Classic Japanese rock songs recommended for women

TemptationGLAY

GLAY / Temptation

GLAY is a band that has successfully held live shows drawing hundreds of thousands of people.

They have many signature songs, including ballads, but if we had to pick a true classic, it would be “Yuuwaku” (“Temptation”).

It’s a cool rock number that put GLAY’s name on the map.

Why not try going to one of their concerts at least once?

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc en Ciel – Honey (live)

As a bewitching visual kei band, L’Arc~en~Ciel is drawing a lot of attention for their captivating live performances.

They always embody the word “glamorous,” and it seems their fanbase isn’t just women—male fans are rapidly increasing as well.

Truly cool people are cool no matter what.

The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS

The Hottest Summer in the World / Super Loose Socks (PRINCESS PRINCESS Cover)

They were a trailblazing all-girl band.

Every song they released in the ’90s was a hit, sparking a Puri-Puri craze across Japan and propelling them into a major act.

Their music delicately captures emotions and vivid scenes that resonate deeply—perspectives only women might fully grasp.

Their presence still lingers in our hearts today.

Ladies, please give them a listen at least once.

Pure AsiaPUFFY

PUFFY – True Asia

PUFFY is a female duo that’s hugely popular with both girls and boys.

They’ve continued their activities since their debut without changing their character image, even as they’ve gotten older, so perhaps their fan base hasn’t changed either.

That might be the very reason for their enduring popularity.

Transistor radioRC sakuseshon

Transistor Radio / RC Succession / Kiyoshiro Imawano

The original “visual” band born of the Showa era might well have been them.

Kiyoshiro Imawano’s outlandish fashion was always a hot topic and drew a lot of attention.

Since there weren’t really any other bands like that at the time, it was quite a shock.

Thanks to that, I think we have today’s visual-kei bands.

If he were still with us, I’d have loved to see him singing again in his eccentric outfits.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

Some people might say SEKAI NO OWARI is fantastical and lacks a sense of reality, but I think you can catch glimpses of very real and profound lyrics in their work.

Is the line between reality and fantasy razor-thin? Maybe it surprisingly is.

Samurai HeartSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”

SPYAIR is a high-profile band that’s always in the spotlight, known for their anime theme songs.

Their music is upbeat and passionate, and it has the power to bring out the charm that elevates an anime’s story even more.

It’s easy to listen to, so it’s great for women too.