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!
Playlist
| Love at first sight with a bass girl! The female bassist of a popular band | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Crescent Moon SunsetKusakari Manami (Sakanaction) |  play_arrow | From classical to low frequencies, the path of the bass |
| 2east | DepartureTOMOMI（SCANDAL） |  play_arrow | The musical activities and influence of SCANDAL’s bassist TOMOMI |
| 3east | Japanese rice is the best in the world.junko（uchikubi gokumon doukoukai） |  play_arrow | Junko, a natural bassist thriving at sixty (kanreki) |
| 4east | Telecastic fake show345 (Rin to shite Shigure) |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Miyoko Nakamura, the bassist of Ling Tosite Sigure |
| 5east | Don’t Let Me DownF choppā KOGA (Gacharic Spin) |  play_arrow | Introduction to KOGA, the bassist of Gacharic Spin |
| 6east | Stairway GenerationSekine Shiori (Base Ball Bear) |  play_arrow | Shiori Sekine’s bass playing and activities |
| 7east | REAL EXISTENCEMISA（BAND-MAID） |  play_arrow | MISA’s bass playing in BAND-MAID is amazing. |
| 8east | peepholeFujimoto Hikari (Akai Kouen) |  play_arrow | The bass playing techniques of Hikari Fujimoto from Akai Ko-en |
| 9east | Love poemFujiwara Misaki (soko ni naru) |  play_arrow | The appeal of Misaki Fujiwara, the bassist of the three-piece band |
| 10east | Best RideHISAYO（a flood of circle） |  play_arrow | Introduction of HISAYO, the bassist of a flood of circle |
| 11east | avocadogokkin (Yonige) |  play_arrow | The achievements of Gokkin, the bassist of yonige |
| 12east | Horoscopeyama moto hikaru (YOASOBI) |  play_arrow | Hikaru Yamamoto is a bassist and solo artist. |
| 13east | Chasing The Moonwakazaemon (East Of Eden) |  play_arrow | Wakazaemon is the bassist of a rock band. |
| 14east | POOLHiromi Hirohiro (tricot) |  play_arrow | tricot is a math rock band |
| 15east | Beautifulkurimoto hiroko (kegawa no marīzu) |  play_arrow | Activities of Hiromi Kurimoto, bassist of毛皮のマリーズ |
| 16east | That’s Fantastic!Fumi (POLISICS) |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Fumi, the bassist of POLYSICS |
| 17east | RealTOKIE（hea、ex.RIZE） |  play_arrow | TOKIE, a female bassist with flexibility and a meticulous commitment |
| 18east | HeroKIYOSHI |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi, a female bassist with versatile musical expression |
| 19east | Gather round! Party people!Aribobo (Yabai T-Shirts Yasan) |  play_arrow | Aribobo Shibata, the bassist of Yabai T-Shirts Yasan |
| 20east | Eternal GirlMIYA（ZAZEN BOYS） |  play_arrow | The fateful circumstances by which MIYA joined ZAZEN BOYS |
| 21east | Taiwan FortuneAsahi Kyanako (Bakkudoroppu Shinderera) |  play_arrow | Asahi Kanako, the bassist of Backdrop Cinderella |
| 22east | comic jugMARCH（Scars Borough） |  play_arrow | Introduction of MARCH, the bassist of Scars Borough |
| 23east | Welcome to nightShibuya Masako (MAMADRIVE) |  play_arrow | Shibuyamasako expresses love and madness through vocal bass |
| 24east | GliderIshiwata Makiko (the peggies) |  play_arrow | Makiko Ishiwata is the bassist of the peggies. |
| 25east | DreamerFurukawa Miki (SUPERCAR) |  play_arrow | Formerly of SUPERCAR, currently active with LAMA |
| 26east | Cherry BombYamauchi Aina (Silent Siren) |  play_arrow | Silent Siren is a girls' band mainly composed of reader models. |
