Bands, artists, and singers from Shikoku
When you think of bands and artists from Shikoku, who comes to mind?
Many people probably think of Chatmonchy, a flagship all-girl band, or the singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
But bands and artists from Shikoku aren’t limited to just them!
From up-and-coming singer-songwriters to incredibly skilled vocalists, the region has produced a wealth of popular artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Shikoku, so let’s dive right in!
Playlist
| Bands, artists, and singers from Shikoku | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | TogetherOchi Shiho (Superfly) |  play_arrow | Shihō Ochi, the vocalist of Superfly, a talent from Ehime |
| 2 | Shangri-LaChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | Chatmonchy’s music activities originating from Shikoku |
| 3 | canaryYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu is a popular musician from Tokushima Prefecture. |
| 4 | Maximum the Hormone II ~Let’s Talk About Firm, Rich Noodles from Here On~Daisuke-han (Maksimamu Za Horumon) |  play_arrow | Maximum the Hormone is from Kagawa Prefecture |
| 5 | A three-penny novelSeiki Yuu (King Gnu) |  play_arrow | King Gnu’s drummer, Yu Seki, is from Tokushima Prefecture. |
| 6 | Biri MillionYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri is a singer who successfully made a major debut from social media. |
| 7 | That’s it.Akizawa Kazutaka (Saucy Dog) |  play_arrow | The success of Saucy Dog’s bassist in the rock band |
| 8 | Your backyonseikyu |  play_arrow | Su-xing-cyu is rock originating from Tokushima |
| 9 | Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | Angela Aki is a singer-songwriter from Tokushima Prefecture. |
| 10 | spring breezeSogabe Keiichi, Tanaka Takashi (Sanidii Saabisu) |  play_arrow | History and Activities of Sunny Day Service |
| 11 | DiamondsShirahama Alan (GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE) |  play_arrow | Alan Shirahama is a dancer, actor, and DJ. |
| 12 | ETERNAL BLAZEMizuki Nana |  play_arrow | Nana Mizuki is a voice actress, singer, and narrator. |
| 13 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldKusanagi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Kusanagi is a former SMAP member and formed Atarashii Chizu. |
| 14 | ReplayLONGMAN |  play_arrow | A twin-vocal band from Ehime Prefecture |
| 15 | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s debut single is a big hit; she is from Kochi Prefecture. |
| 16 | BACKSTAYsakaiyuu |  play_arrow | Sakai Yu is a singer-songwriter from Kochi. |
| 17 | All the love I haveSatō Taiji (Shiatāburukku) |  play_arrow | Taiji Sato, the vocalist of THEATRE BROOK |
| 18 | Pen and notebookwatson |  play_arrow | Watson is a rapper from Tokushima. |
| 19 | JUSTadICEOmori Seiko |  play_arrow | The activities and influence of Seiko Oomori, a super singer from Ehime Prefecture |
| 20 | Dream FlowerEn Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi En is a versatile artist who broke through with the song Yumesouka. |
| 21 | My SunShineROCK’A’TRENCH |  play_arrow | Band rock attrench derived from Bob Marley |
| 22 | Eighth note breathhime kyun furūtsu kan |  play_arrow | Himekyun Fruit Can, a local idol group from Ehime. |
| 23 | Song of HeroesŌishi Masayoshi (Sound Schedule) |  play_arrow | The career of Masayoshi Oishi, who is active across multiple genres |
| 24 | PLEDGEkai (the GazettE) |  play_arrow | A calm ballad song by the GazettE |
| 25 | Circus NightNanao Tabito |  play_arrow | Tavito Nanao is an innovative singer-songwriter. |
| 26 | NEXT LEVELYU-KI（TRF） |  play_arrow | YU-KI, the vocalist of TRF, is from Ehime Prefecture. |
| 27 | Unfit to be a loverMiyuhan |  play_arrow | Miyuhan is a multitalented singer-songwriter. |
| 28 | SWEAROkamura Kento, Fukushima Yuu (Half-Life) |  play_arrow | Introduction to the Shibuya-based rock band, Half-Life |
| 29 | Aidori (Aisei-chō)Ajia Tsuinzu Hikari to Kaze Hi-Fu. |  play_arrow | Introduction text for Asia Twins’ song |
| 30 | TwinkleMikiha (Supira Supika) |  play_arrow | Career of Mikiha, the vocalist of Spira Spica |
| 31 | Love RhapsodyKurose Manami |  play_arrow | This is a bright, uplifting song by Manami Kurose. |
| 32 | Baby BIASYano (Polysics) |  play_arrow | POLYSICS Yano’s first single appearance |
| 33 | Song of Couragedenshirenji |  play_arrow | The trajectory of the microwave and the continuation of music |
| 34 | Love FireworksOtsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Otsuka's love song tracks |
| 35 | The way homeJapa Hari Netto |  play_arrow | Japaharinet, after debuting in 2004, reunited in 2015. |
| 36 | On the calendar, it’s DecemberGMT6 |  play_arrow | Introducing songs by an idol group from a morning drama |
| 37 | Heart BeatTakeda Mariko |  play_arrow | Mariko Takeda begins her career as a singer |
| 38 | Get hyped!CO-KEY |  play_arrow | CO-KEY-style hip-hop track recommendations |
| 39 | I’ll join 27clubG:nt |  play_arrow | G:nt is a rapper gaining attention in emo rap. |
| 40 | The Tangerine SongANCHANG（SEX MACHINEGUNS） |  play_arrow | ANCHANG of SEX MACHINEGUNS is from Ehime Prefecture. |
| 41 | AsuLUNKHEAD |  play_arrow | LUNKHEAD, intensity and tenderness |
| 42 | Stairway to the SkyMegane’s |  play_arrow | Popular ending theme song of Gaoranger |
| 43 | STAR feat. WatsonT-STONE |  play_arrow | T-STONE is a rapper from Tokushima. |
| 44 | Tragic Macho MannanoCUNE |  play_arrow | nanoCUNE, a group from Ehime Prefecture, makes their major debut |
| 45 | Go for it! Good morning, March!furūtsu ponchi |  play_arrow | Individual activities of members after Fruits Punch disbandment |
| 46 | Girls WarYamashita Nanami (Wake Up Girls!) |  play_arrow | Introduction to songs by a popular voice actor idol unit |
| 47 | Final Fantasy Main ThemeUematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | Nobuo Uematsu's music has received worldwide acclaim. |
| 48 | ever-changingIkuta Takashi (PENGUIN RESEARCH) |  play_arrow | The vocalist of PENGUIN RESEARCH is from Kochi Prefecture. |
| 49 | Passage of Early SpringTanaka Yoko |  play_arrow | Musical activities of Yoko Tanaka, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima |
| 50 | Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi |  play_arrow | Akikawa Masafumi’s activities and talent as a tenor singer |
| 51 | Electrocution No. 18hi karu (dauto) |  play_arrow | The guitarist from Doubt, a world-famous star from Tokushima Prefecture |
| 52 | Love Dial 6700Dream5 |  play_arrow | Dream5's cover song group |
| 53 | Azure Sky -Paradox-FRUITPOCHETTE |  play_arrow | Introduction to FRUITPOCHETTE’s songs |
| 54south_east | Electrocution No. 18Dauto |  play_arrow | A lively rock song by D=OUT |
| 55 | Under the apple treedikku mine |  play_arrow | Dick Mine's jazz standard |
| 56 | Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko |  play_arrow | Shizuko Kasagi, a leading Japanese entertainer known as the Queen of Boogie |