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 (131–140)
LAYTHE CREAMS
THE CREAMS is an underground girls’ band from Osaka.
Their music blends genres like post-punk, no wave, and garage disco, and their charmingly rough-around-the-edges playing creates a strangely comforting vibe.
COLDSWEATTHE NEWS
Formed in 1985, THE NEWS is a Japanese three-piece girls’ rock band known for their solid, hard-hitting rock sound and songs woven with social messages.
They gained attention after appearing on the TBS music program “Ika-ten” in 1989, and have maintained a unique style in which each member both plays an instrument and handles vocals.
From 1987 to 2006, they performed without fail at the rock festival hosted by Yuya Uchida, and as pioneers among all-female bands, their uncompromising stance has captivated many fans.
With its powerful sound and commitment to raising social issues, THE NEWS’s music is perfect for listeners seeking universal messages.
woo hooThe 5.6.7.8’s
The 5.6.7.8’s is a band formed in 1986.
They had already performed many shows overseas, but their appearance in a scene from the film Kill Bill boosted their popularity abroad even further.
I stop caringyonige
yonige is a two-piece band from Neyagawa, Osaka, formed in 2013.
The members are Arisa Ushimaru on vocals and guitar, and Gokkin on bass and backing vocals.
When they first formed, they had a drummer and were a three-piece.
Their music video for Avocado drew attention, and they made their major-label debut in 2017.
Many of you may have heard Waraou, used in the au Santaro commercial series.
They have songs that make you want to relax and listen in your room, and others you’ll want to play while watching the scenery outside, with a stylish vibe as well.
Amid their easy-on-the-ears sound, the lyrics have a way of piercing the heart, and the dreamy atmosphere is wonderful too!
Miracle Lucky Girlsafriranpo
Afrirampo is a bassless two-piece band formed in 2002.
They were a central act of the Kansai Zero Generation that sparked a boom in the indie scene in the 2000s, and they made their major-label debut in 2005.
With outlandish fashion, thunderous guitars, and explosive drums, their sound is downright savage rock.
Spiral Danceindo neko
Formed in Tokyo in the late 1980s, Indoneko was a new wave band with a distinctive worldview.
Their three-woman lineup crafted a unique sound that incorporated psychedelic elements, energizing the indie scene.
After appearing on the popular TV program “Ika-ten” in 1989, they made their major-label debut.
With fierce guitar and bass paired with laid-back vocals, their singular musicality won over dedicated music fans.
They released the albums “Mercurius” and “The Soil of Lemnos,” drawing attention for their mystical worldview and experimental approach, but sadly disbanded in 1991.
A must-listen for music lovers seeking alternative sounds.
Our Seasonsayonara poniiteeru
A song by Sayonara Ponytail, who built a fanbase online and through their indie label before debuting with Epic Records Japan in 2011.
The music video, directed by Dempagumi.inc’s Nemu Yumemi, also drew attention for featuring Aoi Morikawa, whose popularity has been surging recently.