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 (11–20)
I’ll say it tens of thousands of times: I love you.Kiriyama Akito, Fujii Ryusei, Kotaki Nozomu
Teruji Kiriyama, Ryusei Fujii, and Nozomu Kotaki of Johnny’s WEST are from Osaka Prefecture.
The other two are from Hyogo Prefecture, so as the name Johnny’s WEST suggests, the group is made up entirely of members from the Kansai region.
Ryusei Fujii’s two younger sisters are members of E-girls.
Don’t die!kocchi no kento
Kento Sugo, who performs under the name Kocchi no Kento, has been attracting a lot of attention since his 2023 release “Shinuna!” went viral on social media.
He possesses outstanding vocal ability—he even won the national a cappella competition two years in a row while in college.
Leveraging that skill, he delivers performances featuring wide melodic leaps and emotionally charged singing.
By the way, his older brother is actor Masaki Suda, and he’s even created a birthday song for him.
See you at the live house.Hanbureddāzu
Hambreaders, a rock band formed in Osaka, are definitely one of the most talked-about rock bands right now! Although they originally came together to perform at their high school cultural festival, their songs are still packed with the heat and intensity of youth.
With the keyword “Never-Ending Adolescence,” their greatest appeal lies in lyrics and sounds that grab hold of listeners’ nostalgic hearts.
They made their major debut in 2020, and we’re even more excited to see what they’ll achieve from here on out.
kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Often heard in commercials, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan was formed by members of a club at Osaka University of Arts! Their songs, with humor-filled lyrics contrasted by a cool, aggressive melodic hardcore approach, are especially popular among younger listeners.
Among the members, vocalist Koyama is from Kyoto, and bassist Aritobo is from Osaka.
Koyama is also active not only as a musician in this band but also as a video creator under the name “Sushikun.”
SPELL MAGICAcid Black Cherry
Yasu from Acid Black Cherry is from Hirakata City in Osaka Prefecture.
His band Janne Da Arc, which disbanded in 2019, was formed with his classmates ka-yu and you.
Their live-show MCs in Kansai dialect are very funny.
Their performances are cool, and that gap really gets me.
My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi
Hitomi Yaida, who has released many hit songs including “My Sweet Darlin’,” is also an Osaka-born artist.
Affectionately known as Yaiko, she’s memorable for her past barefoot live performances and her energetic singing with a distinctive vocal style.
With that lively image, Yaiko is actively performing live, and she’s a hometown-loving artist who even hosts a live event called “Yaiko Day” on August 15—named after her—in her hometown of Osaka!
Recommended Bands, Singers, and Artists from Osaka Prefecture (21–30)
Teenage SunsetHump Back
A three-piece girls’ rock band from Osaka that has won support for their straightforward, piercing lyrics and powerful, full-bodied rock sound.
Their exhilarating sound blows away the idol-like gaze often directed at girls’ bands, captivating a wide range of listeners regardless of gender.
Playing over 100 tough shows a year, they’re a band whose pure desire to simply make music comes through directly in their sound—one that upends the conventional image of girls’ bands.
