Classic Japanese rock songs recommended for women

Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.

and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.

HEVENFukuyama Masaharu

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Masaharu Fukuyama, known for showcasing his wonderful voice mainly through adult ballads, also looks cool when performing slightly harder rock numbers, which further enhances his appeal.

His songs—adult and sexy—will continue to captivate both women and men.

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Hitsujibungaku – Koe (Official Music Video) [Theme song for the Monday 9 PM drama '119 Emergency Call']

Moeka Shiozuka captivates many listeners with her delicate yet powerful vocals and literary lyricism.

As the vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku, she writes and composes all of the band’s songs.

They made their CD debut with an EP in 2017 and went major in 2020.

Their distinctive sound, which incorporates elements of shoegaze and indie pop, has earned fervent support, especially among younger audiences.

In 2022, their album “our hope” won the Grand Prize at the 15th CD Shop Awards 2023.

At FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2023, they set a remarkable attendance record on the GREEN STAGE, proving their prowess.

Highly recommended for music fans drawn to intelligent, lyrical songwriting and a singular artistic worldview.

Catch the MomentLiSA

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LiSA, the new songstress of anime music, is hugely popular among women as well, and her vocal power has such impact that it truly captivates listeners’ hearts.

Her ability to fill arena concerts will no doubt bring out the full extent of her boundless charm.

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Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

Back Number often provides theme songs for TV dramas and films and is a band with a high level of name recognition.

They have created many songs centered on romance, garnering widespread empathy and support from a broad range of listeners.

In addition to the intrinsic appeal of their music, one of their strengths lies in vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s richly resonant lower-mid register and the familiar, catchy melodies that make you want to hum along.

They’re recommended even for those who don’t usually listen to rock bands, and they’re also a group that regular rock listeners should revisit.

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