Japanese girl bands: recommended popular bands
Even within Japan’s music scene, many all-girl bands are drawing a lot of attention.
From cute charm and beauty to delicate tenderness and powerful coolness, these bands have a wide range of appeal—so it’s no surprise many people have recently become fans.
In this article, we’ve researched some of the most talked-about Japanese all-girl bands!
Whether you’ve just gotten into girl bands or you’re a music fan looking for something new, this lineup is for you.
We’ve picked bands from a wide spectrum, so be sure to find your new favorite all-girl band.
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Japanese girl bands. Recommended popular bands (71–80)
GET A CHANCENORMA JEAN
NORMA JEAN is a band that debuted in 1990.
They appeared on the popular audition TV show at the time, “Ika-ten,” and became the Ika-ten King.
TOKIE, the bassist of LOSALIOS, also appeared in the first Ika-ten as a member of NORMA JEAN.
P.S. I Love YouPINK SAPPHIRE
PINK SAPPHIRE is a four-member rock band formed in 1988.
They gained popularity through the then-popular audition TV show “Ika-ten,” and quickly became a sensation at the time, even being chosen to perform a TV drama theme song right off the bat.
Beyond the TearsSTEREOPONY
You can’t leave out the three-piece band Stereopony when talking about Japanese girl bands.
Their song “Namida no Mukou” was used as the second opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam 00 – 2nd Season, and it achieved an unprecedented feat for a Heisei-born girl band by reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
AIMI’s powerful vocals and their rock sound still sound cool today! They also have many familiar tracks, so be sure to check them out!
Stand by Methe peggies
the peggies are a three-piece band formed in 2011 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
The group consists of three members: vocalist/guitarist and songwriter Yuho Kitazawa, bassist Makiko Ishiwata, and drummer Miku Onuki.
Their appeal lies in literary lyrics and a hybrid sound that’s both hard-hitting yet cute and danceable.
At times they carry a slightly fragile mood, which might really resonate with fans of Chatmonchy.
They’ve also had many anime tie-ins since their major-label debut.
Definitely one to watch!
The girl knows.sakura sakura
In the late 1980s, the five-piece band Sakura Sakura from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, burst onto the scene as a girls’ rock band that added vivid color to the music landscape of the time.
While rooted in rock, their hallmark sound skillfully blended the accessibility of pop and J-pop.
In 1991, they made their major-label debut with the single “Onna no Ko wa Shitteiru” (“Girls Know Everything”), which became widely loved as one of the band’s signature songs.
That same year they released the album “Girls Know Everything,” followed by “Sweet Emotion” in 1992, reflecting their energetic pace of activity.
Notably, even before their debut, they received the Junior Silver Prize at the Yamaha Popular Song Contest in September 1986, an early recognition of their talent.
The vocalist, Misae Takamatsu, also performed a popular anime’s ending theme, showcasing her voice as a solo artist.
Their lyrics, which resonated with women of the time, and their powerful performances still brim with fresh appeal today.
If you want to experience the distinctive brilliance of 1990s girls’ bands, this is a group you should definitely check out.
Monkey Monkey / Control TowerBoys Boys
Boys Boys is truly a legendary presence that blazed the trail for Japanese women’s punk.
Formed around 1978, they vanished from the scene after releasing just one single, but their sound is straight-up, Ramones-style rock ’n’ roll! Hear Kummy’s unadorned vocals and the raw, piercing guitar, and many of you will surely be reminded of that primal urge—“I don’t want to be bound by anything!” The sight of the members writing and playing their own songs had a huge influence on the bands that followed.
As you listen to this razor-sharp sound, feel the heat of the very moment Japanese girls’ punk was born!
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Paranoid void, a three-piece band formed in Osaka in 2013, has been gaining attention for their instrumental sound that makes full use of odd meters and polyrhythms.
Their appeal lies in floating, atmospheric guitar tones and ever-shifting rhythmic phrases, with the performances of Mipow, Meguri, and Yu-ki combining exquisitely.
They debuted in 2016 with the mini-album “POP MUSIC,” and have released striking works such as the albums “Literary Math” and “travels in my universe.” In 2019, they performed on the “ROOKIE A GO-GO” stage at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’19, earning high praise for their ability.
Meticulously constructed compositions and exceptional musicianship make them a perfect fit for listeners who enjoy complex rhythm patterns and inventive sounds.