You’re sure to find your next favorite! A master selection of Japanese all-girl bands

RUNKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [RUN] Music Video

As a live tune that puts a sense of speed and determination front and center, this track released by Kaneyori Masaru in August 2025 stands out.

The lyrics, which sing of the resolve to move forward while living in the present despite the struggle, are striking, and they convey the protagonist’s emotions—where restless urgency and hope intersect—with unfiltered clarity.

The simple yet powerful arrangement, characteristic of a three-piece band, is structured with an eye toward creating a sense of unity at live shows, and it’s also noteworthy that the members themselves were deeply involved in the video production, crafting props and even using their own personal items.

Having been performed at the Kanagawa show that marked the first day of their “roadmap to their first hall one-man” tour, it’s a song you’ll want to hear while envisioning the band’s growth and their sprint toward a new stage.

Highly recommended when you want to fire yourself up or need a push on your back.

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song

The Morinaga Seika “in Jelly” commercial tie-in song released in September 2025 is a cheer anthem for high school students dedicated to their club activities.

This track is an up-tempo tune that blends a sense of speed with freshness, and during the commercial shoot—where Sabishista actually visited high schools across Japan—it was powerful enough to move students to tears.

It captures the daily grind of persevering with hidden aspirations and the courage to take a step forward by believing in your own potential.

The lyrics convey an awakening to the talent that everyone possesses, and Nachi herself has said, “Everyone truly has it.” The song is a pre-release single from the album “Takaga Punk Rock!” coming out in October 2025.

It’s recommended as a song that stands by you in the days you strive toward club activities and goals, and as a track that gives you a push when you feel like giving up.

summer festivalWhiteberry

summer festival

A summer festival night spent with the person you like, dressed in a yukata.

You enjoyed goldfish scooping and cotton candy, yet felt the frustration of not being able to confess your feelings as you watched sparklers burn out.

Depicting a bittersweet youth anyone can relate to, this work is the third single by Whiteberry, released in August 2000.

Their reinterpretation of JITTERIN’JINN’s classic became a cover hit, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon charts and achieving an astonishing 630,000 sales.

It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fushigi na Hanashi” and earned them an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a quintessential summer number that touches the heart—perfect for dusk as summer draws to a close, or for reminiscing about your youth with friends.

DESTINYnegoto

Negoto – DESTINY [Official Music Video]

The single released in June 2015, used as the ending theme for the TV anime Gintama°, is a track that epitomizes Negoto’s musical style.

Its synth sound rides on a groovy rhythm, complemented by Sachiko Aoyama’s transparent, airy vocals that resonate pleasantly.

Centered on the grand theme of fate, the lyrics portray a protagonist who, though uncertain, strives to move forward—something many listeners will relate to.

The keyword repeated in the chorus sticks in your head, giving the song an addictive quality that makes you want to play it again and again.

The track was later included on the album ETERNALBEAT and is known as a signature song from the period when Negoto fused danceable elements with their band sound.

It’s an emotional pop tune that combines a sense of speed with refreshing exhilaration.

The Night Before Goodbyeyayuyo

Yayuyo “The Eve of Goodbye” MV

A love song playing from an earphone with the left side silent, the wavering feelings of a protagonist facing farewell at an evening station.

It’s rare to find a song that captures the bittersweetness residing in such small, everyday moments so vividly.

Written by Riko, the vocalist of Yayuyo, as the first song she ever composed, it was released as a single in December 2019 and was later included on the following year’s mini-album “Yayuyo.” After surpassing one million views on YouTube, this track quickly spread the band’s name far and wide.

While it sketches the premonition of parting over a buoyant rhythm, it also subtly reveals the protagonist’s strength as they try to look ahead.

With its driving guitar-rock energy and approachable melody, it’s a song I especially want those who are hurting from heartbreak yet determined to move forward to hear.

communicationakai kouen

Akaikoen – Communication

This song portrays the courage to accept your changing self and take a step toward the future.

It was included on the single “Imasara / Kōshin / Sayonara wa Iwanai,” released in July 2013 when Akai Ko-en announced their return to activity, and was later featured on their first album, “Kōen Debut.” Yosaki Tsuno said that the melody and lyrics came to her naturally while driving to Fukuoka, and the lyrics—like a dialogue between her past self and present self—gently resonate with listeners.

It also drew attention as a tie-in for the TOYOTA × STUDIO4°C animation project “PES NEXT GENERATION,” premiering at the JAPAN EXPO in Paris.

It’s a song that gives you a push when you want to face forward even as you feel bewildered by change.

START DASH★rasonburu

La Sonble “START DASH★” (Music Video)

Rassemble is a girls’ rock band with an average age in the early 20s, delivering unadorned feelings through a straight-ahead rock sound.

Created to mark their first anniversary, this track is an uplifting anthem that shines a light on listeners’ hearts, carrying a warm yet powerful message from guitarist-vocalist Sora: “We won’t leave anyone behind.

Let’s start running together.” The lyrics begin by revealing a gentle sense of anxiety, then transform into a resolve to step into the future with friends—an honest reflection of the band’s true self.

Released as their fourth digital single in April 2025, the song features meticulous arpeggios, a counter-melody guitar, and an exhilarating 8-beat ensemble.

It’s a perfect pick to try on a culture festival or school festival stage when you want to share positive energy with the crowd.