans of retro-inspired music or anyone looking for a new girls’ band.
I knew it—I love you.yashiki takajin
He was active in a wide range of roles—as a singer, TV personality, host, and radio presenter—and enjoyed immense support in Osaka.
He made his record debut in 1971 with “Shōfu Kazuko” on Kyoto Records.
In Kansai, people sometimes even referred to him as “a cockroach with the voice of a bell cricket,” due to the contrast between his gruff, raspy speaking voice and his high, clear, sweet singing voice.
Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi
Ayumi Nakamura is from Osaka Prefecture.
Shortly after she was born, she moved to Fukuoka, and later seems to have returned to Osaka.
Although she lived in Fukuoka for a long time, she has a deep love for Osaka and held an event called “Kaeru de Osaka” with Nanase Aikawa, who is also from Osaka.