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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.

You’re sure to find your new favorite! A curated selection of masterpieces from Japanese girls’ bands (31–40)

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.

Limit LoversSHOW-YA

SHOW-YA, whose powerful vocalist Keiko Terada helped define an era of all-girl bands.

This work was a single released in 1989.

Featuring a sound influenced by heavy metal, it broke through after being used in a commercial.

The song was later covered by His Excellency Demon Kogure.

I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru

Kino no Ko Hotel “I Want to Burn Out” PV Full – kinocohotel –
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.

Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video
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 — The Island of Endless Laughter
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.