Reunion wanted: the legendary band that disbanded to much regret

Bands are no exception to the rule that everything with a beginning must come to an end.

This time, we’re featuring Japanese bands that, sadly, have disbanded.

It’s a playlist packed with groups you’ll definitely want to hear—from timeless songs that colored our youth to that popular band rumored to reunite.

Playlist

Reunion wanted: the legendary band that disbanded to much regret
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	LuckySUPERCAR		Supercar: two geniuses produced numerous masterpieces
2	I Laugh YouChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy: popular band with major influence
3	The Light That Is YouGARNET CROW		GARNET CROW is a popular J-pop band.
4	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS legendary rock band
5	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Hoping for JUDY AND MARY to reunite
6	Saturday NightBLANKEY JET CITY		The cool, gritty Japanese band, BLANKEY JET CITY
7	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Janne Da Arc, captivating with technique and emotion
8	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		SIAM SHADE sweeps the music scene with their unique sound
9	The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
10	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		A three-piece rock band from Osaka. Big breakthrough in the spring.
11	slip of the lipFACT		The unique sound and popularity of the post-hardcore band FACT
12	Rhapsody of the Autumn WindRaphael		Raphael is a visual kei band that incorporates classical elements.
13	JAPANESE GIRLBEAT CRUSADERS		A pop and unique rock band, BEAT CRUSADERS
14	ALKALOIDLaputa		History of visual kei rock bands
15	Love SongGO!GO!7188		The music and trajectory of GO!GO!7188
16	Absolute relationshipakai kouen		Akai Ko-en is characterized by its unique musicality.
17	mentally unstable personMioyamazaki		Mio Yamazaki is a rock band that originated in Tachikawa.
18	Oh My Darlin’Nakanomori BAND		Pop rock music and activities of Nakanomori BAND
19	PRIDEHIGH and MIGHTY COLOR		Okinawan rock band, disbanded in 2010
20	the endMix Speaker’s,Inc.		Mix Speaker’s, Inc.’s fantasy-style musicality and activities
21	B BLUEBOØWY		BOΦWY is a band of two major musicians.
22	Carry me on your songTokyo Shōnen		Tokyo Shonen, the legendary video work produced by Shunji Iwai
23	It is hollow.yurayura teikoku		The breakup of Yura Yura Teikoku is a huge loss for the music world.
24	Still for your loverumania montevideo		Romanian Montevideo's musical heritage
25	Goodbye, Humanitytama		Tama is an unconventional band with a unique worldview.
26	If you were to cryGOING STEADY		The achievements of Kazunobu Mineta, the vocalist of Ging Nang Boyz
27	CAMERA! CAMERA! CAMERA!Flipper’s Guitar		Hoping for a Flipper's Guitar reunion
28	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course disbanded in 1989, and Kazumasa Oda has been active as a solo artist.
29	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		Even after The Checkers disbanded, there remain strong calls for a reunion.
30	powder snowCURIO		From CURIO's arrest to their re-major debut and breakup
31	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess hiatus
32	Riding a bicycleModan Choki Chokizu		An addictive song by Modern Chokichokies
33	Island SongTHE BOOM		THE BOOM: An Unconventional Band That Started from Hokoten
34	summer festivalWhiteberry		Whiteberry made waves as middle schoolers, disbanded when they went to college.
35	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		I wish for the revival of the girls' band ZONE
36	Dancing Hell -can’t help fallin’-Taiheiyō Shiranui Gakudan		The Disbandment and Appeal of the Pacific Shiranui Orchestra
37	Julybloodthirsty butchers		bloodthirsty butchers hiatus
38	I BELIEVECAMPAKEX		A band influenced by BOØWY, disbanded in 2007
39	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		Hope for a reevaluation of Daijiman Brothers’ classic songs