Bands, artists, and singers from Tokushima Prefecture
Which bands or artists from Tokushima Prefecture come to mind for you?
Some of you might only think of a few, but there are actually many artists from Tokushima, including bands and singer-songwriters.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Tokushima all at once!
We’ll feature a girls’ band that’s still popular in the Japanese rock scene, members of a nationally beloved rock band, and even that iconic artist who represents the J-POP scene.
Don’t miss it.
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Bands, artists, and singers from Tokushima Prefecture (21–30)
License to kill (with impunity)THE NINJA
“Kirisute Gomen” is a song by THE NINJA, one of the bands representing Tokushima Prefecture.
Watching them perform is like seeing real ninjas; that stance is vividly reflected in their music.
The exhilarating melodies and intricate rhythms grab the ear and seize the listener’s heart.
The song’s diversity of sound is another hallmark: energetic passages intersect with meditative sections, making for a dynamic and compelling listen.
The mysterious, captivating lyrics that evoke the world of the shinobi have also become a hot topic among fans, making this the perfect entry point into THE NINJA’s musical universe.
Whether you’re a longtime music fan or new to the scene, once you experience it, you’re sure to be drawn in by its charm.
light bluePOLU
All members of the rock band POLU, which was active from 2016 to 2019, are from Tokushima Prefecture.
The band was formed to perform Mizuiro, the image song for Bandai Chuo Wharf in Tokushima City, and released four records—a single and three mini-albums.
They also performed live on tour in places like Fukuoka and Tokyo, and appeared at the major music festival MONSTER baSH in 2018.
Incidentally, the vocalist, Junna Maruyama, won the Junior and Senior High School Uniform Champ title on the music program Ongaku Champ.
Imagination never endsToyosaki Aki (Sufia)
Aki Toyosaki, a voice actress and singer from Tokushima Prefecture, formed the voice acting unit Sphere in 2009.
While she has played numerous anime characters—such as Yui Hirasawa in K-On!—she is also active in music both as a solo artist and within the unit.
Sphere has its own signature image colors, with a fun anecdote that they decided them in a karaoke box.
In November 2022, they released a new song for the first time in about a year and three months, strengthening their bonds as members while also valuing their connection with fans.
It’s recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to experience the appeal of voice-actor artists.
Looking down at that townInagaki Mare
Pianist Nozomi Inagaki possesses a wide-ranging musicality spanning from classical performance to modern and contemporary music, as well as cross-genre collaborations.
After studying in the Music Department of Shiga Prefectural Ishiyama High School and the Faculty of Music at Toho Gakuen School of Music, she completed her graduate studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon.
In 1991, she received the Heiwado Foundation Arts Encouragement Award and subsequently won numerous competitions.
In 2003, she was also honored with the Shiga Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award.
Inagaki’s work extends beyond the bounds of classical music, actively engaging in collaborations with dance, visual arts, opera, and more.
She is highly regarded for her deep insight into and expressive power with modern and contemporary repertoire, and is recognized as an artist driven by a spirit of exploration toward new musical expressions.
She is recommended not only for fans of classical music, but also for those interested in contemporary and experimental works.
Rise upYamashita Nanami (Wake Up Girls!)
Nanami Yamashita, who was also active as a member of the voice actor-artist unit Wake Up, Girls!, is from Tokushima Prefecture.
With a background of entering auditions due to her interest in singing and dancing, she started out with little knowledge of acting or anime.
Through her activities with Wake Up, Girls!, she steadily demonstrated solid ability as a voice actor and artist.
Her distinctive voice is a major attraction, and her dance performances—grounded in her classical ballet experience—are also a significant highlight.
Love FireworksOtsuka Chihiro
Chihiro Otsuka, who is active in theatrical fields such as dramas and musicals, is from Tokushima City in Tokushima Prefecture.
In 2007, after debuting as an actress, she released “Koi Hanabi,” for which she herself wrote the lyrics.
She changed her stage name from her initial name, “Chihiro,” to her real name in 2011.
Don’t Look BackS-tyle
This song is by S-tyle, a girls’ band made up of members from Tokushima Prefecture.
They’re a rapidly rising group who perform not only in Tokushima but also in the Kansai and Kanto regions.
Their future success is highly anticipated, so why not give them a listen?