Feature on skilled female guitarists from popular bands
Japanese female guitarists, captivating audiences with delicate yet bold techniques, are making a strong mark on the music scene.
From tricot’s shape-shifting odd meters to Polkadot Stingray’s cool cutting rhythms and BAND-MAID’s thunderous hard rock, a host of bands are dazzling with a wide range of musical styles.
As master guitarists, each shines with a unique personality, etching a new chapter in the rock scene’s history.
Alongside audio samples, we present the allure of these powerhouse female guitarists.
Playlist
| Feature on skilled female guitarists from popular bands | |||
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| 1 | Transparent GirlTabuchi Hisako |  play_arrow | Female guitarist of NUMBER GIRL |
| 2 | Protect YouKANAMI |  play_arrow | A guitarist active in a rock band that performs in maid outfits |
| 3 | We The Unitedmiyako |  play_arrow | A female guitarist active in heavy metal |
| 4 | Sword Of JudgementSakura |  play_arrow | Sakura, guitarist of HAGANE. An overwhelming presence in metal music. |
| 5 | FanfareMAMI |  play_arrow | Guitarist activities of SCANDAL's MAMI |
| 6 | Limit LoversIgaraishi Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Igarashi of SHOW-YA, a pioneer of women’s rock |
| 7 | DiamondsNakayama Kanako |  play_arrow | The Rock Life of Legendary Guitarist Kanako Nakayama |
| 8 | MarionetteSAKI |  play_arrow | Inspired by Seikima-II, SAKI’s journey into the way of guitar |
| 9 | Halfway, and beyondTOMO-ZO |  play_arrow | The guitarist of the rocking Gacharic Spin is thriving. |
| 10 | Time lagmari |  play_arrow | A highly addictive girls’ punk track |
| 11 | CharonShioda Mizuki |  play_arrow | Sonic-influenced guitar phrases are captivating |
| 12 | You and the summer music festivalMiyazaki Asako |  play_arrow | Guitar girl Asako Miyazaki, adorable and captivating |
| 13 | Sea and Bouquetā-chan |  play_arrow | Guitarist of a shoegaze rock band |
| 14 | 99.974℃Kidamotifo |  play_arrow | tricot's original rock sound |
| 15 | I’m sadSuzuki Yoko |  | Yoko Suzuki: Innovative Music with ZELDA |
| 16 | N.E.O.Kana |  play_arrow | CHAI creates a unique sound that fuses a wide range of genres. |
| 17 | The Two of Us in SecretGoto Mariko |  play_arrow | Piano Legend Punk by a Uniformed Schoolgirl |
| 18 | At this point / After all this time / Now (when it’s too late)Tsuno Maesaki |  play_arrow | Masa Tsuno, guitarist of Akai Ko-en |
| 19 | Fuzzy Naveltsumugigoro |  play_arrow | Conton Candy’s ingenious melt-pop |
| 20 | Make up your mind!ruminasu |  play_arrow | Sabishisuta is a rapidly growing girls' band. |
| 21 | avocadoUshimaru Arisa |  play_arrow | A song about breaking up after throwing an avocado during a fight with my lover |
| 22 | Telecaster StripeShizuku |  play_arrow | Musical characteristics and appeal of Polkadot Stingray |
| 23 | Cherry BombYoshida Sumire |  play_arrow | A cute music group made up of reader models |
| 24 | GliderKitazawa Yūho |  play_arrow | A stunning girl duo in guitar pop is rapidly rising |
| 25 | UkifuneAkko |  play_arrow | Hefty guitar rock influenced by Blankey (Jet City). |
| 26 | Raitei (Thunderbolt)hazuki |  play_arrow | The Rise and Allure of Metal Guitarist Hazuki |
| 27 | machineYū |  play_arrow | GO!GO!7188 guitar new band sense of speed |
| 28 | Ultramarine DaysShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s legendary band |
| 29 | Beyond this speedmiyamoto natsuko |  play_arrow | Fusion of guitar rock and pop |
| 30 | SPICE!ASAKA |  play_arrow | ASAKA's hard rock performance |
| 31 | The Last RevengeYU-KI |  play_arrow | Technical twin-guitar player Yuki |
| 32 | summer festivalHarukawa Reiko |  play_arrow | The song that Whiteberry covered was originally their own. |
| 33 | Coelacanth Dancekiila |  play_arrow | A Japanese rock song with a highly addictive, unique vocal style |
| 34 | drop lidMion Ota |  play_arrow | A two-person guitar unit featuring the drummer from Gesu no Kiwami Otome |
| 35 | Day’s eyeMaiko |  play_arrow | Maiko, a 35-fret virtuoso, shines in PARADOXX. |
| 36 | Eyes of DoubtAYUMI |  play_arrow | AYUMI, the guitarist of the metal band BRIDEAR |
| 37 | IrisKAOЯI |  play_arrow | Leader of PARADOXX from Tokyo |
| 38 | We AreToki |  play_arrow | Genius guitarist Toki has joined ALDIOUS. |
| 39 | Excuse me, I’ll be leaving first.Matsuri |  play_arrow | A festival-centered metalcore band |
| 40 | We’ll meet again…Ataka Miharu |  play_arrow | Miharu Ataka, conveying the charm of guitar music |
| 41 | Invincible VenusMoriwaka Kaori |  play_arrow | Kaori Moriwaka of GO-BANG’S, pioneer of punk rock |
| 42 | summer festivalInatsuki Aya |  play_arrow | The musical life of Aya Inatsuki, guitarist of Whiteberry |
| 43 | P.S. I LOVE YOUSuzuki Takako |  play_arrow | Takako Suzuki, a female hard rock guitarist |
| 44 | Still BurningMOE |  play_arrow | Twin guitars of power metal × moe |
| 45 | Goodbye, LiarChiharu |  play_arrow | nolala, a twin-vocal female band from Kyoto |
| 46 | SWEETMisaki |  play_arrow | Misaki is the vocalist of a melodic punk band. |
| 47 | papapanozo |  play_arrow | The band is characterized by powerful guitar rock music. |
| 48 | welcome to nightSasakawa Maika |  play_arrow | A high-quality-sound girls' band with a bass-and-vocals lineup |
| 49 | DOUNARUNO!?Misaki |  play_arrow | A high-octane, fast-paced melodic hardcore song |
| 50 | Sunny-side upYaginuma Kana |  play_arrow | Combining distinctive cutting-style guitar with pop sensibilities |
| 51 | Cassette Tape and Utility KnifeIjuin Kaori |  play_arrow | Socially conscious lyrics of a female guitar rock band |
| 52 | Shangri-LaHashimoto Eriko |  play_arrow | Former CHAMON member, multitalented musician |
| 53 | At least for today.Ueno Hane Arane |  play_arrow | A three-member girls' rock band from Kansai |
| 54 | GIRLYuko |  play_arrow | The musical style and activities of the Okinawa-born band FLiP |
| 55 | Super Groupnaoko |  play_arrow | The veteran’s music is powerful and easy to listen to. |