You’re sure to find your next favorite! A master selection of Japanese all-girl bands
A Japanese all-girl band active across diverse genres like rock, pop, and metal.
Their songs, born from a unique sensibility and overwhelming expressive power, capture the hearts of countless listeners.
From driving, fast-paced sounds propelled by powerful guitar riffs to a range of vocal styles, and lyrics penned in down-to-earth words that anyone can relate to.
With a distinctly female perspective and a free-spirited musicality, they’ve energized Japan’s music scene.
In this article, we’ve picked out standout tracks from these Japanese girl bands—carefully curated gems that both first-time listeners and longtime fans can enjoy.
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You'll definitely find a band to stan! A selection of masterpieces from Japanese girls' bands (21–30)
I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece girls’ band formed in 2010.
This song was included on their debut album, released in 2013.
It’s a track that leaves a strong impression with its fast-paced performance and cleverly crafted, intriguing melodies.
Greasenoodles
noodles is a three-piece band formed in 1991.
This work features songs sung entirely in English, with a quality that could easily pass for a Western alternative band.
The chorus is emotional and leaves a strong impression.
They are actively performing overseas.
You’re sure to find your new favorite! A curated selection of masterpieces from Japanese girls’ bands (31–40)
I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru
With a thrilling intro bassline and a nostalgic Hammond organ, the melody evokes 1960s Group Sounds.
The female vocalist’s military look also has a full-on ’60s vibe.
This track appears on the 2010 album Kurada Shi Kinoko.
REVIVESoftball
SOFTBALL is a skilled girls’ band that made their indie debut with a mini-album in 1999 and, with the full album released the same year, also achieved their U.S.
debut.
“REVIVE” is a track included on their 2001 album of the same title.
It’s punk/garage rock with a youthful, high-energy sound.
MFNCibo Matto
Cibo Matto is an artist whose main activities were overseas, and the impression their music gives doesn’t feel like typical Japanese pop.
This track is from their 2014 album Hotel Valentine.
It’s sung entirely in English and features a mixed sound that incorporates rap.
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī
Chatmonchy is a three-piece band formed in 2000.
This work is a song included on their 2007 album “Seimeiryoku” (Vitality).
Their alternative sensibility is so refined that you could even call them a Western-style band.
They announced the end of their activities as of July 2018.
The island of constant laughtermesukarin doraivu
Mescaline Drive (MESCALINE DRIVE) was formed in 1984.
Warai-ppanashi no Shima (The Island of Endless Laughter) was their first major-label single, released in 1989.
It’s a danceable track with an interesting arrangement.
Although it came out in the midst of the band boom at the time, they stood apart from that trend.