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[2026] Breakout Inevitable! Japanese Bands to Watch Now

In recent years, the spread of new music sparked by social media has accelerated, and more artists are breaking out rapidly thanks to internet popularity, making trends in the music scene shift faster than ever.

New-generation bands that go beyond conventional norms are steadily making their mark.

The songs these bands weave with their unique sensibilities vividly capture the spirit of the times and are sure to lead Japan’s band scene going forward.

That’s exactly why now is the time to get to know these Japanese bands on the verge of a breakthrough—here are our top picks you shouldn’t miss!

[2026] Breakout Guaranteed! Japanese Bands to Watch (41–50)

lost and foundmillennium parade

ꉈꀧ꒒꒒ꁄꍈꍈꀧ꒦ꉈ ꉣꅔꎡꅔꁕꁄ “lost and found”
lost and foundmillennium parade

Millennium Parade is a project mainly led by Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu.

Because it’s composed with an eye toward overseas audiences, compared to King Gnu it focuses more on sound than vocals.

While that can make it feel complex and a bit hard to approach at first, many of the tracks are like dried squid— the more you listen, the more their appeal reveals itself.

Itō Yūta
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In conclusion

In today’s Japanese music scene, new-generation bands with a wide variety of musical styles are emerging one after another.

By tuning in to band music like this, you’ll surely encounter new musical experiences.

We can’t take our eyes off their future activities!