Love at first sight with a bass girl! The female bassist of a popular band
There are actually a lot of women who play bass in rock bands—like TOMOMI (SCANDAL), 345 (Ling tosite sigure), Hiromi Hirohiro (tricot), F Chopper KOGA (Gacharic Spin), junko (Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai), and many more! So in this article, we’re going to introduce a whole lineup of female bassists active on the Japanese music scene.
If you’re thinking about starting bass, this might be your chance to find someone to look up to.
Let’s dive right in!
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Love at first sight with a bass girl! Popular bands’ female bassists (ages 31–40)
If you’re up for itFukuoka Akiko (Chattomonchī)
Akiko Fukuoka, known as the bassist of Chatmonchy.
After the band disbanded in 2018, she moved to Tokushima, where she has been running an event space and providing songs.
In today’s online world, your base of activity can be anywhere, and choosing a place where you feel comfortable is truly wonderful.
In 2023, she began a new chapter as a solo artist.
We can’t take our eyes off her as she embarks on activities that go beyond being just a bassist and begins expressing her own music.
MWatanabe Atsuko (PRINCESS PRINCESS)
PRINCESS PRINCESS was popular during the first girls’ band boom.
Atsuko Watanabe, who supported the dawn of female bassists as the band’s bassist, also serves as the principal of a music vocational school and is dedicated to educating the next generation.
Alongside her work in education, she continues to perform as an active bassist.
It’s said that the band’s reunion was sparked by her reaching out, which feels like a lovely episode that reflects the behind-the-scenes initiative characteristic of a bassist.
Cassette Tape and Utility KnifeNaomitsu Yasufuku (Milky Way)
While it’s a classic Japanese rock tune with a sparkling, standout bass, it’s also shaped into a distinctive song that carries a universal message.
Despite the very cute name “Milkyway,” the intensity creates a great contrast.
UkifuneAkko (GO!GO!7188)
GO!GO!7188, the three-piece rock band that sadly broke up in 2012.
In that band, Akko handled bass and lead vocals, as well as writing lyrics.
Her throbbing bass lines and bold vocals are so cool.
She lives in Kagoshima and is still active in music, and after becoming a mother, she also started creating spaces for children who don’t attend school.
We’re excited to see what Akko, who says forming a band gave her a place where she belonged, will do next.
mermaidHayashi Tazusa (SCARLET)
A bassist who has been a member of bands such as SCARET, THE GIRL, and HINTO.
She is currently active as a support bassist and DJ as well.
She used to be known for her bass playing with long hair flying as she performed.
These days, she often has short hair.
She’s a bassist with a charming smile.
Love at first sight with a bass girl! Female bassists (41–50) from popular bands
selfishnon (arusteiku)
Arstake is a three-piece band that released their first album, “A,” in March 2022.
Non is a highly recommended female bassist whose subtle, song-serving phrases are irresistible.
Her moderately active bass lines feel so good.
In particular, the oblique passages in the higher register of the bass that you can hear toward the end of “Wagamama” are a highlight.
Bass tends to draw attention for its low end, but she reminds you of the charm of the bass’s gentle highs.
BlazeAya (WHITE ASH)
WHITE ASH was a four-piece band, and Aya delivered a bass sound full of stability and groove.
Although WHITE ASH disbanded in March 2017, vocalist-guitarist Nobita and bassist Aya went on to form a new band, THE LITTLE BLACK.
Many fans were excited to hear that sound again, but the unit also disbanded in January 2024.
Even after the band breakups, Aya has declared she will continue playing bass and is currently serving as a support bassist for FINLANDS.