Classic Japanese rock songs recommended for women

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.

Easy RiderUNICORN

Tamio Okuda “Easy★Rider” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Even as they grow older, Unicorn continues to captivate fans with their free-spirited music.

I think their sound embodies the charm of liberated adulthood—where a touch of looseness is actually cool.

They have many male fans, but I’m sure there are plenty of female Tamio fans as well.

They’re the kind of adults we admire, aren’t they?