| 27east | abyssrin -Lin- |  play_arrow | Rin is a bass guitarist who is pursuing a solo career worldwide. |
| 28east | HighlightMiyamoto Natsuko (MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS) |  play_arrow | MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS |
| 29east | Tomorrow as wellMatsuoka Aya (SHISHAMO) |  play_arrow | SHISHAMO was formed by three high school girls. |
| 30east | dye it whiteMiyoshi Haruna (HaKU) |  play_arrow | HaKU bassist. Accurately plays complex bass lines. |
| 31east | LET IT DIE（OAO）Nakajima Aiko (VELTPUNCH) |  play_arrow | Aiko Nakajima handles bass and vocals |
| 32east | Limit Lovers 2015Senba Satomi (SHOW-YA) |  play_arrow | SHOW-YA are pioneers of women's hard rock. |
| 33east | I want to burn out.Emanyueru Kominato (Kinoko Hoteru) |  play_arrow | Kinoco Hotel unfolds complex music |
| 34east | endlessFujisaki Yuu (Negoto) |  play_arrow | Leader in charge of bass and chorus for Negoto |
| 35east | dilemmaGotō Yōko (Ecosystem) |  play_arrow | Former bassist, disbanded due to her illness. |
| 36east | If you’re up for itFukuoka Akiko (Chattomonchī) |  play_arrow | Akiko Fukuoka begins solo activities in Tokushima |
| 37east | MWatanabe Atsuko (PRINCESS PRINCESS) |  play_arrow | The female bassist of PRINCESS PRINCESS |
| 38east | Cassette Tape and Utility KnifeNaomitsu Yasufuku (Milky Way) |  play_arrow | The universal message of classic rock |
| 39east | UkifuneAkko (GO!GO!7188) |  play_arrow | Current activities of Akko from GO!GO!7188 |
| 40east | mermaidHayashi Tazusa (SCARLET) |  play_arrow | A bassist is active as a support bass DJ. |
| 41east | selfishnon (arusteiku) |  play_arrow | Arstake, Non-san’s bass technique |
| 42east | BlazeAya (WHITE ASH) |  play_arrow | Breakup of a new band formed by WHITE ASH members |
| 43east | Bug lifeNaNa Enokido (Reptile) |  play_arrow | Loud rock, a 5-string bass, and manly, spirited playing |
| 44east | papapauemaya (ex. zekkei kujira) |  play_arrow | Uemaya is a bass player and is versatile. |
| 45east | GIRLSayaka（FLiP） |  play_arrow | Sayaka, the bassist of the Osaka all-female rock band FLiP |
| 46east | A Single PetalNOHANA (Sutereoponī) |  play_arrow | A band that debuted in 2008 and disbanded in 2012 |
| 47east | Super Groupatsuko (shonen naifu) |  play_arrow | A three-woman band is finding success overseas |
| 48east | Ningen Coatingyayoi (tsushimamire) |  play_arrow | A girls' three-piece band originating from Chiba University |
| 49east | AnimalsCharlottte Kemp Muhl |  play_arrow | A bassist who performs as a duo with Sean Lennon |
| 50east | I willSHIZUKA（Chelsy） |  play_arrow | Chelsy is a three-piece girls' band formed in 2012. |
| 51east | Secret Base ~What You Gave Me~MAIKO（ZONE） |  play_arrow | ZONE debuted in 2001 and ended their activities in 2013. |
| 52east | summer festivalHasegawa Yukari (Whiteberry) |  play_arrow | A group of elementary school girls in Kitami City |
| 53east | P.S. I Love YouIshida Miki (PINK SAPPHIRE) |  play_arrow | Their debut song became a hit as a TV drama theme |
| 54east | Fuzzy NavelFūka (Conton Candy) |  play_arrow | Conton Candy bassist Fūka, thriving as a twin |
| 55east | Come see me, I NEED YOU!Misa Yajima (GO-BANG’S) |  play_arrow | GO-BANG’S hits and their revival |